Gen 3 Leaking CRX Targa Please Help

[taz_435]

Hi all
i need some help fixing the problem i have with my leaking roof
i know everyone will say change the seals but i think they are too expensive
does any1 know any tricks to fix this problem
thanks

[destrukshn]

some people will use silicone.
lol.
persoanlly, fork out the money and buy it.

[JasonGilholme]

where is it leaking from??

Have a search theres a few things you can do to solve the problem.

[dsp26]

some people will use silicone.
lol.
persoanlly, fork out the money and buy it.

yeah i did that on my NX coupe... got sikaflex and rubbed a nice smooth layer over the leak area of the seal... sealed fine.

[VTi_b0i]

without trying to hijack his thread, is there a place anyone one knows of that can fix leaking cars? as my sunroof, on my runaround leaks pretty bad

[lil_miss_vtec]

Hi all
i need some help fixing the problem i have with my leaking roof
i know everyone will say change the seals but i think they are too expensive
does any1 know any tricks to fix this problem
thanks

ahhh yes! I have the same problem :( Its so bad!!
But a few ppl told me to get silicone and smear it all over the seals to make them seal properly again, if they arnt too bad you can get stuff called "black jacks" from ur local carwash, it will help to make ur seals soft again.

I bought some back silicone lastnight and am going to attempt to fix my seals sometime soon (maybe weekend) so i'll let u know how it goes.... I know of one guy who has done it already (indostyler) and he said it worked fine!!

[IndoStyler]

my ears are burning sally....why talk abt me for??? hahaha jks

but yeah, i've personaly fixed my leaking seals without actually replacing them...i just got black suto silicone made by bostik from bunnings....i pretty much put it around the seals of where it was leaking, and pretty much fixed thr problem....although, i did ending up putting a thin layer of the silicone on the rest of my seals so it would look like one sort of colour

but yeah, if u do use the auto silicone, u'll need a day to let it set and dry....even then i think u need a hot summer-like day....just dont put ur roof back on while its drying, otherwise u'll be kicking urself coz u'll basicly let the silicone dry the roof to the rest of the car


btw...sign up to crxaustralia.com

[destrukshn]

yeah i did that on my NX coupe... got sikaflex and rubbed a nice smooth layer over the leak area of the seal... sealed fine.
so traight on the on metal panel of the roof?

[dsp26]

so traight on the on metal panel of the roof?

lol oops no.

i meant over the actual rubber seal where the window slides over.

***EDIT***
we still up for tonight yeah? just gonna drop off an sr20 head and injectors at canterbury and head up woodville. will give you a buzz before i leave.

[Twincam16]

Best solution is what I just did. Leg it to bunnings etc, grab a tube of builders clear silicone (tube) and apply it under all the seals and holes around the leaking areas. Just did it, fkn works heaps good! Havnt had a leak yet and you cant see it, and its not dodgy either.

Also, use wet silicone and apply it to the seals once a month to keep them in good condition.

[IndoStyler]

Best solution is what I just did. Leg it to bunnings etc, grab a tube of builders clear silicone (tube) and apply it under all the seals and holes around the leaking areas. Just did it, fkn works heaps good! Havnt had a leak yet and you cant see it, and its not dodgy either.

Also, use wet silicone and apply it to the seals once a month to keep them in good condition.

thats sorta wat i did but instead i just bought the black auto silicone from bunnings....just applied it to the points of water entry, then a thin layer on the rest of the seals to back it all one colour:D

[lil_miss_vtec]

Blonde chick here.....
hmmmm can u give instructions?

[DLO01]

where is it leaking from??

^^^ and I might be able to help. :thumbsup:

[IndoStyler]

Blonde chick here.....
hmmmm can u give instructions?

i'll take pics tomorrow for u sally...just as i promised....should i email them to u?? or i could send them to ur phone...either way i dont mind

[JasonGilholme]

Put them on the net so other people can see as well. :thumbsup:

[IndoStyler]

that would just mean i gotta type up a DIY too....kinda too lazy for that

[JasonGilholme]

pfft just post them up in this thread.

Plus you'll be given instructions to sal anyway cause she won't know what to do.

[IndoStyler]

hmmm, yeh, most probably do it tomorrow

[taz_435]

u got those pics mate
would be a great help
cheers

[SINISTR]

you can soak them in some 'petrol' and they will fatten up :) hahaha!

[IndoStyler]

u got those pics mate
would be a great help
cheers


sorry mate, i've been in hong kong

will get some pics when i got time

[lil_miss_vtec]

Pics Ryan baby!! :p

[IndoStyler]

shit, i keep forgetting...i'll have to do the pics this weekend when i'm cleaning my car...or i could take pics when i fix ur seals sally

remind me later ok hunni:D