Jow Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 hey guys, as the title says, I have a leak on the seal above the drivers door. i has resolved it (or so i thought) by glueing some felt onto the seal. and also inserting a plastic pipe inside the seal to try and push it out. just noticed it dripping again. any other ideas, the seals seem to be insanely priced??? cheers craig Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul P Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 I believe there is some adjustment available for the glass to sit more “inboard” this pressing tighter against the seal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/155319139567?hash=item2429bdfcef:g:DUUAAOSwl-NdW~97&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwNMLUYG%2FMZ7qR4PZ6eMh6FJrrpHIA%2FNCtsjlFODzbb8Ur221jQOo0vpDIDnuEGfOmKYKyXIfPpv%2F4nnS%2BvowZL4PJN5jSoV%2FQd6BfZCMOE8fjibp8%2FRyek8nnbE1czEOqHxakSwYyvKPaeVtmXhomcs9%2BMD5XiMTKElN%2BHkTa5PsBaGiDPoLKiCUJebfltMNakJwvRlT8lq2IAzZYqeY1Gglz24J2MDM1TZq9xa40v0VT2xgMgkStYnOYDH4s5ZQjw%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR7SggcDJYg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 (edited) As @Paul P says window rake can be adjusted, two bolts hidden by plugs at the bottom of the door. https://rennlist.com/forums/997-forum/991918-how-to-align-the-door-window.html Seal replacement "how to", if needed : https://workshop-manuals.com/porsche/boxster_(987)/f6-2.7l/body_and_frame/doors_hood_and_trunk/doors/front_door/front_door_window_glass/front_door_window_glass_weatherstrip/component_information/service_and_repair/ Edited August 31, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted August 31, 2023 Report Share Posted August 31, 2023 https://www.amazon.co.uk/OMUKY-Umbrella-Folding-Headwear-Watermelon/dp/B08FZZ2JMQ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jow Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Oooo thanks for the info, I gave adjusting a go but still leaks with the watering can. I think it’s the seal on the section at the front end of the roof, not the r shaped one but the one that joins the b pillar. looking online and you’ve got to change the seal which runs along the front and both sides?? About £300 🤯 any cheaper options?? Or can you get it in sections? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jow Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Oooo thanks for the info, I gave adjusting a go but still leaks with the watering can. I think it’s the seal on the section at the front end of the roof, not the r shaped one but the one that joins the b pillar. looking online and you’ve got to change the seal which runs along the front and both sides?? About £300 🤯 any cheaper options?? Or can you get it in sections? I think I need this one? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/164700052094?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=BEgoUUvvS6i&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=JeoW8ojuTY-&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
½cwt Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 If you go with that one make sure it is shipped duty paid from Germany, or find a UK sourced once from one of Steve Strange (Douglas Valley Breakers), Status Porsche, 9 Apart, Porsche Heaven. If don't have one listed on eBay contact them as they may be able to find one on a car they are stripping. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jow Posted September 1, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 thanks for the heads up! would anyone have a diagram for the roof seals? I'm not sure if i need the full roof seal or just one section? this does look like what i need i think? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284973627887?_trkparms=amclksrc%3DITM%26aid%3D1110006%26algo%3DHOMESPLICE.SIM%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D20220405142716%26meid%3D9378452e2adb45638a9083036e3de376%26pid%3D101506%26rk%3D19%26rkt%3D25%26sd%3D303932881329%26itm%3D284973627887%26pmt%3D0%26noa%3D1%26pg%3D3458402%26algv%3DDefaultOrganicWebWithV11WebTrimmedV3VisualRankerWithKnnV3AndUltBRecall&_trksid=p3458402.c101506.m1851 or is it this or both ?https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/303932881329?hash=item46c3cfb9b1:g:7q4AAOSwdolgW2fN&amdata=enc%3AAQAIAAAA8FdWvTmHL1kayELSW91ip4SG3ttmFdRl2TO%2F%2FxtVitzx%2FnlOupe%2Fh1eAfNWR3%2B51zn5veKUB6PYTd7ARIzF%2BgpQ9Qx688a6AWcCtyMAZlfJJPYHsIKc4W0RrQP9xgMI4dbFTdldlasYFKGlziMZzS9M5Br0kFB1caReLL1QX169UhwbCbbbiQPgb%2F4lGSrR10KScyYxW30zfBuM4ryiPIsnhfZYo0M1S3y1hvO2CaN6UlcE53ob%2BlL36Ct1yyAw%2Fa3J60rkGqvLdAiDjq2Lh6Vxq%2B8wUYN835AP0p6uaRN1iAVeFVOe9X4PcKt1DuWCs%2Bg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABFBM-r6Zncpi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Mattman42 Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 Isn’t the windscreen part meant to be inside the roof part? Is it possible to glue the end back to the car? