SRT/10 Roof leaking. Is there a cure?

[Andrew/USPWR]

Washing the new SRT/10 snake, I’m seeing water dripping down inside the glass, where the roof meets the windshield. Is there a cure to this or do you just keep a towel in the car?

2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[viperbilliam]

Re: SRT/10 Roof leaking. Is there a cure?

Yes, this is a dealer/factory problem. Make sure your window is all the way up when washing or driving in the rain. Failing that, you have a bad seal that should be replaced under the factory warranty. Is your seal dry? They should be lubricated periodically (annually, in the fall) with silicone gel.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Re: SRT/10 Roof leaking. Is there a cure?

I just got the car a week ago so I suppose its dry. It leaks on both side the same way.
I'm having the dealer replace the window regulator next week , I'll have them check that as well.
thanks.




2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[Nobody]

In that pic the whole roof to windshield and side window fit looks f***ed up, no wonder it leaks . looks like a warranty issue .... and no they do not normally leak like a gen 1 or 2

 

[rleminv]

In that pic the whole roof to windshield and side window fit looks f***ed up, no wonder it leaks . looks like a warranty issue .... and no they do not normally leak like a gen 1 or 2

The only thing they may do is the silicone lube. I've been using Loctite - Silicone Lubricant, 51360. It was recommended by a P dealer for my turbo cab and I have no squeaks or rattles now. Imagine any silicone lubricant or gel may work? This one works even after wiping off seemingly every bit of it so there are no greasy/wet areas. I used it on my 2005 SRT-10 in the same area as your picture and now that area of rubber doesn't bunch up. I noticed mine bunching for the first time when I heard a wind noise I hadn't heard before. If it was me, I would try to fix it with a lube before letting a dealer disturb it. As so often written, my .02.
Larry

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

Thanks all. I haven't even driven it in the rain yet. That will be the true test but I do hear wind at that point of the window.




2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[YellowViperSRT10]

I have the exact same problem on both sides, it only leaks when i wash it, not when it rains. I brought it to the dealer once, they said they fixed it, but nothing changed, it still leaks.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

I have the exact same problem on both sides, it only leaks when I wash it, not when it rains. I brought it to the dealer once, they said they fixed it, but nothing changed, it still leaks.
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Wonder if I should wait to see how it is in the rain. Sometime the cure can be worse than the disease.



2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[cbarber]

When you guys drive in the rain or wash your Viper how wet does the engine get from water entering the engine compartment through the hood vents ?
CB

 

[Volltage]

Next to none for me.

 

[Andrew/USPWR]

I've only washed it twice so far and haven't noticed. I'll wash it in a few days and take notice.




2005 Silver SRT/10
2000 Steel Gray GTS (sold)

 

[YellowViperSRT10]

I never really looked how wet the engine gets. I daily driver my viper and wash it once or twice a week. I just dont dont go full pressure with the hose over the vents. As far as rain, well i been in that also, never any issues. I guess they obviously built the car with the vents where they are allowing it to get wet.