Leaky roof even though its new
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Leaky roof even though its new
Shane
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Shane
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I had the leak before repacing my hood but didn't have it after.
Before I changed the roof I had used silicone sealant there and it helped a bit but didnt stop it much at all really.
When I changed the roof I used the proper gasket. So I cant really say if it was the new roof that cured the leak or the gasket. I expect it was a combination of the two.
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Re: Leaky roof even though its new
hexxeqtioner said
Hi i have recently bought a 1990 mk1 golf cabriolet and i have been driving it all summer without any problems even with the occasional bout of rain, but now its starting to rain a bit heavier my roof has started to leak it soaked my driver and passenger side seat it is an all white model and so has made a bit of a mess i have re proofed it but not sure whether i did it properly used the autoglym kit, but it appears to ba coming through the gasket in between the seal and frame at front of the car near the hood handles, does anyone have any idea if this could be it and if it is how much is it goin to cost to get fixed, would appreciate any advice cheers
Shane
I was just about to satrt a thread on this. Looks as though I already have though. Funny I've exactly the same problem even down to the seat colour.
Let me know hgow you get on fella, I'll have a go this weekend if I can get the garage cleared and get her inside, I'll keep you informed.
Tian :wink:
P.S.
Just called my local VW dealer and he's quoted me around ?80.00 each side for the bit above the door, this may require a visit in person me thinks. 8O
Tian
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Look here
http://www.vwgolfmk1.org.uk/modules.php?name=Forums&file=viewtopic&t=7988&start=0&postdays=0&postorder=asc&highlight=
Until I knew I fixed it I used a set of waterpoof covers from halfords which saves the seats from getting wet and staining. ?15
Rob
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Tian
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Even Tian's trick of parking it pointing up hill didin't work this time. :?
Going to have a go with the silicone and that tape with a funny name so will let you know how it goes. :dontknow:
Neil
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As if that was going to be that easy, I ended up making up a mixture of black silcone (same colour as my car obviously) and super glue…then I sealed the leaking areas with it. Haven't had a leak since, and considering I live in Scotland I thought that was pretty good. :wink:
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NeilP said
VEven Tian's trick of parking it pointing up hill didin't work this time. :?
Neil
Sorry to hear that! I've manged to make space in my garage (just) so I'll be having a go at mine at some point over the coming weekend.
Good luck all and let's hope for a relatively dry autumn.
Tian :wink:
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I haven't been out in the rain in it yet but I'll wait and see until I get some sort of covering for the seats. I don't want to stain them again.
Tian :wink:
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Luckily I haven't had any leaks at all since, however bad the rain has been.
8)
Good luck with yours
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Been raining pretty heavy all weekend and car is as dry as a bone
God bless the man who invented silicone!! :mrgreen:
Neil
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NeilP said
God bless the man who invented silicone!! :mrgreen:
Neil
I prefer the natural look myself. :naughty:
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Tian :dance: :cheer: :cheer: :dance: :cheer:
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