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1hot87gt

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Both of my body to door weatherstripping were replaced back in the late 2000’s. They are still in perfect condition. But. This weekend we had a construction project going on at the house which required me pulling the Mustang out of the garage. Of course it had to rain. Pretty hard actually. Car hasn’t seen rain water since the 90 s. Lol. Anyway. Water was pouring in from the top of the door on the passenger side. So pissed. Once I got her back inside, dried off and a chance to investigate, I noticed a really big wrinkle in the weatherstripping on the upper left corner when looking at it where it makes that sharp radius. The other side is smooth and wrinkle free. No leaks. I can only imagine that wrinkle must be where the water is getting through. I’ve never noticed it all these years because the car has never seen rain. Any way to fix that short of replacing the entire piece of weatherstripping? Like I said, it’s in brand new shape still. Super frustrating
 

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Any chance your door hinge pins or bushing are shot? My driver door leaks at the top front. My bushings are worn out so I plan on changing them. If the door is sagging slightly it probably isn't getting a good seal. That is my train of thought at least.
 

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Nah. Both doors are tight and straight. No sag or movement in them at all.
 

General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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Pics?
 

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Definitely. Coming today when I get home from work. Should’ve been more prepared. Sorry
 
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General karthief

wonder how much it would cost to ship you a pair
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I'm a visual guy, only problem is when someone describes something I see it as a cartoon in my head. mostly not helpful.
 

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If it's what I am imagining, i would just replace the weatherstrip. Not sure how you would get that wrinkle to relax.
 

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wrap a little cheese around it and its a done
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General karthief said:
I'm a visual guy, only problem is when someone describes something I see it as a cartoon in my head. mostly not helpful.
Click to expand...
Aren't most guys?
 

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It’s easy to see which one is the drivers side that doesn’t leak, and which side is the passenger side which leaks profusely.
 

Wayne Waldrep

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You'll have to pull the whole thing out and sit it in the sun for a few hours. Then clock it so that the corner is no longer the corner. So look at where the cut line is on the rocker by the carpet. Doesn't matter where that line is so move it a foot in one direction. This will change the section that hits the corner and it should be good. I'd kinda estimate where the new section would hit the corner and put that in first so the strip isn't tweeked in any particular way. Most leaks are at that spot.
 
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1hot87gt

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Ok. Gonna try that. Thank you very much. Will let you know how it turns out.
 
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(fingers drum the table)
 
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