E30 Zone

Hi guys
I’ve had a major leak here that I can’t fix.
I’ve got new front hood seal and spent ages today adjusting the front and back windows and I still can’t get a water tight seal.
It’s as if the window need to come up higher in the front corners but I can’t get it with out it then fouling the rest of the seal.
Also looks like it could do with the window leaning into the seal more, as in more pressure pushing against the seal.
Is there something I’m missing?

Does this help?

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... ont_window

https://www.e30zone.net/e30wiki/index.p ... ar_windows

Ben

Hello,
No haha.
I’ve got Bentley manual.
I’ve spent ages messing around with the adjustments.
I be got it best I can get it, but still let’s water in.
I’ve resorted to building the corner up in layers of silicone.

If it is leaking at the top of the 'A' Pillar at the dealerships we used to pack out the seal at that front corner with some foam or neoprene cord cut to approx 5cm length and tapered, then split the seal from the hood and pack it out to create a droop for the water to drip off, then seal it with windscreen sealer. It requires a bit oof trial and error so the glass still clears when opening the door

The standard design allows water to run down on the top of the glass and capillary action draws it in, applying gummiphledge rubber care also helps stop it coming in.

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/114514885885 ... qrEALw_wcB

Great information thanks mate.
I have been doing a similar thing over the last couple of days but building this corner up in layers using a hybrid silicone. The rain keeps stopping me and I have to run out and close it all up before the stuff has dried.
It is slowly, slowing it down.
I’ve also been using builders packers to push the main seal out toward the window. It looks dog shite but the neoprene cord would be much better so thank you for that!
Yes been applying gummifpfpfpff for ages with no effect.