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Alberta_ZR1 · 05-17-2011

After fighting with this for 2.5 hours and spending countless hours searching on the web, I am hoping that one of you guys can help solve this problem I'm having.

I am trying to adjust the passenger side window so it will seal. I have the tip in and stops adjusted correctly so the window is sitting tight along the roof and A-pillar weather stripping.

But for the life of me, I can not get the B-pillar to seal. The gap is large enough that I can easily see that the window is not touching the weather stripping. The problem is, I don't see any adjustments that allow for the window to come in, even the striker and latch aren't adjustable. Am I missing something guys??

I have tried using my FSM for adjustment tips, but it isn't much help. Any help from the wealth of experience on here would be greatly appreciated!!

I have attached a photo of the window bolts for reference if someone needs it.

I'm hoping to have this sealed up for the 6.5 hour road trip this weekend.

T

GOLDCYLON · 05-17-2011

Tyler relax the felt stops. You have to be to far forward against the window. Im amazed the power windows are working

Alberta_ZR1 · 05-17-2011

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Originally Posted by GOLDCYLON

Tyler relax the felt stops. You have to be to far forward against the window. Im amazed the power windows are working

Are you referring to the felt stops indicated by the yellow arrow? I've got the back one almost completely backed off and the front is only slightly adjusted forward. I will back both of them off completely tonight when I get home and see if I get any different results.

The drivers door seals up perfectly with the new stripping, but this passenger door definitely is not going as well.

Thanks for the suggestion on this.

GOLDCYLON · 05-17-2011

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Originally Posted by Alberta_ZR1

Are you referring to the felt stops indicated by the yellow arrow? .

Yes.... And no problem. Lets us know if that solves the problem

gbrtng · 05-17-2011

It looks like you are going have to adjust the glass backward - Start by loosening the three studs that attach the window to the lift mechanism.

Have you replaced the B-pillar seal with a non-factory piece?

Alberta_ZR1 · 05-17-2011

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Originally Posted by gbrtng

Have you replaced the B-pillar seal with a non-factory piece?

Yes the B-pillar was replaced with a non-factory piece, mainly because they don't make the "good" stuff anymore, but the drivers door seals perfectly fine.

I have adjust the window backward, but them I'm too far back from the A-pillar and it doesn't align right.

But I will gave the glass an adjustment again and see.

Scrrem · 05-17-2011

Tyler,
Post up on your outcome. I just had my windshield replaced and the gasket was non-OEM. On the way down to BG, I had air wistling at the top or side on both sides and leaked water on the drivers side. The glass guy told me an ajustment may be required. I've never done this, but may give it a try.
Rich

secondchance · 05-17-2011

Like Goldcyclone said, loosen and relax the felt window stop for the rear of the window.
Then, along the bottom of the door(facing the ground), there are 2 bolts that hold the bottom of the window regulator. Loosen the bolt and move out or in as needed. As you move the bottom of the regulator you will notice the top of the window tip in and out.
I hope this helps.

Scrrem · 05-17-2011

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Originally Posted by secondchance

Like Goldcyclone said, loosen and relax the felt window stop for the rear of the window.
Then, along the bottom of the door(facing the ground), there are 2 bolts that hold the bottom of the window regulator. Loosen the bolt and move out or in as needed. As you move the bottom of the regulator you will notice the top of the window tip in and out.
I hope this helps.

Hey Yun....sounds like a Mount Vernon Maintenance Day?

Rich

secondchance · 05-17-2011

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Originally Posted by secondchance

Like Goldcyclone said, loosen and relax the felt window stop for the rear of the window.
Then, along the bottom of the door(facing the ground), there are 2 bolts that hold the bottom of the window regulator. Loosen the bolt and move out or in as needed. As you move the bottom of the regulator you will notice the top of the window tip in and out.
I hope this helps.

Actually, now that I think about it, I believe regulator attachment at bottom is fixed and top is adjustible. Need to loosen the top and move in and out to adjust window top tip in and out.
Sorry for the confusion.

I tried an aftermarket B pillar weatherstrip and could not adjust to achieve seal and avaid the window from binding. Ended up replacing with factory piece. They can still be found.

05-17-2011	#1
Alberta_ZR1 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Calgary Alberta Posts: 191	Window Seal Help After fighting with this for 2.5 hours and spending countless hours searching on the web, I am hoping that one of you guys can help solve this problem I'm having. I am trying to adjust the passenger side window so it will seal. I have the tip in and stops adjusted correctly so the window is sitting tight along the roof and A-pillar weather stripping. But for the life of me, I can not get the B-pillar to seal. The gap is large enough that I can easily see that the window is not touching the weather stripping. The problem is, I don't see any adjustments that allow for the window to come in, even the striker and latch aren't adjustable. Am I missing something guys?? I have tried using my FSM for adjustment tips, but it isn't much help. Any help from the wealth of experience on here would be greatly appreciated!! I have attached a photo of the window bolts for reference if someone needs it. I'm hoping to have this sealed up for the 6.5 hour road trip this weekend. T __________________ [SIZE=1][SIZE=2]Tyler[/SIZE] [SIZE=1]1993 ZR-1 - Polo Green[/SIZE] [/SIZE] Last edited by Alberta_ZR1; 05-17-2011 at 01:54 AM.

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05-17-2011	#5
gbrtng Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: San Antonio area Posts: 1,179	Re: Window Seal Help It looks like you are going have to adjust the glass backward - Start by loosening the three studs that attach the window to the lift mechanism. Have you replaced the B-pillar seal with a non-factory piece? __________________ “Buy the best example of what you want, and pay whatever it takes. That way, you cry only once.” ~ Bruce Meyer

05-17-2011	#7
Scrrem Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Alexandria, Virginia Posts: 1,467	Re: Window Seal Help Tyler, Post up on your outcome. I just had my windshield replaced and the gasket was non-OEM. On the way down to BG, I had air wistling at the top or side on both sides and leaked water on the drivers side. The glass guy told me an ajustment may be required. I've never done this, but may give it a try. Rich __________________ 1990 Bright Red Coupe #608 380 Stroker, Ported Heads/Intake/Housings/TB Haibeck Secondary Delete Chip / Pete's Cams George Braml Intake / FIC Injectors Coated SW Headers / Corsa Bill Boudreau B/B ZF6 / Viper 4.10 gears Ron Davis Radiator Pioneer AVIC-Z140BH NAV Fikse FM5's 285 / 335 / C6 Brakes WAZOO Member

05-17-2011	#8
secondchance Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: McLean, VA Posts: 3,723	Re: Window Seal Help Like Goldcyclone said, loosen and relax the felt window stop for the rear of the window. Then, along the bottom of the door(facing the ground), there are 2 bolts that hold the bottom of the window regulator. Loosen the bolt and move out or in as needed. As you move the bottom of the regulator you will notice the top of the window tip in and out. I hope this helps.