1983 Cabrio Roof Shrunk?
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Newbie
Hi
My 1983 Cabrio has a big gap between the roof and the B pillar seal. Means water is getting in and running down runners onto the seats. I'm guessing it might have shrunk, if so what are my options. Images should be attached, it's the same on both sides same place.
Thanks
My 1983 Cabrio has a big gap between the roof and the B pillar seal. Means water is getting in and running down runners onto the seats. I'm guessing it might have shrunk, if so what are my options. Images should be attached, it's the same on both sides same place.
Thanks
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Local Hero
shrinkage is one thing as well as broken side cables.
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Local Hero
There should be a cable running through the roof to hold it down, have a look for the ends of the cable and see if they are broken.
You can make your own cables or there are some online but you need to check which length/ones you need as the roofs did change slightly over the years.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Fbodywork-fittings-and_2%2Fcabriolet-side-tension
https://vwgolf1.com/index.php/product/cabriolet-side-hood-tension-cables-155871971a/
https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/155871971a-side-tensioning-wire-set.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw682TBhATEiwA9crl3-krbMsa5Nc6EABwsuQBUbwnDpejIWqZK3rNkTuTThUtr6gUMTEP3RoCsJUQAvD_BwE
https://www.cabriosupply.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-i-side-tension-cables-1-set
You can make your own cables or there are some online but you need to check which length/ones you need as the roofs did change slightly over the years.
https://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/forum/index.php?page=topicview&id=technical%2Fbodywork-fittings-and_2%2Fcabriolet-side-tension
https://vwgolf1.com/index.php/product/cabriolet-side-hood-tension-cables-155871971a/
https://www.heritagepartscentre.com/uk/155871971a-side-tensioning-wire-set.html?gclid=CjwKCAjw682TBhATEiwA9crl3-krbMsa5Nc6EABwsuQBUbwnDpejIWqZK3rNkTuTThUtr6gUMTEP3RoCsJUQAvD_BwE
https://www.cabriosupply.co.uk/volkswagen-golf-i-side-tension-cables-1-set
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Newbie
Right thanks for the info, I'll have a look at the cables and see what I can find.
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Local Hero
Knowing the length of the cables is paramount to getting them to fit.
See: https://www.volkswagenownersclub.com/threads/cabriolet-diy-side-tension-cables.32180/
There are 2 lengths depending on the frame, early frames have the cable attaching on the front bow rod, the latter has a stud that sticks out the frame.
See: https://www.volkswagenownersclub.com/threads/cabriolet-diy-side-tension-cables.32180/
There are 2 lengths depending on the frame, early frames have the cable attaching on the front bow rod, the latter has a stud that sticks out the frame.
What do Divorces, Great Coffee, and Car Electrics all have in common?
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