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blackf0rk
03-13-2006, 11:45 AM
My entire car (except for the trunk) is water tight, I don't have water leaks; even at my sunroof. I do however, have a leaky driver's side front window in the wind (Above ~50MPH). Here's some pictures of the area and where the leak/sound is coming from exactly. I took several pictures of the area, but let it be known there's only one leak. Any ideas on how to fix?:

http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/3181/p31300674sf.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p31300674sf.jpg) http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/830/p31300680ww.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p31300680ww.jpg) http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/2442/p31300694je.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p31300694je.jpg) http://img126.imageshack.us/img126/2661/p31300703jc.th.jpg (http://img126.imageshack.us/my.php?image=p31300703jc.jpg)

fastblackmerc
03-13-2006, 12:28 PM
Make sure there is nothing stuck in the entire window channel. May need to adjust the window up.

ckadiddle
03-13-2006, 05:22 PM
If you haven't already, run over the seals with your choice of protectant to keep them supple. My wife has a little wind noise in her convertible (with top up) when the windows don't seal quite right. She uses armor all wipe once every month or so.

MENINBLK
03-13-2006, 05:39 PM
Use any protectant that is not silicone based.
I think the silicone damages the weatherstriping.

I heard it spoken about on SpeedTV.
They were replacing the weatherstriping on older cars.
Silicone is a 'no no' for weatherstriping.

blackf0rk
03-13-2006, 05:56 PM
Well, this isn't in the regular weather stripping area. This (as shown in the photos) is where the window rolls up; the furry velvet stype material.

merc6
03-13-2006, 06:34 PM
mother back to black a better alternative to armeral? thats what I been using.

sweetair
03-13-2006, 09:43 PM
What happens if you just drive faster so the water doesn't have a chance to get in?? Just kiddin'............:D

schuvwj
03-14-2006, 08:49 PM
I have noticed the same air leaks on mine also since I turned 55K miles.
Maybe we will need to have new rubber installed?