Cali top leakage

[NCRaleighBMW318Ti]

With the major drought going on at least here in the Southeast...I really haven't had to deal with my new found problem much at all...but with the 3 or so heavy rain days in the past month in a half, I have noticed a leakage problem filtering through the car frame that is on either side of the windshield..basically building up drops of water inside the fabric covering. Then eventually when the fabric can't hold the moisture, it drops onto the left side front corner of the drivers seat and right side front corner passenger seat...I'm guessing there might be a few seals broken under outside ring of the cali top...let me know if y'all have had any problems with this too

[cali-ti]

if memory serves, there is a drain in each corner of the cali top. i took pics of the drain exit points in the rear of the car which are in my gallery. i would try to check to see if the drains are plugged and whether or not the seal is good.

[96cali]

Very common. Search my posts for multiple explanations of how to fix this. In short, silicone under the seals and clear your drain lines.

[Mallard]

agree with above

i have removal instructions and repair tips if you need

email me on lamp@cool.dk

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[Ken]

I have a Cali Top and have been experiencing something strange.. maybe one of you guys can tell me if you know what it is

When I'm driving, it's fine, there's no leaks whatsoever. But if it sits over night in the rain, most of the time there is a small pool of water on the floor mats ( I have some of the rubber ones, so it just collects there until it's dry)

I used to have it collecting and dripping on the window frames, but I cleared the drains and that doesn't happen anymore.

I really don't know where this water could be coming from EXCEPT for the top. Is it possible one of the drains has a leak in it?

It's almost like to get to where it is, it has to be squeezing in between the door meets the place that has the alarm light, etc..?

[96cali]

From your other post it seems your top is not closing all the way because you say you can lift up one of the peaks and see into the car.

[Ken]

How would it pool on the mat though? I mean, it's practically right in front of the brake

[96cali]

For some people it drips where the A pillar meets the roof, but other times it travels down thru the A pillar cover and drips onto the dash. I can only assume it is finding a way down thru the dash OR your drain vents (look like 3 small hood scoops pointing backwards on the bottom of the car under the clutch pedal roughly) are plugged and the water is building up and there is another leak somewhere down there. I have pics of how to seal the cali top and clear the drain lines, I'll post them this weekend.