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xSL45HxNov-17-09 06:54 AM
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#104222, "Weatherproofing and seals"


          

My car manages to leak from the top around all four corners of the sun roof making it the obvious culprate. I was wonder what type of supplies and equipment I need to buy to get that sealed up as well as the trunk hatch and the doors while I'm at it.. I'm not really looking for a cheap fix and open to exotic suggestions. Also when I close my doors they raddle like crazy.. Is there a way I can make them sound more firm and crisp when I close them??

  

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Ebster1085Nov-17-09 09:34 AM
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#104223, "RE: Weatherproofing and seals"
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As far as the hatch and sunroof go, if they are leaking, make sure you check the drain holes on both. Sometimes they become clogged which causes an excess of water to back up, and they will leak. Has happened to me with both.

As far as your doors rattling, it is probably the windows. I have seen several posts on here about fixing that noise with new window mounts. Do some searching and I bet you can find some good stuff.

If you want to replace all the weather stripping, your best bet may be to go to satan or some other OEM parts supplier.

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ModeratortekleinNov-17-09 10:40 AM
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#104224, "RE: Weatherproofing and seals"
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Dealer for the seals. Most likely your sunroof seal for the top. For the hatch you need to check. It can leak from several places including the side vents on the pass side, fuel fill cavity, tail lights, etc.

For the rattling, check the mounts that secure the window to the tracks. The plastic clips probably broke and fell out, in which case you need a new/good mount.

  

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RoninEclipse2GNov-18-09 12:02 PM
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#104229, "RE: Weatherproofing and seals"
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Nov-18-09 12:07 PM by RoninEclipse2G



          

Like others have said, First check the drains up in the sunroof, usually they get clogged with a leaf or some other shit when you've got the top open. The sunroof isn't weathertight to begin with from the factory and if those drains get clogged it just overflows from the drip tray into the interior.

Checking the drains might require dropping the headliner which can be a PITA because some of the trim panels don't like to come off without breaking.

I have snaked the drains with a coathanger before too.

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