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slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 12:27 am
by erecsean
Hi guys i've got a na mx-5 and there seems to be a slight leak coming from the side by the door arch. I've only noticed it today cause it was pouring down with rain. I was wondering how could i stop this? Either diy or take it somewhere? Any suggestions? Thanks.
Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 7:54 am
by mazmad
NBs - and I think NAs have same softtop - tend to leak if anywhere at the back edge of the door window. Nothing major and I only ever found it leaked there if squirting a hose there when cleaning the green machine. That is why they have a little rubber catch tray and drain hole below this area (and btw good idea to clean this to prevent rust).
Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:59 am
by erecsean
Where is this catch tray/drain hole?
Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:06 am
by manga_blue
Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 11:12 am
by 93_Clubman
erecsean wrote:Where is this catch tray/drain hole?
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Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 1:03 pm
by mazmad
Gets filled up with gunk, pretty gross. Get a coat hanger and straighten it out and clear it so it drains.
Re: slight leak from soft top?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2013 10:08 pm
by YanMa YatTai
http://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=364658C) To adjust the seals closer to the windows, pull the rubber seals out of their tracks (straight pull down). Once the rubber seals are removed or at least pulled out of the way, you will see silver metal tracks. These tracks (as you can see) are held in-place with some screws. Loosen these screws and move these metal tracks closer to the outside of the car (towards the doors). Now tighten and re-install the rubber seals. FYI, this solution also works on the hardtops too!