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Re: 08' Wrangler Hard Top Leaking =( [luvthejeep]
by moisha3
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Jul 01, 2008 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: luvthejeep (Jun 23, 2008 3:52 am)
did ya 07 sarhara have the sundowner top or hard top...so far my 08 with the standard rag top has had no leaks..maybe lucky or not hard enough rain? also another reply on here lemon lawed there sahara and chrysler would not let them get another jeep!!!!
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- #94 of 134
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leaks!?
by moisha3
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Aug 04, 2008 (7:13 pm)
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to all those with leaks on there wrangler X-Sahara-etc...if you look under top where it goes across the rubber molding you will see or should see weather stripping on each corner...if not then that is your first problem...now if you do have the weather stripping, try taking off the two corner pieces and run one piece acrosss from one side to the other...wahla...no leaks and alot less wind noise comin in thru front...a simple $3.00 fix...
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- #95 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [sgtrock62]
by ross16
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Aug 25, 2008 (12:19 pm)
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Replying to: sgtrock62 (Mar 06, 2008 2:22 pm)
Just curious. Are you located in NJ? My 2008 Wrangler with 300 miles on it has a Freedom Top that leaks. I made an appointment for next week and the dealer said they are bringing in the Water Doctor. Any further problem with leaks?
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- #96 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [ross16]
by sgtrock62
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Aug 25, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: ross16 (Aug 25, 2008 12:19 pm)
No, I live in SC. I haven't had another leak. They got it right the first time. Hope they do as well on yours. Good luck.
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- #97 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [sgtrock62]
by moisha3
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Aug 26, 2008 (6:52 pm)
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Replying to: sgtrock62 (Aug 25, 2008 3:03 pm)
out of curiosity? did the docotr's use weather strip or silicone bead? I didn't and haven't had any leaks so far but noticed that on regular top each corner had a small piece of weather strip...everytime top was down one or the other flew off with the wind..keep weather strip in glove box and ran it across the whole top from corner to corner...cut down on wind noise and still no leaking! as far as ya post-"don't buy a wrangler" my big dog would have a fit if I didn't...afterall ya can't put 225lbs in any four door that I know of...he loves the top down and drooling onto cars that tailgate..
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- #98 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [moisha3]
by bookitty
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Aug 27, 2008 (4:33 am)
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Replying to: moisha3 (Aug 26, 2008 6:52 pm)
Moisha, you may have inadvertently fixed the problem when you applied the weather strip. Seems as though it works. There really is no valid excuse for Jeep to have this problem this long. It's not as if they invented the wheel and cannot take it further. happy to hear that you seem to have a solution, and now I'm making a mental note to keep a considerable distance behind you to avoid "drool."
Norm
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- #99 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [moisha3]
by sgtrock62
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Aug 27, 2008 (1:37 pm)
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Replying to: moisha3 (Aug 26, 2008 6:52 pm)
They used weather strips no top and put silicone bead along the bottom on the inside of the windshield. Not sure why they did that, but in anycase, they fixed the problem.
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- #100 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [bookitty]
by moisha3
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Sep 01, 2008 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: bookitty (Aug 27, 2008 4:33 am)
yo norm...it's only bad when it's hot, or he drinks and shakes his head, but the drool isn't the deterent...it's his 36" neck, 50" chest and 225+lbs that'll make ya keep ya distance...and he's only a puppy...as far as the weather strip, I caught that one by coincedence when going to put the top up and seeing one side missing...but it does indeed work! I do believe if ya'll could put a bead of silicone across that whole piece it would probably work better, since the weather strip's glue has a tendency to loosen up and go flying down the road...
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- #101 of 134
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Re: Don't buy a 2008 Wrangler [sgtrock62]
by moisha3
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Sep 01, 2008 (7:17 pm)
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Replying to: sgtrock62 (Aug 27, 2008 1:37 pm)
rock62---that one baffles me...inside bottom of window! if anything there is enough of a gap around the outside perimeter where ya could put a molding thus oliviate any water or wind from penetrating to the inside...which is my next move..and if that works I just might patent it and charge Jeep for the idea...but glad it all worked out for ya bud! btw--ya think chrome or black rubber?
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- #102 of 134
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Leaky Lid Syndrome
by matt1320
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Sep 04, 2008 (6:05 pm)
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I am considering the purchase of my third Jeep Wrangler, however I am concerned over the Leaky Lid Syndrome. When I got my '00 TJ, the owner's material (VHS tape) listed the steps for top installation and removal in a specific order. Does the '08 JK have a similar process for top installation and removal? If there is a specific procedure, could the leaks be caused by not following the steps in order?
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