Leaky T-tops - the epidemic.

[es.biggs]

Thanks man, I'll get that bulletin and post it up on here!

[nd_aussie]

im about to just inject some rtv glue in that shiit

[Jiinx]

im about to just inject some rtv glue in that shiit

That's how I went about it.
I used an exacto knife to lift the little rubber seal on the top of the Troof glass ( where it meets the locking assembly ) and put a little bit of RTV between it and the glass. I wiped off the excess and I cleaned the T roof drainholes REALLY well.

It seems like I only have issues when I aim the power washer directly at the door/ glass seam now, but that's little more than a trickle. When I get her back on the road in spring ( and after all of the work she needs ) I'll be able to judge how well it's held up.

[New Jersey]

would love to see that tsb from nissan.
im about to order the weatherstripping and dont mind buying them if they will fix the problem, but if i bought them for nothing i would hang myself.
anyone else have any success with any fixes?

[es.biggs]

I will try to get that bulletin up tonight man, I'll get them off of Alldata at work and try to post it up

[300ZXttZMAN]

Guess I'm lucky, never had a drop of water in the Z. It's times like these that make me glad I paid more for a better condition Z.

samess i guess im lucky too but im doing research to help fellow members also i have a 94 tt 5 spd parts car with good weather stripping (on t-tops and doors, and hatch ect..) but im keeping for my self unless someone makes me a crazy offer on something

[300ZXttZMAN]

Most dealerships including the one I work at use them. Nothing wrong with it if you are smart and keep a distance between the nozzle and the car...if you don't like it write your congressmen!

amen^^

[BigTDogg (MA)]

Mine barely dribbles a bit when driving in heavy rain.

I would never, ever powerwash my car. *shudders* The under chassis, maybe, but at a very low pressure.

[kitoko]

I will try to get that bulletin up tonight man, I'll get them off of Alldata at work and try to post it up

Thanks for the TSB idea, biggs. It made me slap my head, since years ago I looked up and found TSB's for water leaks on my 240 but I forgot to do it for my Z (which I just got last year). Instead I've been searching the Web for a good while until I landed here.

There's no free link to TSB NTB93-156 on the Web, but you can go to your library and get it free, or subscribe to Mitchell's: https://www.eautorepair.net/Marketing/Default.asp

the link to the TSB is on this page: https://www.eautorepair.net/app/TSBS_AL ... VID=107867

Here is the beginning of the TSB, which contains detailed instructions and illustrations on how to stop the leaks, mainly with strategically-placed Permatex #82 Black Super Weatherstrip Adhesive (Item No. 81850) or equivalent:

TECHNICAL BULLETIN NTB93-156
October 28, 1993
300ZX (Z32) T-BAR ROOF WATER LEAKAGE
APPLIED MODELS: 1990-93 300ZX (Z32)
SERVICE INFORMATION:
On some of the applied vehicles, water leaks may be identified at the following areas:
I. Water Leakage from Body Side Weatherstrip
II. Water Leakage from Body Side Center Weatherstrip
III. Water Leak from T-Bar Roof Assembly
REPAIR INFORMATION:
I. Water Leakage from Body Side Weatherstrip
1. Removal of Body Side Weatherstrip
a. Remove T-Bar Roof Assembly
b. Remove weatherstrip from the body.
NOTE: The weatherstrip is secured to the body with two (2) screws and three clips. (Figure 1)

[canadian booster]

did anyone ever look into this TSB? my arm and a** are soaked from the drive to work this morning..
yes.. from rain..

[canadian booster]

did some digging over at Nissan, printed, scanned and posted to FTP for your enjoyment, BOOYA!

http://www.hazydaydream.com/300zx/leakyttop.pdf