MR2 MK1 t top drainage holes

Profes · 08-27-2009, 03:18 AM

Hi eveyryone

I recently bought a 1987 MR2 MK1 but the t top is leaking on the passengers left front side, and i believe it is due to a blocked drainage hole. But am unsure where these holes are, is there 2 per side? on each level of the rubber seal?

Does anyone have some pictures that they could indicate this to me?

Thanks a lot

mr2tim · 08-27-2009, 08:10 PM

A shot of the pass side front. 88S/C

Profes · 08-28-2009, 03:22 AM

Ah cool so is there only one on each side? So water shouldnt be going to where i have drawn the red arrow?

http://www.mr2.com/forums/attachment...1&d=1251444109

Jackstand Queen · 08-29-2009, 10:01 AM

There may be another issue of the seal collapsing and becoming more rigid.

I think twosrus.com might have new seals available. Not sure.

Or you could remove your seals and reinstall with enough sealant to push up the seals to enhance water tightness.

traintech86 · 08-30-2009, 01:30 AM

i bought new seals from lithia, i also bought the eccentric rod guides. both helped with the leaks but it still gets in. here in VA it rains sideways often so i am sure ill be sittin better back in cali. something i plan on looking into : on a thread i posted askin this popular question, i was directed by someone that if you take the inside of the door pannel off you can adjust the window. there are felt covered pads that can be adjusted to push the windows tighter into the seals. when i try it out ill be sure to update you!

mr3 · 08-30-2009, 09:06 AM

Above the windshield isnt rusted is it? My t-tops dont leak, the roof leaks. I had to put some tape over it as a temperary solution to keep my lap dry.

iceNine · 08-31-2009, 02:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traintech86

i bought new seals from lithia, i also bought the eccentric rod guides. both helped with the leaks but it still gets in. here in VA it rains sideways often so i am sure ill be sittin better back in cali. something i plan on looking into : on a thread i posted askin this popular question, i was directed by someone that if you take the inside of the door pannel off you can adjust the window. there are felt covered pads that can be adjusted to push the windows tighter into the seals. when i try it out ill be sure to update you!

I discovered (after owning the car for 22 years and living in MD) that the squeaks in the tops of the window and later much of the leaking could be fixed by taking the door panel off and adjusting the stops that keep the window from going up too far. Apparently mine were slightly too low from day 1 and it took me 22 years to figure it out. I certainly feel stupid since I have used all of the other fixes for window leaking (silicone rubber treatment, eccentric guides, and even silicone seal with only temporary success). I have manual windows but I think that it works the same for electric as well.

mr2tim · 08-31-2009, 05:02 PM

Yeah, there's lots of adjustments inside the door. Here's some photos of my last power window regulator incursion.

Getting the regulator out? Priceless!!!

Quote:

Originally Posted by traintech86

i bought new seals from lithia, i also bought the eccentric rod guides. both helped with the leaks but it still gets in. here in VA it rains sideways often so i am sure ill be sittin better back in cali. something i plan on looking into : on a thread i posted askin this popular question, i was directed by someone that if you take the inside of the door pannel off you can adjust the window. there are felt covered pads that can be adjusted to push the windows tighter into the seals. when i try it out ill be sure to update you!

Profes · 09-14-2009, 04:25 PM

Hey guys just wanted to let you know i sprayed my seals with CRC silicone spray, and have had no leaks since

have only done it twice so far in 2 weeks

iceNine · 09-14-2009, 05:32 PM

It is usally successful the first couple of times you do it. My experience it that it usually lasts for 2-3 months then has to be reaplied. Eventually it will not work anymore but it should buy you an extra 2 or 3 years.

stu4u3 · 09-15-2009, 09:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by traintech86

i bought new seals from lithia, i also bought the eccentric rod guides. both helped with the leaks but it still gets in. here in VA it rains sideways often so i am sure ill be sittin better back in cali. something i plan on looking into : on a thread i posted askin this popular question, i was directed by someone that if you take the inside of the door pannel off you can adjust the window. there are felt covered pads that can be adjusted to push the windows tighter into the seals. when i try it out ill be sure to update you!

Yeah, that was me who gave you that advice. Let me kow if it works.

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Profes No Skills Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	MR2 MK1 t top drainage holes Hi eveyryone I recently bought a 1987 MR2 MK1 but the t top is leaking on the passengers left front side, and i believe it is due to a blocked drainage hole. But am unsure where these holes are, is there 2 per side? on each level of the rubber seal? Does anyone have some pictures that they could indicate this to me? Thanks a lot

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mr2tim SUPERcharZed ToyZ RacZer Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Florida Posts: 1,789 Thanks: 8 Thanked 118 Times in 111 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (6/100% )	T-top drain holes A shot of the pass side front. 88S/C Attached Thumbnails

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08-29-2009, 10:01 AM	#4 (permalink)
Jackstand Queen Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 840 Thanks: 75 Thanked 64 Times in 60 Posts iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	There may be another issue of the seal collapsing and becoming more rigid. I think twosrus.com might have new seals available. Not sure. Or you could remove your seals and reinstall with enough sealant to push up the seals to enhance water tightness.

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traintech86 Cage Fighter Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yokosuka, Kanagawa Japan Posts: 1,802 Thanks: 27 Thanked 47 Times in 43 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	i bought new seals from lithia, i also bought the eccentric rod guides. both helped with the leaks but it still gets in. here in VA it rains sideways often so i am sure ill be sittin better back in cali. something i plan on looking into : on a thread i posted askin this popular question, i was directed by someone that if you take the inside of the door pannel off you can adjust the window. there are felt covered pads that can be adjusted to push the windows tighter into the seals. when i try it out ill be sure to update you!

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mr3 unskilled Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 2,408 Thanks: 24 Thanked 98 Times in 93 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	Above the windshield isnt rusted is it? My t-tops dont leak, the roof leaks. I had to put some tape over it as a temperary solution to keep my lap dry.

09-14-2009, 04:25 PM	#9 (permalink)
Profes No Skills Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 8 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hey guys just wanted to let you know i sprayed my seals with CRC silicone spray, and have had no leaks since have only done it twice so far in 2 weeks

09-14-2009, 05:32 PM	#10 (permalink)
iceNine Some Skills Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Maryland USA Posts: 61 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	It is usally successful the first couple of times you do it. My experience it that it usually lasts for 2-3 months then has to be reaplied. Eventually it will not work anymore but it should buy you an extra 2 or 3 years.