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Discussion in 'Early CJ5 and CJ6 Tech' started by Limpinleon, Dec 6, 2005.

  1. Dec 6, 2005
    Limpinleon

    Limpinleon Limpinleon

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    Ok..new top is great but as with all Jeeps new problems...Windshield had to be shimed..this broke the seal between whindshield and the body. Now area under windshield LEAKS...new rubber seal on the way.
    Leon 8)
     
    Limpinleon, Dec 6, 2005
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  2. Dec 6, 2005
    Andycj5

    Andycj5 Member

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    Re: Ne top

    I had the same problem. I had to shim mine and it leaks pretty bad. I REALLY need to get a new seal!
    Andy
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2005
    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Re: Ne top

    New WS seal will significantly improve the top fit.
     
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  4. Dec 6, 2005
    Hippo393

    Hippo393 Jeepless

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    Re: Ne top

    Yep, same here. But the problem isn't the seal though, it's the shims throwing off the angle of the mating surfaces. It'd be the same if there were a shim somewhere on the block when you bolt down the head....the gasket won't seal, and ordering a new gasket/seal won't solve the prob. :(
     
    Hippo393, Dec 6, 2005
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    Andycj5

    Andycj5 Member

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    Re: Ne top

    I was thinking maybe my seal was worn out (it looks worn out) and with a new one I wouldn't need a shim. At least I hope thats the case!
     
    Andycj5, Dec 6, 2005
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Re: Ne top

    To be truthfully honest I think alot of the sealing problems are caused from the age of the bodies and the sway back nature that seems to be inherent in the jeep after so many years of use, rust and neglect and then we are told by the top manufacture to come up with this measurement from the windshield to the tub when installing the top that is difficult since everything is bowed and warped now.
     
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    sparky

    sparky Sandgroper Staff Member Founder

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    Re: Ne top

    <shrug> Just a couple weeks ago I saw what it did for MOP's Jeep...
     
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    Mcruff

    Mcruff Earlycj5 Machinist

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    Re: Ne top

    Oh it (gasket) made a huge difference in mine also Sparky, but alot of guys seem to struggle with this issue and the sway back may be part of the problem also.
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2005
    speedbuggy

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    Even with a new gasket, I had to shim my w/s to get the top to fit. I cut the ends off of 2 rubber bungee cords and layed them under the w/s. Worked perfectly.
     
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  10. Dec 7, 2005
    panzer

    panzer Super Mod Staff Member

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    I didn't have any problems w/ my new top. Course it was a Tiger Top.
    I had already replaced the seal so everything lined up w/ no problem.
     
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    lynn

    lynn Time machine / Early CJ5 HR Rep Staff Member

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    I installed a new cowl seal, new top, new windshield and gasket, and a fiberglass tub back in '95/96.
    It leaked pretty bad before the new stuff.
    After the new stuff, it leaked slightly less. I still get a wet right foot when driving in the rain :rofl:
     
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  12. Dec 7, 2005
    timgr

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    IIRC even new soft-top Jeeps leaked at the windshield seal. Soft top sealing was imperfect at best; wind would blow rain in through the door seals, etc. My hard top sealed somewhat better.
     
    timgr, Dec 7, 2005
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