Water leak from Door Seals,rear passenger door '99 SSEI

[FIREREALTY]

I have replaced these seals with ones from junkyard 2 times,bought used ones also,and STILL get water that leaks in right where the bottom curvature of the seal is towards the back end of the door.
I'm at wits end and ready to get rid of car after having to wet vac carpets every time it rains in Fla. Its in my garage now,but am close to just getting rid of my friend for life, its has 347K Miles on it !

Help ?

[Luxrain]

i know with the 2000+ the inner plastic sheilds can come loose and let water in and it seems like its the door seals when its actually not. id check there 1st

[SSEBonne4evr]

I did my 96 and no leaks.

You don't just replace the seal, you pull it out and re-position in place from the top down,
working your way toward the bottom.
By the time you get to the bottom door sill there should be a 2" gap or so, because the orig seal shrunk.
Insert a 2" piece from the JY there and you should be good.
Do this on a good hot day and the seal will seat better on top corners.

Also check for leaks in the gas pedal area, you may have to pull the windshield wiper cover
and seal the inner cowl. The orig sealant dries up and cracks.

http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 17608.html

[SSEBonne4evr]

Here is my post on the subject.
http://www.pontiacbonnevilleclub.com/fo ... 39736.html