Vert Window Gap

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Bobbydd21

Discussion Starter · Mar 6, 2018

Hey guys I've been having a leaking issue with my drivers side window for a while now and I can't figure out how to fix it. The leak is due to a slight gap between the top of the drivers side window and the seals on the top. I cannot get the window to seal tightly in the weatherstrip. If I adjust the bump stop up any further then the window hits the top. It's almost like the window is not going far enough inwards into the seal. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

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TheOdessa

· #2 · Mar 6, 2018

Welcome to the wonderful world of the vert life. If I ever get a new stang... never again

With that said is your weatherstripping stock? I've been slowly replacing mine due to sagging and it disintegrating. First the trunk decided to fail letting in water and causing a mold infestation. Then I did the outter lower window seals because the old ones were faded.

Lmr sells replacements.

The only time I can think of that I close my door and the seals don't line up is if the car is jacked up... but that was before the flsfc. I'd stick the stands behind the front tires on the frame and the front of the car looked like it was drooping down a bit. Unibodies...fun

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Bobbydd21

Discussion Starter · #3 · Mar 6, 2018

TheOdessa said:
Welcome to the wonderful world of the vert life. If I ever get a new stang... never again

With that said is your weatherstripping stock? I've been slowly replacing mine due to sagging and it disintegrating. First the trunk decided to fail letting in water and causing a mold infestation. Then I did the outter lower window seals because the old ones were faded.

Lmr sells replacements.

The only time I can think of that I close my door and the seals don't line up is if the car is jacked up... but that was before the flsfc. I'd stick the stands behind the front tires on the frame and the front of the car looked like it was drooping down a bit. Unibodies...fun

This vert and I have a love hate relationship haha.

I thought warn seals was the issue too so I just replaced all of them. No improvement. Passengers side is fine.

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Derfdog15

· #4 · Mar 6, 2018

It almost looks to me like the door may be out of alignment, based on the gap in the 3rd pic. You can adjust the window track in the front and rear IIRC as well, may need to slightly adjust the frame up in the rear portion.

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TheOdessa

· #5 · Mar 6, 2018

Derfdog15 said:
It almost looks to me like the door may be out of alignment, based on the gap in the 3rd pic. You can adjust the window track in the front and rear IIRC as well, may need to slightly adjust the frame up in the rear portion.

I was installing component speakers in my car over the weekend and found a random piece of metal sitting on the bottom of the door behind the speaker. I'll have to take a pic. I wonder if that's what it is. I almost threw it away but it was plastic on it that looks like goes up against the glass.

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Bobbydd21

Discussion Starter · #6 · Mar 6, 2018

TheOdessa said:
I was installing component speakers in my car over the weekend and found a random piece of metal sitting on the bottom of the door behind the speaker. I'll have to take a pic. I wonder if that's what it is. I almost threw it away but it was plastic on it that looks like goes up against the glass.

Hmm intersting. I wonder if something similar is happening here.

I also found this:

One of the comments on that video says "Good vid. If I can add some advice. Before doing this, make sure your door hinge/pin assemblies are tight and not worn out. This will cause the door/window assembly to droop down, and misalign. That and your door latch striker plate should also be properly adjusted. Worn hinge pins are a common weak spot on these doors (like mine were). Just saying."

I wonder if this could be the issue? If the door is closed though I don't see how the hinge/pin would cause a window misalignment. It seems like the door dragging would just make it harder to close, but once closed I don't see how the door could still be drooping.

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TheOdessa

· #7 · Mar 6, 2018

I think the poster on that video was pointing out 2 separate issues. Window misalignment OR door misalignment. Now you got me wondering how my window looks.

OP take off the door panel and poke around. See if you saw random metal on the bottom of the door like me. Takes all of 5 mins to remove the panel.

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Derfdog15

· #8 · Mar 6, 2018

Bobbydd21 said:
Hmm intersting. I wonder if something similar is happening here.

I also found this: 99-04 Mustang window track repair - YouTube
One of the comments on that video says "Good vid. If I can add some advice. Before doing this, make sure your door hinge/pin assemblies are tight and not worn out. This will cause the door/window assembly to droop down, and misalign. That and your door latch striker plate should also be properly adjusted. Worn hinge pins are a common weak spot on these doors (like mine were). Just saying."

I wonder if this could be the issue? If the door is closed though I don't see how the hinge/pin would cause a window misalignment. It seems like the door dragging would just make it harder to close, but once closed I don't see how the door could still be drooping.

I don't have my 03 on hand, and my '92 doesnt have front windows, or interior, or well most of the car. But I can take some pics of the door gap on the fox if you guys want, so you can see how it could effect things. On the fox, my doors need aligned for sure, and you have to lift up and push at an angle to get them to latch. I could see how missaligned door hinge would cause just enough droop/outer push for the window to not seat right.

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Bobbydd21

Discussion Starter · #9 · Mar 6, 2018

TheOdessa said:
I think the poster on that video was pointing out 2 separate issues. Window misalignment OR door misalignment. Now you got me wondering how my window looks.

OP take off the door panel and poke around. See if you saw random metal on the bottom of the door like me. Takes all of 5 mins to remove the panel.

Nope I've had the panel off for the past week trying to fix this and I haven't seen any.

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MariaNNasNashs04

· #10 · 22 d ago

If you haven't already, one thing you can try is lubricating the window seals with a silicone-based lubricant. This can help the window slide more smoothly and potentially create a better seal. It's a simple and affordable DIY fix that might do the trick.

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theabrosk

· #11 · 22 d ago (Edited)

This thread is from five years ago and thought I'd drop in to offer some advice. Dealing with a leaking driver's side window can be a real hassle, and I totally get how frustrating it can be.
From your description, it seems like the issue lies with the slight gap between the top of the window and the seals. If adjusting the bump stop doesn't solve the problem and the window still doesn't seal tightly in the weatherstrip, it's possible that the alignment might be off.
Also, check out snapshades.com because they might have some useful info or products related to window seals and weatherstripping. It's worth checking them out for potential insights or solutions.

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