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Discussion in '348/355' started by wlracing, Dec 23, 2004.

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  1. wlracing

    wlracing Karting

    Dec 14, 2004
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    wally
    #1 wlracing, Dec 23, 2004
    I have been told of a trick to put a small plastic tube up inside the rubber door seal to help it keep shape so preventing leaks ,has anyone tried it & does it work ?

    Wally.
     
  2. f355b

    f355b Formula Junior

    Jan 23, 2004
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    #2 f355b, Dec 23, 2004
    I did it on my old TVR work great, not 100% sure what they used.
     
  3. 355flyer

    355flyer Formula Junior

    Nov 1, 2004
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    Andy Entrekin
    #3 355flyer, Dec 24, 2004
    Is it leaking around the back side near the top?
     
  4. absolut

    absolut Karting

    Oct 21, 2004
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    #4 absolut, Dec 25, 2004
    please kindly elaborate... i have leaking problems on my 355 GTS too.... when it pours, the junction at the front of the window where it meets the front corner of the targa top....
    it leaks a few drops here and there...

    anyone have pics or a solution that sovles this problem

    thanx
     
  5. wlracing

    wlracing Karting

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    #5 wlracing, Dec 26, 2004
    Have not collected car from dealer yet as prep work not finished before endless UK holiday should be ready early Jan.Have been told they all leak & intend to make mine the exception !
     
  6. Robertb

    Robertb Formula 3

    Nov 19, 2003
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    #6 Robertb, Dec 26, 2004
    Keeping mine garaged with the windows down and rubbing rubber-care gel into the seals has certainly improved things, but the odd little drop still get in from time to time in heavy rain on the move.

    If you really want to make the roof seal absolutely tight I'd suggest taking your car to a convertible roof specialist who will make sure that the adjustment is spot on.

    But I quote from the 355 manual "...the sealing...cannot be guaranteed in all utilzation conditions. It's clear that small infiltrations in some areas can be considered normal."

    Wally, I see your car has not been delivered yet- when it is, and you hear 'that howl' a few times, you won't care about the odd little leak...!

    Robert.
     
  7. wlracing

    wlracing Karting

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    #7 wlracing, Dec 31, 2004
    Maybe it is just another mistake in the manual !

    Wally
     

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