129 Hardtop leaking

[Flying Scot]

Because the weather has been horrible up here i was TOLD to put on the hard top.

On Sunday we had a sunny dry day so managed it easy peasy smeared both seals on the top of the windscreen and on the front bottom edge of the hardtop with the dreaded petroleum jelly.

BUT it is leaking like a sieve from the top of the A pillar BOTH sides and landing on the seats - had a hot (heated seats) wet bum today - AAAAAAGHHH.

I guess i need a new seal(s) or is there a quick dirty fix?

If i am going to have to fit new seal(s) is this a b*****d of a job to do (instructions on how to do this appreciated) and do i need to replace both or if one which one?

needless to say the car was bone dry with the soft top on WIMMMIN!!!!

any help suggestions appreciated

thanks in anticipation

David

 

[BTB 500]

Is this the original hard top for the vehicle? If so, was it leak-free before?

If it's not the original hard top it's possible that the seals are not compatible, for example I'm sure I remember reading that the seals had to be changed (and some adjustment made to the locking mechanism) in order to use a panoramic top on some R129s.

 

[KLP 92]

If its leaking form the top of both side wimdows where they meet the A pillars you will need to readjust the windows.

Basically you have to take of the lower slab on the outside of the doors, and then adjust the 2 bolts to change the angles etc. If this is the case let me know and i'll give you detailed instructions on how to do it.