leaking T-tops on a 89

toy4two · 01-08-2007, 05:18 PM

O.k. Kids, this is the problem I have the T-tops on my 89 "2" are leaking badly already replaced the body gasket but the "s.o.b." still leaks mostly where the T-top gasket meets the body in the front part of the top, Asked my toyota parts guy what he thought about it he said sounds like the rubber gasket on the top is worn enough to let water by he also said that toyota do not sell just the gasket for the top I would have to buy the whole top to get the new gasket thats a little pricey so have any of you guy's or gal's run into this problem and how did you fix it, Thanks so much for all your help,

Kevin

ALLSHOTUP · 01-08-2007, 05:44 PM

I'm sure there is another post on here about this but... just from my knowledge you will need to have your doors adjusted or replace the hinges. If you plan on keeping the car I would suggest replacing them.

Eric

RePete · 01-08-2007, 07:46 PM

A hinge re-alignment is definitely a good plan but after some spirited driving it probably won't last too long but it will still be better then before. I had the same problem with my '89 SC and I received the same explanation from Toyota about buying the whole T-top glass portion.

You can also try sealing it with a non-petroleum gel, you can test it with a garden hose. Some I know have used Vaseline which tends to fluff up the weatherstripping as well as seal it. This works very well in the short term but it eventually wears down the weatherstripping and then you'll be forced to buy the T-top$.

toy4two · 01-09-2007, 04:41 PM

Thanks guys, already adj. hinges still no luck that baby is still all wet every time mother nature decides to beat me to the car wash, the car was restored over the last six months that was one of the parts that was replaced but thanks for the 411 any how

Xhermes · 02-06-2007, 06:39 AM

I heard that kbox.ca is in the process of making new t-top rubbers. Just a rumour though..

ToyotaTechGeek · 02-06-2007, 07:33 AM

he does make them. get them. GOOD vendor and EXCELLENT customer service! also get MkII t-top guide bushings as they come in different offset. if you must use petroleum jelly, use silicone dielectric grease instead.

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toy4two No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	leaking T-tops on a 89 O.k. Kids, this is the problem I have the T-tops on my 89 "2" are leaking badly already replaced the body gasket but the "s.o.b." still leaks mostly where the T-top gasket meets the body in the front part of the top, Asked my toyota parts guy what he thought about it he said sounds like the rubber gasket on the top is worn enough to let water by he also said that toyota do not sell just the gasket for the top I would have to buy the whole top to get the new gasket thats a little pricey so have any of you guy's or gal's run into this problem and how did you fix it, Thanks so much for all your help, Kevin

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01-08-2007, 05:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
ALLSHOTUP Cage Fighter Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: MARS HILL Posts: 857 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	I'm sure there is another post on here about this but... just from my knowledge you will need to have your doors adjusted or replace the hinges. If you plan on keeping the car I would suggest replacing them. Eric

01-08-2007, 07:46 PM	#3 (permalink)
RePete No Frills Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Western Canada Posts: 3,897 Thanks: 0 Thanked 254 Times in 244 Posts Blog Entries: 4 iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	A hinge re-alignment is definitely a good plan but after some spirited driving it probably won't last too long but it will still be better then before. I had the same problem with my '89 SC and I received the same explanation from Toyota about buying the whole T-top glass portion. You can also try sealing it with a non-petroleum gel, you can test it with a garden hose. Some I know have used Vaseline which tends to fluff up the weatherstripping as well as seal it. This works very well in the short term but it eventually wears down the weatherstripping and then you'll be forced to buy the T-top$.

01-09-2007, 04:41 PM	#4 (permalink)
toy4two No Skills Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 6 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Thanks guys, already adj. hinges still no luck that baby is still all wet every time mother nature decides to beat me to the car wash, the car was restored over the last six months that was one of the parts that was replaced but thanks for the 411 any how

02-06-2007, 06:39 AM	#5 (permalink)
Xhermes No Skills Join Date: Sep 2006 Posts: 45 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I heard that kbox.ca is in the process of making new t-top rubbers. Just a rumour though..

02-06-2007, 07:33 AM	#6 (permalink)
ToyotaTechGeek resident GEEK! Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: ...boosting mid-corner Posts: 995 Thanks: 14 Thanked 31 Times in 31 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	he does make them. get them. GOOD vendor and EXCELLENT customer service! also get MkII t-top guide bushings as they come in different offset. if you must use petroleum jelly, use silicone dielectric grease instead.