Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Hi Folks,

Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.

The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
did not use adhesive at all.


I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?


Thanks so much,
Nick

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.

Earle

"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>
> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
> did not use adhesive at all.
>
>
> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>
>
> Thanks so much,
> Nick
>
>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.

Earle

"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>
> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
> did not use adhesive at all.
>
>
> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>
>
> Thanks so much,
> Nick
>
>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.

Earle

"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.googlegr oups.com...
> Hi Folks,
>
> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>
> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
> did not use adhesive at all.
>
>
> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>
>
> Thanks so much,
> Nick
>
>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Agreed.

Common hard top leaks are at the lower edge of the side glass, at the bottom and or
top of the rear glass, and at the front seal over the windsheild.


On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:12:32 +0100, "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com>
wrote:

>>Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
>>step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
>>Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
>>the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
>>hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
>>window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.
>>
>>Earle
>>
>>"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.google groups.com...
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
>>> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>>>
>>> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
>>> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
>>> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
>>> did not use adhesive at all.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks so much,
>>> Nick
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Agreed.

Common hard top leaks are at the lower edge of the side glass, at the bottom and or
top of the rear glass, and at the front seal over the windsheild.


On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:12:32 +0100, "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com>
wrote:

>>Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
>>step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
>>Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
>>the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
>>hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
>>window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.
>>
>>Earle
>>
>>"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.google groups.com...
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
>>> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>>>
>>> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
>>> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
>>> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
>>> did not use adhesive at all.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks so much,
>>> Nick
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

Agreed.

Common hard top leaks are at the lower edge of the side glass, at the bottom and or
top of the rear glass, and at the front seal over the windsheild.


On Mon, 31 Oct 2005 08:12:32 +0100, "Earle Horton" <nurse-nospam-busters@msn.com>
wrote:

>>Take it to an auto glass specialist if you have money. Otherwise the first
>>step is to positively find the source of the leak. A trick we used in the
>>Dodge dealership where I used to work may come in helpful. Sitting inside
>>the back of the Jeep, have a partner squirt the suspect area with a garden
>>hose, until you are sure you know where the water is coming from. If the
>>window seal is leaking, the best advice is probably to replace it.
>>
>>Earle
>>
>>"Nick ------" <nixon8890@gmail.com> wrote in message
>>news:1130727186.519932.246860@f14g2000cwb.google groups.com...
>>> Hi Folks,
>>>
>>> Has anyone experienced leaks from the Jeep TJ hard top? My rear floor
>>> is soaking wet after rain storms. No issues up front.
>>>
>>> The problem may be related to the rear window seal. Rust is forming
>>> where the defroster wires attach to the windshiled. I was about to
>>> re-seal where the foam meets the hard top, however the original factory
>>> did not use adhesive at all.
>>>
>>>
>>> I'm at a loss. Does anyone have advice on how to stop the leak?
>>>
>>>
>>> Thanks so much,
>>> Nick
>>>
>>>
>>

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

I watched it leak when it was raining out. It appears to be the front
seal over the windshield, between the glass and seal. I'm not sure
what to do other then replace the gasket/seal. Maybe soak it in
silicone? Jeep wants $87.50 for a new rubber seal!

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nick

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

I watched it leak when it was raining out. It appears to be the front
seal over the windshield, between the glass and seal. I'm not sure
what to do other then replace the gasket/seal. Maybe soak it in
silicone? Jeep wants $87.50 for a new rubber seal!

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nick

Re: Hard Top leaking? 2000 Jeep TJ
 

I watched it leak when it was raining out. It appears to be the front
seal over the windshield, between the glass and seal. I'm not sure
what to do other then replace the gasket/seal. Maybe soak it in
silicone? Jeep wants $87.50 for a new rubber seal!

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Nick