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I went and fired up my go fast car today because its been sitting since october. I looked inside and the inside of the windshield and back glass were completely frozen over, and there was like stalactites of ice from the roof. Why is this the only car ive had that does this and how would i go about making it so it stops? When it gets warm out im going to have to put plastic in the car to catch the water.
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Get some damp rid like you use in your basement. I have the same problem with my car because my A/C compressor doesn’t work. You probably already know, but in case you don’t, one of the more important functions of the A/C system is to pull moisture from the air. If your going to store your car for any length of time particularly at the transition between a warm, moist summer to a cold winter then you need to either crank and run the A/C occasionally or put that damp rid in it.
In your situation, the ice may all melt into your interior, but that damp rid will suck it all up with a quickness. Scrape off what you can and let that stuff do its job. Also, when you store it, make sure that your A/C is set to recirculate so its not constantly exposed to humid air. If its still a problem take a look at all of the weather stripping on your doors, windows, and trunk.
Have you removed the vapor bearers from the insides of the doors? If so this could be the cause. Also if there is water leaking into the trunk the moisture will permeate the rest of the vehicle. My guess is that you might have a leak somewhere. Has the windshield been replaced? If so it could be leaking there. Also as cars sit the rubber seals dry rot and no longer seal. If that’s the case then perhaps some of the door glass or window seals may be leaking water into the vehicle. To be honest the body fit of those weren’t all that great when they were new so it kinda started with a handicap to begin with.
i think the doors arent aligned properly. I replaced both front door seals but i dont think they fit quite right even with the new ones and the doors are hard to shut and there is a lot of wind noise at 110mph+. gonna scrape some cash together and have a bodyshop align them for me. for now i have one of those air moisture bag things in it to help seems like it is.
i replaced them when i had the doors off. they were trashed. i figured a cop car with 230k on the clock i should replace them anyway.
Also check the rubber drain plugs on the bottom of the doors and in the trunk. The drain slits sometimes get stopped up and the doors will actually hold water.
did that when i painted it. my main problem is water actually condensing on the roof and dripping into the seats. i suppose this was something the headliner helped prevent.
OK, There’s a clue. Even in cold weather the skin of the car will get warm in the sun. As it cools, moisture will accumulate on the inside surface. Ever seen frost in a refrigerator? Either install the head liner or cover the inner or outer surface with an insulating material. Put a headliner in my SL-1 for about $50.00. Lots of videos out there that show how.
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