T-bar seals leaking - now fixed!

[widster]

I replace the tbar seals in my car a few years ago but it didn't sort the problem completely. I tried the black silicone and cling film method the other week. I will need to take it on an extended run to be sure it's completely leak free but so far so good, no leaks!

[IanClements]

I tried that method last year and found that it did improve the leaks, so I tried it again but it made things worse the second time.

[widster]

I don't think it's an exact science. Last time I tried it I still had a few drips. Quite easy to remove and try again though if it doesn't work first time.

[elbon50]

The bolts that hold the central bar down break away

Getting that right is the main secret

If you want to know exactly what I mean just ask

[widster]

The bolts that hold the central bar down break away

Getting that right is the main secret

If you want to know exactly what I mean just ask

What do you mean?

[elbon50]

Lol

The central bar is a double channel which holds the inner ends of the glass panels

The bar is held to the centre roof rail with 4 bolts

The bolts break away from the central bar, which then doesn't hold down properly

You need to remove the seals to find out if the bolts are broken

[widster]

Thanks for that Peter. I'll have a look.

[Superfly]

There was an extensive photo thread on how to fix this properly by Jinxy, working on someone else's motor. I cannot see it on this site so it may be on one of the others. As I recall it involved stripping everything back and replacing the rusted (leaking) studs. Probably worth asking Jinxy.

[jimi]

Here you go http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=71686

[widster]

There was an extensive photo thread on how to fix this properly by Jinxy, working on someone else's motor. I cannot see it on this site so it may be on one of the others. As I recall it involved stripping everything back and replacing the rusted (leaking) studs. Probably worth asking Jinxy.

No you mention it I do recall seeing that a few years ago. Not sure where it is now. I'll do an internet trawl when I get a few minutes. I've got another mk1 now which has a bad leak so might be useful to know for that one too.

[widster]

Oh, just seen the link. Thanks Jimi .

[chrismanchr]

mine leaks both sides I reckon its because my door hinges have dropped a little and also the doors move up and down while driving over bumps
before I tackle the roof I want to fix the door hinges ,its allways garaged so not a big problem unless I get caught in the rain

[widster]

mine leaks both sides I reckon its because my door hinges have dropped a little and also the doors move up and down while driving over bumps
before I tackle the roof I want to fix the door hinges ,its allways garaged so not a big problem unless I get caught in the rain

I had a problem with the drivers door which had dropped. It was a while ago but I think I sorted it with some washers behind the bottom hinge. It's been fine ever since.

[elbon50]

If you read page 3 of the thread which Jinxy started, you'll see what I did to solve the main water leak

The round ended grommets are no longer available from Mr T

Imran recently had the last one in all the world held by Toyota

So if anyone has any tucked away, he wants some

http://www.imoc.co.uk/forums/viewtopic.php?t=71686