Leaking convertible

[Ingemar Viklund]

So I have a 69 Satellite convertible that takes in water. New top and most of the rubberseals replaced. From what I can see it's leaking from the pilarseals and some minor leaks from above the door windows. Gonna order a set of new seals and try that. Any brand that is better than others?
Tips and tricks?

 

[yella71]

Dont drive it in the rain....thats the best tip I can give you.

 

[Ingemar Viklund]

Dont drive it in the rain....thats the best tip I can give you.

I try not to, but sometimes the weathercast is all wrong.

 

[Durandal25]

Get the OE manual sir. There's a large section about adjusting a top in there....and believe me, these things leaked even when new.

 

[PurpleBeeper]

I've used Top Cat seals with good luck. As mentioned, you might want to slightly adjust the alignment (BUT, definitely start with new seals and adjust the windows if necessary. Also, clear out any debris from the drain holes at the bottom of the doors AND the rear quarter panels.

As a "cheat" you can do an old aftermarket sunroof trick----smear a little Vaseline along the seals where it leaks

 

[Fran Blacker]

Download a service manual here. Need a screen larger than a phone to be useful MO.
https://mymopar.com/service-manuals/

 

[pnora]

You want to see it leak run it through the car wash. They were impossible to seal from new. People would buy them and then want the water and air leaks fixed. With sometime and patience you can get it better. Just because you see water coming in at one point does not mean that is the source of the leak.