E30 convertible roof leaks

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BendoverE30
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Post Wed Jun 08, 2016 2:03 pm

Hi im new today to this site so hello to all.ive got an issue with roof leaks on my vert coming in at the corners could anyone advise me how to temp fix this or buy seals from at a cheaper rate than most people are charging thanka in advance.a˜‰
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Post Wed Jun 08, 2016 3:03 pm

Clean the rubbers with silicone spray.

Make sure that the windows are adjusted properly. Sometimes they actually go too high and this can cause leaks.

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Post Wed Jun 08, 2016 5:24 pm

What ben said, and welcome fellow vert driver :cool:
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Post Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:26 pm

what is the actual window height and how are they adjusted as i have just had all the seals replaced on my roof ..
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Post Thu Jun 09, 2016 10:57 pm

Wiki tells you how to ajust rear side windows and front is a torx behind the door card if this is a facelift,and im not sure if its a preface lift,i had to make my own on a pre facelift door,not hard to do tho :D
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Post Fri Jun 10, 2016 12:02 am

Picture the window rubber along the side edge of the roof as an upside down "L". The inside of the window should be snug along side the upright of the "L" and the top of the window should just touch the foot of the "L".

Hope that makes sense.

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