LiveFree369 Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 Hey everyone. I have a '79 280zx. I got a new windshield a couple weeks ago, and to my dismay, found out that water was STILL leaking into my car. I thought that it was coming from the windshield so I took my ZX back to the shop where I had the windshield replaced. They notified me that the windshield is NOT the actual problem! On the right hand side of the car, where the water can get in to naturally drain down next to the door, there is a spot that is no longer welded together.. It is at the top right, above the windshield. I have two options, seal it, or get it re-welded. I do not have the funds to take it to a body shop, or the proper tools to re-weld this tiny area without damaging the brand new windshield (The welding materials my boyfriend and I have will alternately damage the windshield, so not worth it). So, silicone is going to be applied. It should hold up. In case anyone else has this problem, hope this helps. Sorry I do not know the technical term for the actual area. If anyone needs clarification, I can take pictures and explain this in more detail. Also, if anyone wants, I can update and let you know how the silicone holds up. Before I silicone this, does anyone know of anything that can hold up better, or will this do the job? Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big-phil Posted June 6, 2009 Share Posted June 6, 2009 My driver floor gets wet when it rains. I'm getting a new windshield and was hoping that would fix it. I'm going to look all around the drains also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
renatodato Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 Go to AutoZone or Kragen and get "window weld". It works better than silicone. I think it's urethane based. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LiveFree369 Posted June 7, 2009 Author Share Posted June 7, 2009 Thanks reatodato Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
softopz Posted June 7, 2009 Share Posted June 7, 2009 My friend is having the same issue I think its from his wiper cover seeping through firewall and into the car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stony Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Z's also have rust issues in teh area under the dash in the area where the wiper motors go. had a pretty bad area fix on my old Z and that fixed the water issue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islanddozer Posted June 8, 2009 Share Posted June 8, 2009 Look at my post on this thread http://forums.hybridz.org/showthread.php?t=148631 I am rebuilding my 1980 280zx and and have found some bad engineering arround the windshield. The panels are placed in a bad angle for rain run-off. Any roofer knows to lay shingles over to allow water run-off over the shingles. Too bad the nissan engineers didn't spend a summer roofing lol. Plus that horrible seam sealer they used is so porous. I finnished those areas but haven't updated the pics. Just used pf214 (Pro-form firm and flex premium rubber based sealer). Comes in a caulking tube. The most important thing is to remove as much rust as possible and use a self-etch primmer. I spent hours with a small pick getting into seams and hard to reach areas. it will keep your ride intact good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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