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A1ain
Joined: 07 Apr 2017 Posts: 6 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 6:06 pm Post subject: Targa roof not sitting flush |
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Hello! I have a problem that the targa roof on my '79 924 is not sitting flush. I've replaced the main seal, it doesn't leak and it's locked down on all 4 points. Has anyone got ideas what could be causing it not to sit flush all the way around? Anything I could look out for? Thanks, Alain _________________ '79 924 NA |
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 10:16 pm Post subject: |
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The new seals are the problem. They appear not to be exactly the same as the originals causing the panel to be tight and sit proud. Everyone who has changed in the UK has noted the same problem. I've bought aftermarket and Porsche seal to find both have the problem. On a positive, its water tight! _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
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Shurick
Joined: 15 May 2005 Posts: 524 Location: Russia, Moscow.
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Posted: Mon May 22, 2017 10:20 pm Post subject: |
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From the website of my seal supplier:
Quote: | Since our seal is a new seal you will notice a little difference in your car’s sunroof once installed. The new seal is not compressed yet like the old seal is (20+ years of compression), and this could make the sunroof not sit as flush as it used to. We have noticed that over time the seal will compress and the sunroof will sit more flush again. This is the case with the OEM seal and ours, but this seal tends to sit more flush than the OEM does. |
_________________ WBR, Shurick
'79 931 -- intercooled K26-3060-6.10 turbo @ 1.2 bar, EFI+EDIS, 951S brakes, stripped interior, 951 look.
'86 924S -- R.I.P.
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Carrera RSR
Joined: 08 Jan 2010 Posts: 2309 Location: Somerset, UK
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Posted: Tue May 23, 2017 5:54 pm Post subject: |
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Shurick wrote: | From the website of my seal supplier:
Quote: | Since our seal is a new seal you will notice a little difference in your car’s sunroof once installed. The new seal is not compressed yet like the old seal is (20+ years of compression), and this could make the sunroof not sit as flush as it used to. We have noticed that over time the seal will compress and the sunroof will sit more flush again. This is the case with the OEM seal and ours, but this seal tends to sit more flush than the OEM does. |
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Bullshit. The new is noticeably larger than the old, both aftermarket and Porsche supplied. Probably the same manufacturer. My seal has been in the car for 4 years and still doesn't sit flush like the old. Both the seal protrudes above the roof line as does the panel. #theydontmakethemliketheyusedto! _________________ 1980 931 - forged pistons, Piper cam, K27/26 3257 6.10 hybrid turbo, 951 FMIC, custom intake, Mittelmotor dizzy & cam pulley, H&S exhaust, GAZ Gold, Fuch'ed, Quaife
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Ian89C4
Joined: 01 Apr 2011 Posts: 561 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 24, 2017 7:06 am Post subject: |
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I just put the exact same one on my 931 and it has the same problem...sits a little high. But it is a pretty tight seal on the plus side. _________________ Ian Edgerly
North Carolina
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1981 924 SCCA/ChampCar Weissach Race Car ("Serenity")
1987 924S ChampCar Endurance Car ("Der Weg")
1980 924 Euro ("Wahala") |
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A1ain
Joined: 07 Apr 2017 Posts: 6 Location: Auckland, New Zealand
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Posted: Sun May 28, 2017 6:14 am Post subject: |
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Thanks everyone for the input!! So I'm not the only one. At least it's good to know there's nothing seriously wrong with my roof. As I'm a stubborn perfectionist, I'll look into how I can nevertheless get a flush water-tight roof. If I discover anything revolutionary, I'll be sure to let you know. _________________ '79 924 NA |
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Ian89C4
Joined: 01 Apr 2011 Posts: 561 Location: North Carolina
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Posted: Wed May 31, 2017 6:56 am Post subject: |
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Please do, it does bug me a little every time I walk into the garage _________________ Ian Edgerly
North Carolina
Current:
1981 924 SCCA/ChampCar Weissach Race Car ("Serenity")
1987 924S ChampCar Endurance Car ("Der Weg")
1980 924 Euro ("Wahala") |
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