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Hard to see where it's leaking from with the amount of water there, can see it's dripped inside of the driver's window. First step I'd suggest trying to zero in on the leaking point using smaller amounts of water (maybe try pouring small amounts from a bottle/ mug etc ?) What is the condition of this seal on the driver's side with the roof down ? https://www.design911.co.uk/p/porsche-boxster-convertible-top-front-gasket-u-shape-98756132702/ Cleaning the seals and applying plfege might help put a little more flexibility back into them, if that's an issue. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Liqui-Moly-7182-Rubber-Care-75-ml/dp/B00CSYM1K8/ref=asc_df_B00CSYM1K8/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=310744208542&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14669896890247578613&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=1006528&hvtargid=pla-617896808087&psc=1&th=1&psc=1 If a seal is misshapen then removing and submerging in hot water it may be possible to reshape it to a degree, although of course it could shrink, YMMV. Edited September 1, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BBB Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 59 minutes ago, Mattman42 said: Isn’t the windscreen part meant to be inside the roof part? Is it possible to glue the end back to the car? @Mattman42 is correct I think. in your first picture it looks like the curving piece of the roof trim (side piece) is too far towards the front of the car. it should be tucked under the piece on the right and it is also distorting the seal across the front of the roof (where it meets the top of the windscreen) as that should be a continuous straight line. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) 27 minutes ago, BBB said: @Mattman42 is correct I think. in your first picture it looks like the curving piece of the roof trim (side piece) is too far towards the front of the car. it should be tucked under the piece on the right and it is also distorting the seal across the front of the roof (where it meets the top of the windscreen) as that should be a continuous straight line. Ah yes, can see the distortion on the windscreen line on that front seal towards the driver's side now I've zoomed in. Would be interesting to see what that aluminium side trim position looks like on the passenger side or from another car....not the best pic but looks similar on my old 987.2 ? Edited September 1, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iborguk Posted September 1, 2023 Report Share Posted September 1, 2023 (edited) Again looks the folding aluminium side trim position and end of the seal shape looks the same here or have I misunderstood ? (I'm also trying not to get distracted with that steering wheel!) Edited September 1, 2023 by iborguk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric V. Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 I have seen this many times before remove the metal strip from the middle of the roof .8 remove the screw 7 (2x1)and 10 (2x3) clean seal with ipa use Shell tixophalte wet seal & fix on the complete seal use lots off kit in the corners where screw 7 is there is the main problem of the leak. good luck Eric V. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric V. Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 Ps. do not forget seal 11. the above is a repair for if you have a leak / wet seal for the first 10 cm ( in the pic where your hand is pointing) Eric V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jow Posted September 2, 2023 Author Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 4 hours ago, Eric V. said: Ps. do not forget seal 11. the above is a repair for if you have a leak / wet seal for the first 10 cm ( in the pic where your hand is pointing) Eric V. thanks Eric, i'll give it a go, I've got some sealant (couldn't get the shell stuff:( ) do you have any tips for getting the seal off? any pictures or links? do you seal on the top side or on the bottom or both?? thanks!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eric V. Posted September 2, 2023 Report Share Posted September 2, 2023 I use kit (no silicone) on the seal on every spot that touches the roof material so only on 1 side open the roof half way there are 3 screws in the seal left and right. mark the location with some tape where the screws are located. Eric V. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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