How to fix T-tops Leaking - Page 2

328FTW · 07-30-2009, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tstoney82

ive also heard that you can use black silicon gasket maker. from what i understand, all you do is apply the gasket maker to the t-top seal, then rub a small amount of vasaline on the body side where the gasket meets (this will keep the gasket maker from sticking to the body side seals)put the tops on and let it sit for about 30-45 minutes. after it dries, take the tops off and wipe off the vasaline and it should seal. i havent tested this yet, but ive heard of people doing it on 2's and some 300zx's around here and they said it works. i'll give it a shot and post the results.

I kinda did this after mine started leaking, long story short I had gasket sealer and it was raining so I did it and in the process discovered the PO had used bluetak to seal the tops (it had gone black). So far so good it doesn't leak anymore, too bad I only had dark green sealer it looks a little funky

tstoney82 · 07-30-2009, 07:00 PM

ok so im gonna go ahead and say that this is another good fix for leaky tops....

+1 for a stick on this thread

Indysw20 · 07-31-2009, 06:09 AM

Let us know how the silicone sealant goes it would be cool to see your pics and what not, i would of posted some but matt did such a great job. I keep reading all of this stuff on here and i keep thinking to my self i need to do something so i can contribute to the community

mattdouken · 07-31-2009, 05:53 PM

thanks....

Dont worry about being in a rush to contribute...something will come along that you can give us insite on

Azul36-ps3 · 07-31-2009, 06:01 PM

If you use electrical tape and the temperature in your 2 gets very hot, the tape will slowly slide off.

mattdouken · 07-31-2009, 06:24 PM

nope...never happened...the pressure keeps them together,even better when you use the white electrical tape.

Azul36-ps3 · 07-31-2009, 06:51 PM

Mine have. The T-tops got hot and the tape started sliding off every time i went to put them back on.

mattdouken · 07-31-2009, 06:58 PM

did you use actual 3M electrical tape??

Indysw20 · 08-01-2009, 05:53 PM

I used actual 3m black did not know there was white electrical tape these days im sure they have all kinds of colors though

92MR2.DSM · 11-21-2009, 01:06 PM

great write up. i am going to do this today...this CO weather sucks sometimes

orang3peels · 11-21-2009, 05:40 PM

I just bought my MR2 and I have the same problem too. Does anyone know if that is the only spot that leaks? Or are there others too on the T top? My friend told me to change the whole molding but it costs a couple of hundred to get it.

Thanks for the tip on the leak, Matt

SimMr2 · 11-21-2009, 05:42 PM

So I did the RTV Sealant repair 2 days ago. I live in Oregon (Constant Rain). The sealant worked great. My car leaked horribly before this fix. I put on some latex gloves and basically rubbed sealant on my seals being fairly libera. Its way easier and less messy than you would ever actually think. Then me and my girlfriend just put saran wrap on all of it with about 8 square pieces. Then I put the T top back on without pressing hard on it. Next I put some at the top where the window rolls up covered the top of my window with saran wrap and rolled it up to create a small lip. Let sit 24 hours. Took it all off. Waited a day for rain and haven't had any problems since. Cost about 4 dollars for a tube of Sealant and about 10-15 minutes of time.

mattdouken · 11-21-2009, 06:06 PM

Thats a great idea too, I wanted to try it , But just dont have the time.

nitrofreak06 · 11-21-2009, 11:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SimMr2

So I did the RTV Sealant repair 2 days ago. I live in Oregon (Constant Rain). The sealant worked great. My car leaked horribly before this fix. I put on some latex gloves and basically rubbed sealant on my seals being fairly libera. Its way easier and less messy than you would ever actually think. Then me and my girlfriend just put saran wrap on all of it with about 8 square pieces. Then I put the T top back on without pressing hard on it. Next I put some at the top where the window rolls up covered the top of my window with saran wrap and rolled it up to create a small lip. Let sit 24 hours. Took it all off. Waited a day for rain and haven't had any problems since. Cost about 4 dollars for a tube of Sealant and about 10-15 minutes of time.

Yah i done this about a month ago. Works great.

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07-30-2009, 07:00 PM	#22 (permalink)
tstoney82 one hitter quiter.... Join Date: May 2009 Location: clayton nc Posts: 638 Thanks: 16 Thanked 18 Times in 16 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	ok so im gonna go ahead and say that this is another good fix for leaky tops.... +1 for a stick on this thread

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Indysw20 Noob for now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Let us know how the silicone sealant goes it would be cool to see your pics and what not, i would of posted some but matt did such a great job. I keep reading all of this stuff on here and i keep thinking to my self i need to do something so i can contribute to the community

07-31-2009, 05:53 PM	#24 (permalink)
mattdouken Driver Of The Seven Sea's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 698 Thanks: 53 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	thanks.... Dont worry about being in a rush to contribute...something will come along that you can give us insite on

07-31-2009, 06:01 PM	#25 (permalink)
Azul36-ps3 400+hp Mr2 Turbo or bust Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Magic city Posts: 283 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	If you use electrical tape and the temperature in your 2 gets very hot, the tape will slowly slide off.

07-31-2009, 06:24 PM	#26 (permalink)
mattdouken Driver Of The Seven Sea's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 698 Thanks: 53 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	nope...never happened...the pressure keeps them together,even better when you use the white electrical tape.

07-31-2009, 06:51 PM	#27 (permalink)
Azul36-ps3 400+hp Mr2 Turbo or bust Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: The Magic city Posts: 283 Thanks: 15 Thanked 5 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (4/100% )	Mine have. The T-tops got hot and the tape started sliding off every time i went to put them back on.

07-31-2009, 06:58 PM	#28 (permalink)
mattdouken Driver Of The Seven Sea's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 698 Thanks: 53 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	did you use actual 3M electrical tape??

08-01-2009, 05:53 PM	#29 (permalink)
Indysw20 Noob for now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 53 Thanks: 8 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I used actual 3m black did not know there was white electrical tape these days im sure they have all kinds of colors though

11-21-2009, 01:06 PM	#30 (permalink)
92MR2.DSM Some Skills Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 68 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	great write up. i am going to do this today...this CO weather sucks sometimes

11-21-2009, 05:40 PM	#31 (permalink)
orang3peels Some Skills Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: New York Posts: 70 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I just bought my MR2 and I have the same problem too. Does anyone know if that is the only spot that leaks? Or are there others too on the T top? My friend told me to change the whole molding but it costs a couple of hundred to get it. Thanks for the tip on the leak, Matt

11-21-2009, 05:42 PM	#32 (permalink)
SimMr2 No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (-1/0% )	So I did the RTV Sealant repair 2 days ago. I live in Oregon (Constant Rain). The sealant worked great. My car leaked horribly before this fix. I put on some latex gloves and basically rubbed sealant on my seals being fairly libera. Its way easier and less messy than you would ever actually think. Then me and my girlfriend just put saran wrap on all of it with about 8 square pieces. Then I put the T top back on without pressing hard on it. Next I put some at the top where the window rolls up covered the top of my window with saran wrap and rolled it up to create a small lip. Let sit 24 hours. Took it all off. Waited a day for rain and haven't had any problems since. Cost about 4 dollars for a tube of Sealant and about 10-15 minutes of time.

11-21-2009, 06:06 PM	#33 (permalink)
mattdouken Driver Of The Seven Sea's Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Greensboro,NC Posts: 698 Thanks: 53 Thanked 29 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (9/100% )	Thats a great idea too, I wanted to try it , But just dont have the time.