Water leaks, water leaks
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Water leaks, water leaks
My truck is really testing my patience..mechanically it is finally running good but now I have these water leaks. I am getting a waterleak from the right rear of headliner during rain storms. The water builds up at the rear AC vent. The rear sunroof is completely sealed with
sealant and the spray on coating that comes in a can. Previously I was getting a lot more water on the rear headliner, since the sealing that problem has gone away. I am guessing the
R/R alpine window is leaking? The seal looks crusty. Is this a job a glass shop should be doing? Last summer I had the headliner redone and fixed the sunroof drains and water tested to make sure the roof rail mounts are not leaking.
The second leak is from the back door. Visual inspection looks aligned and straight. I did adjust the door striker inner so the door would close tighter but does not work. I use a piece of paper on the seal and close the door, the paper slides out with little to no tension. The seal looks ok..water comes in with a water hose and also when driving in the rain. This has be fixed. My spare tire is a stock 16" with a 265-65-16 Duratrac tire, maybe the weight has shifted the door? Should a body shop correct this or replace the seal first, the seal is not cheap even through mail order.
sealant and the spray on coating that comes in a can. Previously I was getting a lot more water on the rear headliner, since the sealing that problem has gone away. I am guessing the
R/R alpine window is leaking? The seal looks crusty. Is this a job a glass shop should be doing? Last summer I had the headliner redone and fixed the sunroof drains and water tested to make sure the roof rail mounts are not leaking.
The second leak is from the back door. Visual inspection looks aligned and straight. I did adjust the door striker inner so the door would close tighter but does not work. I use a piece of paper on the seal and close the door, the paper slides out with little to no tension. The seal looks ok..water comes in with a water hose and also when driving in the rain. This has be fixed. My spare tire is a stock 16" with a 265-65-16 Duratrac tire, maybe the weight has shifted the door? Should a body shop correct this or replace the seal first, the seal is not cheap even through mail order.
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Seals do tend to squish over time and then not seal correctly but you may be able to find one at a salvage yard for cheap to give it a try, or order one from Paul Grant he is one of the most trusted parts source we can refer to you! As for your air plane window you could remove it and then use silicone sealant made for automotive glass cut the window out then clean the surfaces real good and apply sealant press window into place and use duct tape to hold in place for the drying/bonding time. You will save yourself alot of money!
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