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Are you absolutely sure there isn't a trickle of water coming down from the front left corner of the roof - by the top front of the passenger window - this is a common problem! Can be fixed by a variety of methods including a bit of black silicone gel. If it looks like this - let us know and we can give you detailed ideas for a cure.
shangani said:
Are you absolutely sure there isn't a trickle of water coming down from the front left corner of the roof - by the top front of the passenger window - this is a common problem! Can be fixed by a variety of methods including a bit of black silicone gel. If it looks like this - let us know and we can give you detailed ideas for a cure.
Not sure I'm afraid. I certainly wouldn't rule this out although I did not notice any sgns of water finding ts way from the roof down to the footwell. If this is a known issue with a simple solution I would appreciate any guidance you can give Shangani. Thanks.
Wearypanda - I have the same problem at the moment - as a test, put a towel on the sidesill on the passenger side - if it is we later - bingo.
There are a number of possible remedies. I bought some black silicon sealant from halfords and thickened up the seal on the bodywork and then put a bit on the front end of the roof support - (don't know the correct name, but the solid brace you click in over the door window) I will try to post some pictures, but it is a work in evolution - seemed to be dry inside today (leak is a recent problem). Care must be taken to trap the rubber seal at the leading edge of the side windows when you close the door.
Also try this:
Friday 10th September 2004
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ah - yes, front of side struts - things you can do there...get some black silicone sealant and (neatly) go around the join on the end of the cant rails, where plastic meets plastic and plastic meets fabric etc. Just go around all the joins with the sealant, finish off neat with a damp finger (oo-er)and that should sort it.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=123677&f=15&h=0&hw=leaking+roof
Good luck - there is an article I bookmarked somewhere - will try to find it and post a link.
There are a number of possible remedies. I bought some black silicon sealant from halfords and thickened up the seal on the bodywork and then put a bit on the front end of the roof support - (don't know the correct name, but the solid brace you click in over the door window) I will try to post some pictures, but it is a work in evolution - seemed to be dry inside today (leak is a recent problem). Care must be taken to trap the rubber seal at the leading edge of the side windows when you close the door.
Also try this:
Friday 10th September 2004
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ah - yes, front of side struts - things you can do there...get some black silicone sealant and (neatly) go around the join on the end of the cant rails, where plastic meets plastic and plastic meets fabric etc. Just go around all the joins with the sealant, finish off neat with a damp finger (oo-er)and that should sort it.
www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=123677&f=15&h=0&hw=leaking+roof
Good luck - there is an article I bookmarked somewhere - will try to find it and post a link.
I'm not being sarcasic when I say this but putting a cover over it will help massively. I know it wont treat the cause of the problem but it will help keep it dry especially if it is spending a lot of time outside eg overnight. You get get some all weather covers from ebay, I know they are a pain to take on and off, but it will help. That is the situation I have with mine, I have a garage but its not always possible to keep it in there.
Nick
Nick
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