C3's near Chichester?

Roscobbc

Roscobbc

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Perhaps if one of the T tops is distorted but visually looks no different, consider marking-off the section of screen frame where it leaks and before replacing rubber seal apply a layer of cling film over the whole area. Loosely 'wrap' the rubber roof seal with cling film also. Apply a layer of black Sikaflex under the rubber seal/frame joint where the leak is coming from. Carefully place roof seal in place. Put the roof's back on and apply the catches which should make the Sikaflex 'mould' itself and 'fill' any gaps. Trim off any excess Sikaflex when dry and 'bodge' should be invisible and easily removable at a later stage due to use of clingfilm.
 
Chuffer

Chuffer

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Daytona Vette said:
If a "T" Top leaks there is something wrong, I have had C3s with "T" Tops since 1982 and I have never ever had one that leaks, kindly do not denigrate a C3 when you do not even own one
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Quite right Daytona , by gad sir , the lad should be black balled , by jove . Won`t do at all sir , just won`t do :mad:
I have never had a leak , except when I need a quick stop in a layby :oops:
 
Chuffer

Chuffer

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James Vette said:
They are known to leak, the world doesn't revolve around you.
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They only leak if the rubber seals are worn and perished with age . Like anything associated with old classic cars things degrade and wear out . Replace them with new and everything is fine . It do not presume that they all leak and imply there is a fundamental design fault .
 
CaptainK

CaptainK

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Roscobbc said:
Perhaps if one of the T tops is distorted but visually looks no different, consider marking-off the section of screen frame where it leaks and before replacing rubber seal apply a layer of cling film over the whole area. Loosely 'wrap' the rubber roof seal with cling film also. Apply a layer of black Sikaflex under the rubber seal/frame joint where the leak is coming from. Carefully place roof seal in place. Put the roof's back on and apply the catches which should make the Sikaflex 'mould' itself and 'fill' any gaps. Trim off any excess Sikaflex when dry and 'bodge' should be invisible and easily removable at a later stage due to use of clingfilm.
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Handy advice thanks. I have a small leak on my driver side T-Top. Water leaks in at the rear middle part of the "T" on the driver's side. From there it goes down the inside of the roof trim and leaks out onto the carpet of the rear storage area near the storage boxes. Its not much water, but still annoying. I tried to bodge it up with clear sealant and that fixed that part. Alas that highlighted that the t-top seal in the area was also letting in bits of water. So I need to either bodge that up somehow, and your post has given me some ideas, or just buy some new seals. Thanks.
 
Chuffer

Chuffer

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Personally I would buy new seals then you not forever bodging and chasing problems . That of course is presuming you have no distortion anywhere , be it in the panels or in the cage frame .
 
Roscobbc

Roscobbc

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Interestingly I was looking at my T tops and the passenger side is a bit convex - and I do have a leak in heavy rain. Not so sure thst new seals would 'make-up' for what might be a poor fit....
 
Chuffer

Chuffer

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The passenger side on mine is ever so slightly convex compared to drivers even though they mirror finish glass panels . The seals a good though and I get no leaks .
 
CaptainK

CaptainK

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Chuffer said:
Personally I would buy new seals then you not forever bodging and chasing problems . That of course is presuming you have no distortion anywhere , be it in the panels or in the cage frame .
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Well yes indeed. But I do like a good bodge :D

My current solution to the problem works well though - don't drive it when its raining. Alas, I fell foul of that solution a few months back. It'd been sunny for a while (but cold), and my garage was having a ceiling put in by tradespeople for two days. So the car had to be out of the garage. Guess which two days it chucked it down on, but for a while before and after those two days it was nice and sunny? :rolleyes::confused:
 
James Vette

James Vette

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CaptainK said:
Well yes indeed. But I do like a good bodge :D

My current solution to the problem works well though - don't drive it when its raining. Alas, I fell foul of that solution a few months back. It'd been sunny for a while (but cold), and my garage was having a ceiling put in by tradespeople for two days. So the car had to be out of the garage. Guess which two days it chucked it down on, but for a while before and after those two days it was nice and sunny? :rolleyes::confused:
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England. :ROFLMAO:
 
Chuffer

Chuffer

CCCUK Member
CaptainK said:
Well yes indeed. But I do like a good bodge :D

My current solution to the problem works well though - don't drive it when its raining. Alas, I fell foul of that solution a few months back. It'd been sunny for a while (but cold), and my garage was having a ceiling put in by tradespeople for two days. So the car had to be out of the garage. Guess which two days it chucked it down on, but for a while before and after those two days it was nice and sunny? :rolleyes::confused:
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You should get together with my old mate Bodger Ball then ! His reputation for DIY is legendry amongst our gang of mates . :LOL:
 
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