[ragtoptn02]

My 02 GT Convertible has 3 leaks. One is in the back from the passenger side into the well where the top goes. The other 2 are from the windshield pillars, water drips from the inside trim piece on each side. I went to an upholstery shop that tried to patch the rear where the piece that the rear window and the rest of the top overlap. It didn't help any. Any suggestions... I'm desperate!

Thanks

[RandyStinchcomb]

sounds like a weaterstrip problem....I sea where ther was an updated part # on the one that goes up the pillars and accross the top of the windshield, it's @$100.00 retail...now the rear one could be all sorts of different weaterstrips, so you need to pin-point that one a little better: tip. remove as many of the panels as you can, including the trunk area, use a garden hose on low and have someone in the car look for water comming in as the other person moves the hose around the weatherstrips...if this still doesn't work, get one of those garden sprayers that has a resviour and fill wth a dye, hook it up to the hose and repeat the above steps....

[ragtoptn02]

Thanks for the help. I'll check it out. Do you know of a place online to order the front pillar weatherstripping or do I need to go to the dealer?

[RandyStinchcomb]

as far as I know it is a dealer only item, I work in the parts dept of a Ford dealer and can get you that part, price thru us is @$75.00 + s&h and @1/2 days toget...if you want to try locally first, here is the Ford part # 3R3Z-7603110-AA

my # here is 410-655-3188 and Im here till 4pm

[ragtoptn02]

I'll check and see if I can get it locally, if not, I'll be giving you a call. Again, thanks for your help. I love the car and plan on keeping it for many years. Can't stand the thought of leaks that will ruin my carpet or anything else.

[Snackmaster]

Do you mean the back leak is on the actual passenger side or the passenger side of the rear glass? Often times with age the water will leak through the rear glass and the bottom portion of the convertible material that's right above the deck lid. Check to see how good the glue is all along the bottom edge of the rear glass. I had that problem and it was a simple fix. Release the top and raise it about half way up. That will give you room to work on the back glass without the pressure of the top being down. Scrape the glue clean with a razor and apply fresh glue all along the bottom of the rear glass. Let it dry and then check for a good seal. Concerning the rear quarter windows (if that's what you're referring to) check to make sure the windows roll all the way up and aren't binding the weather stripping. A lot of times a heavily used top will wear some areas down in the weather seals that will allow leaks.

Just some thoughts. Gotta love having a droptop!

Snack