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03-19-2007, 02:43 PM
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Leaky top
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Join Date: Mar 2007
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I recently bought a 2000 Mustang convertible. I love it, but it leaks and it is making me crazy. It seems to leak from each bottom corner of the rear window. It just accumulates in a little puddle but I have a fear that it will get in and eventually kill the convertible top motor. There is already mold in the trunk... Can I seal around the window somehow without messing up its ability to go up and down? Or is it recommended that I bring it to a professional???
Any ideas would be great!
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03-19-2007, 02:53 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Sometimes I feel Like a Nut!
Join Date: Jul 2003
State: Connecticut
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id bring it into a pro but im sure someone with a vert will chime in and help you out
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03-19-2007, 03:13 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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postarama
Join Date: Aug 2003
City: Southaven
State: Mississippi
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Well...pretty much you can do a cheap fix and try to reseal the rear window, or just replace the top. They are generally a 5-6 year product, if they last more than that you either have a really good top or are taking excellent care of it.
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03-19-2007, 03:14 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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WTF^^...
Join Date: May 2003
City: Hoover / Florence
State: Alabama
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the area where the rear window meets the convertible top (next to the bottom seal at the bottom of the window) seems to be where water comes in at, its just in the design. With the to about half way down you can view the seal there and see if its pulled upwards to much (you can push it back down a bit) and that might help.
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03-22-2007, 06:08 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Mustang #1
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Kent
State: Ohio
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My 2000 convertible used to do the exact same thing. I used to leave a towel in the cavity where the top folds into. I got it fixed by going to a place that installs convertible tops. He resealed all the way around the back, and it hasnt leaked since. So my advice would be to take it to someone that specializes in installing and repairing convertible tops.
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03-23-2007, 12:17 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Havertown
State: Pennsylvania
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yeah i have a 2000 convertible as well that does the same thing. I haven't really thought about it much but I do keep a towel in there too. Was that an expensive fix? |
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03-23-2007, 12:48 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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Cammed Baby!
Join Date: May 2003
City: Chicago 'Burbs
State: Illinois
Posts: 1,713
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same leak here. I need to take mine in to get resealed.
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03-23-2007, 01:29 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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You want to **** me?
Join Date: Jun 2003
City: Kansas City
State: Missouri
Posts: 12,414
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And thats why Im happy I have a coupe. 
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03-23-2007, 01:55 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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i've been bad...make them tight
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
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where are u located because i know of a few shops around here that are excellent at fixing vert tops
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03-23-2007, 10:45 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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Arrive. Raise hell. Leave.
Join Date: Sep 2006
City: Katy
State: Texas
Posts: 1,803
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GREAT! now i know what i get to look forward to in the next couple of years. Yea!
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03-23-2007, 03:55 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Havertown
State: Pennsylvania
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Im not sure if that post was referred to me or not but I am in PA outside of philly. I am down the shore occasionally tho. What are the names of those shops? |
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03-24-2007, 07:42 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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i've been bad...make them tight
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
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i think its called "pro tops" its on rt 1 in edison, nj and they specilize in doing vert tops, they are one of the best that i know
in south jersey there a few, such as beacon in pleasantville--i'm not at home and thats where i have the info so i'll post more later
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03-24-2007, 09:31 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Mustang #1
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Kent
State: Ohio
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I had mine fixed when I was in Northern Virginia. Any good shop that installs convertible tops and does upholstery should be able to fix it. He had to remove the black moulding all the way around the back and sides and reseal it again. The top still leaks if I take it though a high pressure car wash around the front side windows, Oh well, can't have everything I guess. If I recall, it cost me less than 100.00 to get it fixed. I still keep a couple of old towels in the trunk just in case. 
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I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. - Albert Einstein
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03-24-2007, 09:33 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Mustang #1
Join Date: Oct 2004
City: Kent
State: Ohio
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There is no better feeling than going topless down the road 
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I know not with what weapons World War III will be fought, but World War IV will be fought with sticks and stones. - Albert Einstein
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03-25-2007, 01:16 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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BORLACATBACKOMFG
Join Date: Apr 2006
City: Starkville/Tupelo
State: Mississippi
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^ that's so true. haha.. I miss my old vert...
once we get the money, B and I are gonna restore her, top'll prolly come first, cause it's got HOLES in it... haha.
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03-25-2007, 02:52 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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Registered User
Join Date: Jul 2006
City: Havertown
State: Pennsylvania
Posts: 113
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thanks for all the info everyone. |
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03-26-2007, 01:48 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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i've been bad...make them tight
Join Date: Jan 2005
State: New Jersey
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but that makes it more fun to drive in the rain!!!!
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Full Roush Kit + Dual Side Exit Exhaust, Steeda Ultralite IIs and a lot more to come..its a work in progress
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03-26-2007, 10:23 AM
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Re: Leaky top
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Arrive. Raise hell. Leave.
Join Date: Sep 2006
City: Katy
State: Texas
Posts: 1,803
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i don't know about that. if i do, i usually scare off the wildlife around here.
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2003 Mustang V6 Vert with a Flowmaster Super 40 series dual exhaust
I'm not a target in the sights of your mercy. I've never asked for anything. I'm not asking now.
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03-26-2007, 02:40 PM
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Re: Leaky top
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2006
State: South Carolina
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