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| solex |
 Aug 4 2017, 01:11 PM
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Senior Member  Group: Members Posts: 789 Joined: 12-January 05 From: Long Island, NY Member No.: 3,439 Region Association: North East States  |
I have tried adjusting the side windows every which way. There is absolutely no sag in the doors.
Turns out this morning we had a down pour when I need to bring my car in for an inspection. I replaced the side window rubber from (Mikey) but I'm thinking that the top rear gasket needs to be replaced. I just looked at another 914 and it seems to sit much lower. Also the point above the vent wing has a gap, does this mean the top window rubber needs to be replaced or does the front rubber on the window frame need replacement What do you think? Pictures have been attached for this morning.    |
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| Mikey914 |
Aug 18 2017, 12:26 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,678 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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After looking more closely at this I can see the side seals may be just a little further back that will allow the roof to come down.
The OEM style seal like you have has a hard rubber block on the end, you can pinch it and hold the roof up a little more in the back. You did need a rear anyhow so not money wasted. One of the things we did differently here not to make a glue in plug. It's cheaper and easier to make with a plug, but in leaving a cavity to compress allows for a much better fit. As you can see these is no bonding line on mine. Also an important piece of installation advice. NEVER EVER EVER pull the roof seal through the track. Install it by setting in position with the outside edge in and pushing the inside edge into the track. If you pull through you create tension on the rubber. You say yeah I know, I'll just lubricate the crap out of it and pull through, because the other way is time consuming and a pain. Sounds good, but a month maybe 2 later. your seal will appear to shrink. No, it's just the tension being released. Rubber has memory, vibration, expansion and contraction will overcome the friction holding it and you WILL wind up with 1/16- to 1/8" gap at the front of the seal at the windshield corner. I hope this helps others from getting shrinking rubber syndrome (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) Attached image(s)  
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solex My Side Windows Leak Aug 4 2017, 01:11 PM
ljubodraz I agree that you shouldn't be able to see dayl... Aug 4 2017, 01:31 PM Montreal914 The rear portion of the top should be lower and si... Aug 4 2017, 01:34 PM Montreal914 You might want to red this thread. Not saying this... Aug 4 2017, 01:51 PM Elliot Cannon I would be shocked if your said your windows DIDN... Aug 4 2017, 01:56 PM Mikey914 The lower main targa seal can leak. Most look grea... Aug 4 2017, 02:10 PM 914_teener With respect to the vent wing and gaps:
There is ... Aug 4 2017, 02:29 PM 914_teener Looks like you might be missing the end cap on the... Aug 4 2017, 02:32 PM solex Last week I received the targa replacement parts f... Aug 16 2017, 10:48 PM porschetub Don't fell alone you aren't the only membe... Aug 16 2017, 11:38 PM
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