A Convertible and Hard Rain Leak.

ArcAngel

New Member

Mar 5, 2004

8

1

0

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Nov 21, 2006

#1

• Nov 21, 2006

• #1

I wanted to know if any of you have ever had a problem with water getting into your car during a hard rain. I have an '02 GT Vert and I can't find any holes but the area where the water pools is the area in which the top folds into... Any help would be appreciated as that I'm baffled by this.

Thanks!

 

K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?

10 Year Member

Mar 30, 2005

4,749

95

134

Nov 21, 2006

#2

• Nov 21, 2006

• #2

The rear window has blown a seal, this is very common. Unfortunately, it is probably going to cost $300 to fix it.

Call your Lincoln Mercury dealer and ask the to refer you to the best trim shop in town that does convertible tops. Take it there and get an estimate.

 

ArcAngel

New Member

Mar 5, 2004

8

1

0

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Nov 21, 2006

#3

• Nov 21, 2006

• #3

Thanks Kilgore! I have a place in town that does tops and they have some nice vehicles on the lot so I'll drive by and see what they say.

 

triggz

Founding Member

May 15, 2002

1,218

0

37

Gadsden, AL

Nov 21, 2006

#4

• Nov 21, 2006

• #4

Mine was doing this and I fixed it with a $3 tube of windshield sealant RTV. The edges of where the rear glass meets the fabric was pulling away and dripping in the corners.

It's not permenant, but it will probably outlast the life of the rest of the top..

 

mustangkid05

New Member

Mar 10, 2006

199

0

0

Nov 21, 2006

#5

• Nov 21, 2006

• #5

yea i hear that is common with verts

 

Twista

Active Member

May 7, 2004

510

2

29

@ the z00 in chicago

Nov 21, 2006

#6

• Nov 21, 2006

• #6

Yep... i say its normal for me. I know its not normal, but it doesnt bother me at all. Its kind of funny when someone gets in the car after a rainstorm and ask, "whats the water sound when you turn" rofl.

 

triggz

Founding Member

May 15, 2002

1,218

0

37

Gadsden, AL

Nov 21, 2006

#7

• Nov 21, 2006

• #7

Twista said:

Yep... i say its normal for me. I know its not normal, but it doesnt bother me at all. Its kind of funny when someone gets in the car after a rainstorm and ask, "whats the water sound when you turn" rofl.

Click to expand...

It wont be funny when you burn the car down after the amps catch on fire that are directly underneath that cover

 

Twista

Active Member

May 7, 2004

510

2

29

@ the z00 in chicago

Nov 22, 2006

#8

• Nov 22, 2006

• #8

triggz said:

It wont be funny when you burn the car down after the amps catch on fire that are directly underneath that cover

Click to expand...

Yep me and many of the other vert mustangs with the same problem.

 

R

Robs96

Member

Aug 29, 2006

131

1

16

Nov 22, 2006

#9

• Nov 22, 2006

• #9

Remove the panels in the trunk and see if there is water and grit built up in the rear quarter areas.

 

E

exindust

New Member

May 8, 2004

329

0

0

Moorpark, CA

Nov 22, 2006

#10

• Nov 22, 2006

• #10

same problem too, when it rains i grab my pet goldfish and take him for a spin

 

K

Kilgore Trout

Fried or Broiled ?

10 Year Member

Mar 30, 2005

4,749

95

134

Nov 22, 2006

#11

• Nov 22, 2006

• #11

WTF? Letting standing water collect and exist inside your Mustang makes me feel physically ill. For gods sake GET IT FIXED

 

DropTopPony

Noob Slayer

Founding Member

Aug 13, 2002

2,570

3

48

south jersey

Nov 22, 2006

#12

• Nov 22, 2006

• #12

I'd replace the rear glass panel area but you could try running some clear silicone around the glass and see if that helps until you get it done.

I actually found out my top was leaking when i heard the water sloshing around in the back when i turned...it freaked me out.

 

Rickey_Bobby

New Member

Nov 8, 2006

332

0

0

Sarasota, FL

Nov 22, 2006

#13

• Nov 22, 2006

• #13

triggz said:

It wont be funny when you burn the car down after the amps catch on fire that are directly underneath that cover

Click to expand...

...yea, about that...
I HAD this problem, now I have a $1,200 new top and $500 new amps. Anyone with this problem should get it fixed now!!! ...the right way.

 

ArcAngel

New Member

Mar 5, 2004

8

1

0

Bristol, Pennsylvania

Nov 30, 2006

#14

• Nov 30, 2006

• #14

triggz said:

It wont be funny when you burn the car down after the amps catch on fire that are directly underneath that cover

Click to expand...

Holy cow! I forgot that the amps are directly under the leak... and the gas tank is under the amps! I don't want my mustang turning into a pinto