Gap along top of windows on Cabriolet?

Hi Guys

My first problem with my cabriolet. There's a small gap at the back of both side windows:



Is this just a case of getting some new rubbers? If so where can I get them from?

Cheers
Dunc

it does look like you need new rubbers, pm chortle, he your best bet for info, Funkstar your best bet for bits

hope helps

chris

I've got the exact same problem just on one side at the front

Would love to know how to sort this

to me it just looks like maybe as said above you rubbers have changed shape a bit so as windows are wound up they dont quite sit in the designed channel

its hard to tell but i think the rubber on the right isnt sat in the metal chanel properly?

So where can i get these rubbers? Whats their name? Part number?

Arethey easy to replace?

i dont think they need to be replaced, just reseated. open the roof a bit and compare the 2 rubbers to see howe they are in the metal guides, you'll soon see if 1 isnt seated properly.

basically look close at the roof, the rubber channels and the rubbers themselves. when the hood is closed the actual frame should be straight over the windows, the metal channels should be screwed direct to the frame and the rubbers should all sit in the channels snug and be in alignment.

the rubbers dont really wear that much, from the pic something is definitely wrong for the 2 rubbers to be that far out of alignment. actually look at them both close to make sure both rubbers are fitted the right way round, maybe someone has fitted backwards

Cool ill try and have a look when i get in from work. i didnt notice it when i bought it so maybe i disturbed them when i put the roof down

I see what Johnny is saying and they look out of alignment and not fitted in the seal holders properly.
I would look at redoing the foam gaskets and replace the seals back properly, as you go along.
That way you can line them up a bit better.

Remember that there are usually plastic clips located either end of the retainers so remove from the middle and slide inwards.

They usually wouldn't move by just putting the roof down.

With the front one being out of alignment is stopping the widow from closing properly.

There is an adjustment bolt behind the door cards, to adjust the glass height once you have redone them, if required.

Well the windows are fully up as i did them up with the door open. i think i need to get a haynes manual lol. do they have much about cabriolets in them?

Okay,

Is the roof fully latched down?
This would bring the seals further into contact.
The front seal is out of position by the looks of it.
If that isn't the problem then your door or window is misaligned.
Or you roof frame is twisted or bent.

Putting new foam gaskets would lower the seal slightly too.

A few more pics showing the seals to make sure they aren't ripped or damaged may help.

More than likely it is a case of the front seal not seated in it's retainer properly.

Ill take pics later. its on both the windows so dont know if its the front misaligned. i put the hooks in and did them up one at a time. i need to look at it before i can give u any more. cheers for the help so far

Couldnt get pics in the end as had to go out. Will try in the morning.

No stress fella, when your ready.

the brown haynes has a good bit of info on the cabrio towards the end, well worth getting. if you shop around on ebay can usually get em for 99p

There is a link on here somewhere to a full Bentley down load too.