Leaking roof !

[philr]

Until this weekend I had not had that curse of the convertible, a leaking roof. Despite the fact that the previous owner had problems (don't you just love the smell of damp wool carpets !), I had not had any leaks - though I do garage the car at nights. Anyway, the place it leaks from is the flap that velcros down next to the seat belt feader. It leaks on both sides. Does anyone have any helpful ideas or tricks for stopping this problem ? Chjeers Phil

[philr]

Guys, I guess my roof doesn't have this U shaped piece of rubber cos I don't know what you're talking about. Can you describe it a bit further so I can see whether I actually do have it and have just missed it - or is it blindingly obvious if you've got it ! If I don't have it, is that a sign that a replacement roof has been fitted or maybe a repaired roof ? Phil

[philr]

The only thing I can think of on my roof in that area is what I had assumed was an inner velcro fatener. It is about 4 inches by 3 inches of rubber with velcro on one side. Other than that I think the only other thing there is the velcro for the outside of the car - which admittedly does curl up a little at the edge. How big is your U shaped bit of rubber ? does it fit between the inner and outer velcro fasteners to create a bulge on the outside so that water does not collect - or something similar ? Phil

[philr]

Went to Mole V. at the weekend and checked out the velcro areas on their hoods - Now I know what you're talking about ! Most cars there had a rubber flappy thing that is attached to the lower portion of the roof hoop and looks like it would indeed guide any flowing water away from the inside of the car. Unfortunately my Chim doesn't have these flappy things - Yet ! Cheers for your help guys Phil