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Old 03-03-2013, 08:00 PM   #1
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Water leaks on both door windows

I had to take my car to a (touchless) car wash last week. After being trailered here through a blizzard she was filthy (and its too cold for a hand wash).

I noticed three rivulets of water on the inside of the passenger window and two on the drivers side.

My question...Is this within the range of "normal", or might I have a problem?

I expected this in my '66 MGB but not in this car...

Thank you!
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Old 03-03-2013, 10:49 PM   #2
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I had to take my car to a (touchless) car wash last week. After being trailered here through a blizzard she was filthy (and its too cold for a hand wash).

I noticed three rivulets of water on the inside of the passenger window and two on the drivers side.
Don't pre-worry. Those are high-pressure jets of water. They can force water in all sorts of nooks and crannies...such as, up under the edge of your top. IMHO, if you garage your car and don't drive in the rain, don't mess with it.

If you get leaks in a wind-driven rainstorm, then make a trip to your closest, trusted Chevy dealer. Others here have also noted small window leaks; they may have better advice for you than I. :wink:
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Old 03-04-2013, 07:10 AM   #3
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Michael is right, high pressure will force water past the seals. No worries unless you start getting water leaks during a normal rain.
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Old 03-04-2013, 07:54 AM   #4
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Ypu, not a big deal in a touchless wash. I agree that if you see it during a rainstorm, it might be an issue...
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Old 03-04-2013, 10:59 AM   #5
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I had to take my car to a (touchless) car wash last week. After being trailered here through a blizzard she was filthy (and its too cold for a hand wash).

I noticed three rivulets of water on the inside of the passenger window and two on the drivers side.

My question...Is this within the range of "normal", or might I have a problem?

I expected this in my '66 MGB but not in this car...

Thank you!
You can always get it checked out a dealership for an official diagnosis. Please let us know what you decide to do.

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Old 03-04-2013, 11:04 AM   #6
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I wouldn't worry. Keep an eye on it though.
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Old 03-04-2013, 01:00 PM   #7
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Wouldn't worry about it in this situation. Water from a high pressure nozzle will find its way into any convertible top given the right angle. Keep an eye on the floor behind the front seats after a heavy rain. If you have leaking problems or a bad water management bag, that's where you'll usually find it.
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Old 03-04-2013, 07:35 PM   #8
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Thank you everyone.
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Old 03-04-2013, 07:44 PM   #9
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High pressure water sprays are not supposed to be directed towards the window seal or even the top material. I think it's in the owners manual under top cleaning. Page 2-24 in the 2012 manual.
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