Babe Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Both my door windows are leaking... Have put up with just the passenger window leaking for a while coz it wasn't me getting wet and it only used to happen when the car got washed. Now both windows are leaking even if its rains... getting fed up with polishing the doors every day. So where do I go to get em fixed? In the North West (St Helens/Wigan) or Hertfordshire (Hitchin). Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Is it because the motors in the doors are fubared or the seals have gone on the windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Is it because the motors in the doors are fubared or the seals have gone on the windows? The windows work fine... just me and my sprog keep getting wet. When I get in the car in the morning there's dribbles of water down the insides of the doors! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Have you checked the window seals when the door is closed, have they perished or are they ripped? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Have you checked the window seals when the door is closed, have they perished or are they ripped? They look alright to me... but hey, I'm blonde so what do I know! Just packing car up for the Friday night fight with the M6/M1 traffic - will check thread again tonight when I get to Hitchin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Could the seals have cracked because you leave your car out in the snow like your avatar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Headroom Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 They look alright to me... but hey, I'm blonde so what do I know! Just packing car up for the Friday night fight with the M6/M1 traffic - will check thread again tonight when I get to Hitchin. Nothing wrong with being blonde, I'm not blond but I am old . Sounds like your not getting a proper seal when the door is closed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 Could the seals have cracked because you leave your car out in the snow like your avatar? Could be! To much crap in my garage to get it in there! But they look fine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz6002 Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Could be! To much crap in my garage to get it in there! But they look fine... Maybe have a word with one of the breakers on here about getting some new rubber seals to go round the windows then, it shouldn't cost too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scooter Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 the windows may need adjusting up a little to make the seal........ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 the windows may need adjusting up a little to make the seal........ And / or adjusting inwards a bit at the top....theres a plastic adjuster and bolt at the bottom of the window mechanism Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Ah - you now have that true sports car feel! That's the problem with Jap stuff, it's just too well put together and doesn't give you the same authentic sports car feel. (cold, windows that don't demist, squeeks, rattles, lumpy, mandatory road side assistance cover, etc) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Vaseline. No really, put it round the edge of the glass, wipe the rubber seal clean, then shut the door to transfer vaseline to the seal. Where there is a gap in the marks, that's where your leaks are. If you have no vaseline, you can use butter or marg. (That advice is universal, btw.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobSheffield Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 If you have no vaseline, you can use butter or marg. (That advice is universal, btw.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Forgive me if im wrong, but doesnt Vaseline eat away at rubber? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Forgive me if im wrong, but doesnt Vaseline eat away at rubber? Indeed. Which is why it's best to use KYJelly or other non petroleum based lubricants when using a johnny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DamanC Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Really? And i always thought all these women were making it up when they said "im pregnant". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrickTT Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Get some new seals. Not sure how much door seals are from mr T, but I just got a front aerotop seal for £68 so i shouldn't think they are too dear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 I had the same problem with water getting past the seal and going inside the door. I have fitted all new seals which has solved the problem. I can supply all new OEM parts you need, let me know if you would like prices. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 [quote=Babe; but hey, I'm blonde so what do I know! At least your honest .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Indeed. Which is why it's best to use KYJelly or other non petroleum based lubricants when using a johnny. mmm. thats really useful info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blitz supra Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 [quote=Babe; When I get in the car in the morning there's dribbles down the insides of the doors! :innocent: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Babe Posted October 13, 2006 Author Share Posted October 13, 2006 And / or adjusting inwards a bit at the top....theres a plastic adjuster and bolt at the bottom of the window mechanism How do I do this... or rather, where do I go to get a man to do this for me LOL. Think this is most likely to be the problem as the passenger window did stop leaking for a week or so, but it came back when madam opened the window again... and no I can't stop her opening the window coz she gets car sick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ewen Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 How do I do this... or rather, where do I go to get a man to do this for me LOL. Think this is most likely to be the problem as the passenger window did stop leaking for a week or so, but it came back when madam opened the window again... and no I can't stop her opening the window coz she gets car sick! Hi Babe, it may be worth trying this before buying new seals, you never know. I dont know where you can get a man, maybe WSB2 can help you there:) Basically, door cards off, then adjusting one bolt at the bottom of the window carriage assembly to move the top of the window inwards toward the seal or outwards away from the seal. Maybe a member near you will volunteer his manliness. If you catch one, ask him to check if the window has 'dropped' slightly as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GirlRacer! Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 If you have no vaseline, you can use butter or marg. (That advice is universal, btw.) This place is great - I'm learning so much!!! Thanks guys! LOL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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