Convertable Roof Parts ?

[grinder]

Hiya Chaps

the roof on the cab leaks ( dont they all ! )

but upon closer inspection - it seems that its leaking on the seal that the window sits up against ( it has a tear in it ) when closed

So - can you buy a new seal ??

i have been looking on the EPC - and the pics are just that bad you cant tell

so if any of you have had a new roof fitted - can you replace the bit that the window closes up against - and if so - how does it connect .. glue , screws , clips etc..

i would get a pic - but the car is under a cover so isnt that simple

it would seem that its ONLY leaking in this spot - but it looks like a new roof - so not sure if just the rear section has been replaced leaving the original ( and old ) hard top bit

any info is greatly welcomed

Stu / Grinder

[grinder]

OK found a pic of the bit im looking for

[Kron]

http://www.trademotion.com/partlocator/index.cfm?action=getJointLocator&siteid=214264&chapter=&Sectionids=0,5034&groupid=52029&subgroupid=2390&componentid=0&make=22&model=RX7&year=1991&graphicID=5400145&callout=2&catalogid=2&displayCatalogid=0

[Prof]

You can replace that part - from memory mine cost £45 from a Mazda dealer.  They clip in and have a gluey bit on one end.  You can also get the long rubber along the front window top, and the seals at the front and back of the doors as well.

[grinder]

ooohh thanks chaps

the only other one that needs replacing is the one that runs down the door frame ( side of the windscreen ) - it has a tear in the rubber - but looks like some one has put glue on it - but its not leaking

im just wondering if the £45 will stop it leaking - or is it a waste of money

Kron - nice pics - better than the EPC - it looks like No:2

[pdtaylor18]

Stu, being the cheap person we all know you to be I can give you a 2nd hand one for £15.  It might well be worth the £45 to get a new one though, does seem rather cheap for a Mazda part though.  Remember I enquired about the roof studs, bolts and washers and that was £300 !!!!!   cant do enough of  !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! these !!!!!!!!!!!!
Anyway I should have one better than yours. As a cheap fix try pulling the rubber out from the frame a little and make sure your door is adjusted correctly so its flush with the skin. Every mm helps on these.

[grinder]

the door is shutting fine against it (i think )

i need to get some pics to explain where and how its split - its looks like its in a wierd place

and very arkward to explain

thing is - its hard to figure out where the water is coming from - but its defo from that side - so thats all i can guess it is

[pdtaylor18]

quite often its the seal that runs down the window, more noteably in the top right corner as you look at it. It might just need pulling out a little. I also use a rubber conditioner as this does help in getting a good seal, after a while they go super smooth or even brittle and dont really do their job. A conditioner will take that layer off and does seem to help...... a little.

Also you will notice a little rubber rain \'catcher\' that sits in the left hand top corner, make sure thats doing its job.  Sometimes a bucket of water will let you know where it it.  Very few rx7\'s are completely waterproof but its just a case of fine tuning in all cases. I am so glad that I have about 3 comeplete roof worth of spares in the loft, dread to think what all the seals would cost to replace? !!

[grinder]

the rain catcher is fine as far as i can tell - but the seal on the roof looks like it should go over the top of that - and it doesnt

so i THINK its leaking in between the catcher and the top seal if that makes sense ??

and if you stand out side the car - its the top left corner its dripping in from