Roof/boot interface problem!

[poorpeet]

I know this is going to sound pathetic but I cannot get the poxy roof to fit into the poxy boot!!!
The stupid thing is I have managed it in the past but seem to have lost the knack (Just ask the wife! )
A simple guide for the simple would be much appreciated.

[.Mark]

1. Open Boot
2. With front edge of roof facing down and the curve going forwards so it wraps around the tank, lower the left corner in
3. Slide carefully to the left to allow the right side to drop in
4. Line up curve around tank.
5. Shut boot.
6. Have fun.
7. Take roof off more often and keep in practise.

[JonRB]

Similar technique to the one I use.

Leading edge (ie. the edge that butts up against the windscreen) pointing up, fabric side towards you.

Holding the roof at an angle with left side down and right side up, slide the left hand side into the boot going downwards and sideways.

Once the LHS is as far left as it goes, the RHS should clear the RH wing. Lower RH edge of the roof and then rotate the roof slightly so that the bottom is closer to the back of the car and the top is closer to the front. This then clears the spare wheel (if fitted) and the roof drops the rest of the way in and all is well.

[mwtryan]

Failing all the above - fetch the Hammer!

[david010167]

Thank god you do not have a Griff, now that is a tight fit. With a bit of luck those nice Leven people will have a two piece roof available later this year and that may solve all my problems.

Daivd

>> Edited by david010167 on Wednesday 7th July 08:03

[philf329]

Why dont you ditch the spare tyre - mine was supplied with the tyre sealant instead as standard & it makes it a piece of cake.

[FourWheelDrift]

david010167 said:

Thank god you do not have a Griff, now that is a tight fit. With a bit of luck those nice Leven people will have a two piece roof available later this year and that may solve all my problems. Daivd

I saw a two piece at Pistonfest, but what is wrong with a hinged one piece that has a water tight flexible hinge. ?

Just an idea.

[4ad3dcd]

The instructions above fit the bill with one exception. Whether lowering the roof I always - ALWAYS - hold my hand over the last bottom corner to go in. That way there is no way you will dent the boot should you misjudge it.

[.Mark]

4ad3dcd said:

The instructions above fit the bill with one exception. Whether lowering the roof I always - ALWAYS - hold my hand over the last bottom corner to go in. That way there is no way you will dent the boot should you misjudge it.

You need the 'Fernies Flap', (waits for Podie to catch up) it a piece of vinyl glued under the lip of the boot which folds out over the wing to stop any untoward knocks when slotting the roof in.

[Big Al.]

.Mark said:

You need the 'Fernies Flap'

Thought that was Damien?

Sorry Damien, didn't really mean it, but couldn't
resist.

[.Mark]

Big Al. said:

.Mark said: You need the 'Fernies Flap' Thought that was Damien? Sorry Damien, didn't really mean it, but couldn't resist.

He's gone mate Buggered off to sweep greens in Devon or something.

Mind you when I picked the car up from it's service and new rear screen last week it looked almost as good and when the Master Valeter used to do it.