i own a 1989 VW golf Cabriolet. It has a new convertible roof but it leaks

Asked by Chelsea Feb 27, 2015 at 09:09 PM about the 1989 Volkswagen Cabriolet Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

serious leak where the top locks down to the frame on the top left corner of the drivers
side door so much so that we have a swimming pool on the floor and the driver seat is
soaked. Any ideas how to fix it?

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Michael answered 9 years ago

I believe there is a latch adjustment with the J hook that will be able to help create a water tight seal. Heres a link on the top install and adjustments: http://www.toplessrabbit.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=2330

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