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Its a very small problem, only emerged in the past two weeks. When I get into the car after its been raining/snow etc there is a dribble of water that runs from the drivers door seal and this ends up dripping onto the leather drivers seat and pooling on the seat, it isn't much but its a PITA.
Any suggested remedies?
Any suggested remedies?
I have this problem.
It may be worth pushing the seals on their rails toward the windscreen to minimise the gap between them. I think it is the gap between the articulating hood seals that allows water in. Close the door again and you should see where the glass makes contact with the rubber looks 'wet'.
If you take the seals off, there are some adjusting screws that allow you to slide the seal rails out, and towards the windows a little. This may help.
I looked at a new set of seals, and they came in at £60 a side.
It may be worth pushing the seals on their rails toward the windscreen to minimise the gap between them. I think it is the gap between the articulating hood seals that allows water in. Close the door again and you should see where the glass makes contact with the rubber looks 'wet'.
If you take the seals off, there are some adjusting screws that allow you to slide the seal rails out, and towards the windows a little. This may help.
I looked at a new set of seals, and they came in at £60 a side.
Edited by joesnow on Friday 29th January 09:31
MarsellusWallace said:
havoc said:
Shin-etzu grease.
Use SPARINGLY, and try not to get on the glass or the hood (it's a pain to clear-off). Use something like kitchen towel or a clean rag and rub it INTO the rubber of the hood seals. Should solve the problem.
Where is the best place to buy it from??Use SPARINGLY, and try not to get on the glass or the hood (it's a pain to clear-off). Use something like kitchen towel or a clean rag and rub it INTO the rubber of the hood seals. Should solve the problem.
Have a look on www.s2ki.co.uk
The grease mentioned above is fine but may be hard(ish) to get hold of. Some Honda dealers do not know what it is
but if you go in with part number they can look it up OK. A tube will last the lifetime of the car easily.
It's silicon grease IIRC and there are other alternatives if Honda no longer stock it.
But basically, the rubber, over time, dries and loses it's suppleness and ability to seal. Greasing it keeps it "moisturised" and working OK. It's not something particular to the S2000, most/any soft tops - and even normal cars where the windows seal against the rubber, although as it's "fixed" it's less likely to happen.
Of course dealers/mechanics should grease them every service but many/most don't.....
The grease mentioned above is fine but may be hard(ish) to get hold of. Some Honda dealers do not know what it is
but if you go in with part number they can look it up OK. A tube will last the lifetime of the car easily.It's silicon grease IIRC and there are other alternatives if Honda no longer stock it.
But basically, the rubber, over time, dries and loses it's suppleness and ability to seal. Greasing it keeps it "moisturised" and working OK. It's not something particular to the S2000, most/any soft tops - and even normal cars where the windows seal against the rubber, although as it's "fixed" it's less likely to happen.
Of course dealers/mechanics should grease them every service but many/most don't.....
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