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neilcmusic

Active Member

• Sep 5, 2015

• #1

I really don't understand what these holes are for , they are basically letting water into my new door tops and its dripping out of the bolt on the inside and onto the inside floor , why would a drain hole exist that let water IN? Can I plug these with filler or is there a reason why I shouldn't do this , I can already see my 2 month old door top rusting.

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jamesmartin

Well-Known Member

• Sep 5, 2015

• #2

supposed to let water out that runs past the seals,i spray a lot of waxoyl through the frame helps stop the rot from inside out

 

Turboman

Mab An Gov

• Sep 5, 2015

• #3

neilcmusic said:

I really don't understand what these holes are for , they are basically letting water into my new door tops and its dripping out of the bolt on the inside and onto the inside floor , why would a drain hole exist that let water IN? Can I plug these with filler or is there a reason why I shouldn't do this , I can already see my 2 month old door top rusting.

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Are they to access a fastener? Cant remember, while since I had those doors.

It is well worth spraying Dinitrol or similar into the frames before fitting new doors!

 

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honolulujoe

Well-Known Member

• Sep 5, 2015

• #4

where did you get your tops?

I got one from famous four and the hole is a lot smaller, the hole on the other door is the same size as yours but neither let water in through the bolt, are your seals ok?

 

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John S

Well-Known Member

• Sep 7, 2015

• #5

They are to let water out that gathers in the channel strip. If you block them you'll accelerate rusting as the water has no where to drain. A simple solution for a utility vehicle designed back in the day.

 

oxides

Well-Known Member

• Sep 7, 2015

• #6

Use some sealant on the rubber strip - or get a new rubber strip, your's clearly isn't doing its job properly....

 

ciderman

Active Member

• Sep 24, 2015

• #7

I have drilled holes to drain the second row doors in a station wagon or 3. I would rather replace the channels than the whole door- i also seal the door under the window channel.