t-tops leak like a faucet

gordonskatespc · 10-23-2008, 11:36 PM

so over the past few rainstorms i have noticed that my t-tops leak like a faucet, the water is coming in right between where the t-top meats the rest of the car, what is the best way to fix it? should i just buy new seals?

o6spdracer · 10-24-2008, 02:18 AM

Your best bet is to replace all of the seals. Contact Aaron Willis at Lithia Toyota. He is a board sponsor and give us great prices on new OEM parts. His email is awillis@lithia.com. Meanwhile, I've read that cut up mousepads can serve as a temporary fix until you get the parts in. But since you have a second car, just leave the 2 in the garage until you get it fixed.

mr2tim · 10-24-2008, 05:54 AM

Be ready to drop some serious cash at your friendly dealer, they ain't cheap.

baileyncreme · 10-24-2008, 01:59 PM

A cost effective solution I found was to slice up a strip from a spare computer mouse pad. Place that strip between the glass and the body of the car and it will seal it up nicely. No leaks. I had a leak to my MR2 T-tops and this solved it well. Total investment was about $3.00. It worked so well, I never replaced the expensive factory seal.

Good luck!

Let us know how it worked out if you decide to use this idea.

marisa154 · 10-24-2008, 02:01 PM

buy new seals I have the same problem lucky 4 me rainy season is over here in da bay so replacing the seals can wait for me.

gordonskatespc · 10-26-2008, 11:00 PM

thanks guys, ill probably try the mouse pad next weekend since i wont need the t tops all winter

MR2-MRnot · 10-26-2008, 11:24 PM

tried the mouse pad 2 days ago....prolly didnt do it right but i got like 4X as wet as normal

o well, ill just rain-X everything and drive fast, that seems to solve the problem 99% of the time

charto911 · 10-27-2008, 01:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr2tim

Be ready to drop some serious cash at your friendly dealer, they ain't cheap.

90 bucks for the t-top seals and than 80 a piece or so to replace the full seals not all that bad..what part of south florida are you in Tim I might have an 86 mr2 for you

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gordonskatespc No Skills Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Platte City, Mo Posts: 30 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	t-tops leak like a faucet so over the past few rainstorms i have noticed that my t-tops leak like a faucet, the water is coming in right between where the t-top meats the rest of the car, what is the best way to fix it? should i just buy new seals?

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10-24-2008, 02:18 AM	#2 (permalink)
o6spdracer Nothing Clever Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 861 Thanks: 0 Thanked 65 Times in 61 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	Your best bet is to replace all of the seals. Contact Aaron Willis at Lithia Toyota. He is a board sponsor and give us great prices on new OEM parts. His email is awillis@lithia.com. Meanwhile, I've read that cut up mousepads can serve as a temporary fix until you get the parts in. But since you have a second car, just leave the 2 in the garage until you get it fixed.

10-24-2008, 05:54 AM	#3 (permalink)
mr2tim mr2tim Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 300 Thanks: 2 Thanked 19 Times in 17 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Be ready to drop some serious cash at your friendly dealer, they ain't cheap.

10-24-2008, 01:59 PM	#4 (permalink)
baileyncreme No Skills Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Oregon Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	A cost effective solution I found was to slice up a strip from a spare computer mouse pad. Place that strip between the glass and the body of the car and it will seal it up nicely. No leaks. I had a leak to my MR2 T-tops and this solved it well. Total investment was about $3.00. It worked so well, I never replaced the expensive factory seal. Good luck! Let us know how it worked out if you decide to use this idea.

10-24-2008, 02:01 PM	#5 (permalink)
marisa154 Undercover Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: bay area Posts: 18 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	buy new seals I have the same problem lucky 4 me rainy season is over here in da bay so replacing the seals can wait for me.

10-26-2008, 11:00 PM	#6 (permalink)
gordonskatespc No Skills Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Platte City, Mo Posts: 30 Thanks: 4 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks guys, ill probably try the mouse pad next weekend since i wont need the t tops all winter

10-26-2008, 11:24 PM	#7 (permalink)
MR2-MRnot Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: B.F.E. (Lane), SC Posts: 514 Thanks: 3 Thanked 9 Times in 7 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (5/100% )	tried the mouse pad 2 days ago....prolly didnt do it right but i got like 4X as wet as normal o well, ill just rain-X everything and drive fast, that seems to solve the problem 99% of the time