Rearmost window seals opened up? Problem? (1 Viewer)

[e9999]

OK, was checking to see if my rearmost windows are leaking or not. Looked good. Incidentally, the seal system in there is pretty good, there are several drains from the rubber channels that the windows slides on. Nicely done.

One exception, though: On the rearmost vertical section (the very back of the sliding window), the rubber seal shows a pretty good size gap, something like 1/8" or so, just about right in the middle. This on both DS and PS. Apparently, this is where the seal ends were or should be joined. Perhaps the rubber shrank as I can't believe this is original. Does not look like this may contribute to a big leak, but seems like there may be water coming in and making things wet under the rubber. Especially since it's in the very back and any rain would get blown that way into the crack. That would not be good.

Anybody else sees that?
Looked into it?
Needs sealing up?

Eric

 

[RavenTai]

got a pic?

 

[cruiserdan]

I believe Eric refers to what is shown in the attached photo. It is not at all uncommon and is a result of the weatherstrip shrinking from age. It is possible to get water past it if you shoot a stream at it such as when washing the vehicle.

The fix would be to replace the weatherstrip which requires disassembly of the window. I have left mine alone. You could probably cut a piece from a donor strip and fit it in with little trouble. A new strip is quite expensive and I would not want to get one just to cut a piece off of it.

If there is enough interest from the board I could get one and cut it up and provide short sections pro-rata. D-

 

[e9999]

yes, that's exactly the one, although my gap is much smaller.
I looked at putting some sealer in there, which is easy but it will be and look messy.
So a chunk of strip would be a great way to go. I'd be interested in a chunk.
I think that gap would probably pick up a lot of water if you are driving on the fwy in the rain. And it's bound to end up under the rubber on the metal...
E