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has any del sol out there had there roof leak fixed

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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:37 PM
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Default has any del sol out there had there roof leak fixed

if so, what did you do? I've been to 3 dealers and no techs know of anyway to fix the problem. I also checked soffseal, and nothing for del sol.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Del Sol on Steroids &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">if so, what did you do? I've been to 3 dealers and no techs know of anyway to fix the problem. I also checked soffseal, and nothing for del sol.</TD></TR></TABLE>
There is a tutorial somewhere online on how to tighten your top by shimming the front mounting points with washers. I did this to my car and it worked quite well, however keep in mind the long term effects of this may reduce the life of the seals by putting too much pressure on them.

If it's already leaking, it depends on how badly. If it is fairly bad, then chances are there is a rust hole under the seals already and water is draining through it. If it is just a tad bit o' water, then perhaps either the seal is dry rotted from lack of lubricating them, or damaged from debris and lack of cleaning.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:05 AM
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Here is a link to a fix, you have to register to view it though:

http://www.solsociety.com/foru...=leak
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:12 AM
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I've google, and solsociety keeps popping, but the liks dont work, like the one you just gave.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:15 AM
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mines leak, badly, and it feels like the water torture after a while, it drives me mad. but, all you did was installed washers on the front targa bolt latch?
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:17 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Del Sol on Steroids &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">mines leak, badly, and it feels like the water torture after a while, it drives me mad. but, all you did was installed washers on the front targa bolt latch?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Basically, yes. Keep in mind if it leaks badly, this will probably not fix your issue. You more than likely need new seals, or need to remove them and look for rust holes underneath them.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:23 AM
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I found this tough, http://www.teamdelsolwa.com/ho...e.htm
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 12:28 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Del Sol on Steroids &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I found this tough, http://www.teamdelsolwa.com/ho...e.htm</TD></TR></TABLE>
Good news is that Geo always makes great walk-throughs.

Bad news is the del Sol seals have been on Honda's discontinued parts list for a number of years, so you will more than likely never find them.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 01:02 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Del Sol on Steroids &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I've google, and solsociety keeps popping, but the liks dont work, like the one you just gave.</TD></TR></TABLE>
You have to register and log in to see it. I can see it just fine.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 04:10 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Hater &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">
Good news is that Geo always makes great walk-throughs.

Bad news is the del Sol seals have been on Honda's discontinued parts list for a number of years, so you will more than likely never find them.</TD></TR></TABLE>

What? http://www.hondaautomotivepart...ECTOR

Part #6, $119.

Also, try Silicone on them, it will help puff out the seals. Its almost compleatly eliminated my leaks. And, roll the window up before you shut the door. Helps seal it just a bit more.
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Old Jul 12, 2007 | 04:15 PM
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My heat glue gun has done WONDERS for my car.
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