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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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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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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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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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- #103 of 134
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Re: Leaky Lid Syndrome [matt1320]
by bookitty
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Sep 05, 2008 (5:15 am)
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Replying to: matt1320 (Sep 04, 2008 6:05 pm)
I believe that the leaks are inherent in the four door hard top, which removes in sections. Some of the members have been able to stop the leaks using various types of weather seal and/or that old Chrysler standby; dum-dum. I have the rag top, and love it!
Norm
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Re: Leaky Lid Syndrome [bookitty]
by matt1320
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Sep 05, 2008 (6:26 pm)
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Replying to: bookitty (Sep 05, 2008 5:15 am)
Norm,
Does the soft top leak? It's a shame that Chrysler has not officially 1) admitted that there is a problem, 2) offered a legitimate solution to current owners, 3) ensured that this does not occur on forthcoming models. An old Jeep may leak on its Road Atlas, but a new Jeep should not leak on its Nav System. In my opinion this is a disappointing situation because the Wrangler seems to be a relatively strong product, yet the Detroit 3 ask for a GubMint bailout. Listen to customers, sell what people want, maybe the circling of the drain can be averted. End of rant. Matt.
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- #105 of 134
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Re: Leaky Lid Syndrome [matt1320]
by bookitty
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Sep 06, 2008 (4:30 am)
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Replying to: matt1320 (Sep 05, 2008 6:26 pm)
Matt, my rag-top Wrangler does not leak. Sometimes after a hard rain, you will get some water coming in when you open the door (no drip channels) but that is very minor and after all, it's not a Volvo. Not everyone gets leakage as I understand it, but enough folks experience it so that we know it's not a phenonoman. Of course, people don't normally report that their vehicle doesn't leak. That is a fair expectation.
Norm
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'09 JK Changes
by matt1320
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Sep 06, 2008 (1:24 pm)
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Has anyone heard of any revisions for the 2009 Jeep Wrangler/Unlimited? Any unofficially official announcements, rumor, gossip, or BS will satisfy my curiosity. Muchas Gracias.
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Re: '09 JK Changes [matt1320]
by greengirl4j
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Sep 07, 2008 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: matt1320 (Sep 06, 2008 1:24 pm)
No.. but I have been checking for months since the dealership messed up my order...I ordered the 4 door, 6 speed tranny, Wrangler Sahara Unlimited fully loaded, dual top, nav, etc...after waiting for 4 months, the wrong jeep came in and then I heard about of all the leaks, rust, engine issues, etc.. and as gas prices went to $4, I gave up! Anyway, I have been researching revisions for 2009 but all I hear is that Chrysler is going under and poor quality will continue to be inevitable until another maker takes over completely! 
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