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Leak in the Jeep

Discussion in 'Wrangler JK (2007-2017)' started by RBJeep, Feb 21, 2018.

  1. Feb 21, 2018 at 2:21 PM
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    RBJeep

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    Hey guys,

    I have a leak coming through the left and right doors on my 2015 Jeep Wrangler Sport 2D. Looking to see if anyone has an idea on how i can fix this. Thinking it may be that the two hard top pieces are not identical. One looks like it is from an older jeep but the right one fits perfect.
     
    RBJeep, Feb 21, 2018
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  2. Feb 21, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    RBJeep

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    So ideally when it sits this is when i get the water coming through. Soaking my floormats on both driver and passenger.
     
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  3. Feb 21, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    chris4x4

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    Welcome tot the site! Try taking the 2 front panels off, and cleaning the rubber seals good, then carefully re install. I had to do that a couple times, and it stopped any leaks.
     
    chris4x4, Feb 21, 2018
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  4. Feb 21, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    Offroad798

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    Welcome to the forum. I have those great t-tops and they do leak. I took it to the dealer and they adjusted the panels, That lasted awhile and then it leaks again. They havent been off since the dealer adjusted them. Not floods but some very small leaks. I have not looked at this yet, because of more pressing things. From what I have heard is you have to install the tops correctly. OK. I have never like t tops they all have leaked one time or another. I will let you know when I get a chance to look at this. Good luck.
     
    Offroad798, Feb 21, 2018
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  5. Feb 21, 2018 at 6:41 PM
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    JKBob 25

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    Welcome to the forum RBJeep.
     
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  6. Feb 21, 2018 at 6:56 PM
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    Welcome! As mentioned already cleaning, conditioning the rubber seals and re-installing the tops correctly could remedy the situation. The two tops are not exactly identical as the passenger side top needs to be installed first. Have someone run a water hose in shower mode over various areas of the roof and doors to see if you can identify where the water is gaining entry. Some owners have had some success with small rubber/foam self-sticking strips sold in home centers to close up any gaps. Is this a recent or ongoing problem or a new-for-you JK purchase? Post some pics of the JK and the hard top pieces that are not identical.
     
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  7. Feb 22, 2018 at 8:47 AM
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    All the world's indeed a stage And we are merely players Performers and portrayers Each another's audience Outside the gilded cage
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    IMO start with this ^.

    Also make sure the rear bolts aren't too tight, they can make the front of the panel lift slightly, causing leaks. Personally I don't even use them unless I'm running the panels without the rear top.

    Good luck and welcome!!
     
    Blue Baby Sound, Feb 22, 2018
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  8. Feb 24, 2018 at 9:56 AM
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    The only leak my tj has is water I think it’s very hard to stop after you start taking top & doors off
     
    LYFZGOOD, Feb 24, 2018
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  9. Feb 26, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Prerunner1982

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    It’s a squeeze in the trees,
    Fun in the sun,
    Walks on the rocks,
    A snail on the trail.

    There is crud in the mud,
    ‘mire on the tire,
    A squeal in the wheel
    And there’s a leak in the Jeep!


    "Leak in the Jeep" sounded like a nursery rhyme....the creative juices started flowing and well there ya go.
    I agree with the answers above so this is the only thing I have to contribute here...

    Welcome to Jeeps.net
     
    Prerunner1982, Feb 26, 2018
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