Cabriolet rear window leak
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Newbie
Hi all,
I know this is a pretty common problem but my rear window in the cabby is leaking rather badly from a bottom corner (on a brand new hood…).
I've read through a bunch of threads on this topic and run round the edges with silicon inside and out and still no joy!
When people recommend sealing the outside, is that by lifting the outer edge of the rear window seal and running a bead all round there under the seal?
I know this is a pretty common problem but my rear window in the cabby is leaking rather badly from a bottom corner (on a brand new hood…).
I've read through a bunch of threads on this topic and run round the edges with silicon inside and out and still no joy!
When people recommend sealing the outside, is that by lifting the outer edge of the rear window seal and running a bead all round there under the seal?
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Old Timer
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As I would like to know the answer too as I have a small leak…
As I would like to know the answer too as I have a small leak…
1991 Black Sportline 1.8 GTI Cabby - gone
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
1983 Papyrus Green 1.5 Auto GL Cabby - gone
1984 Nevada Beige MK2 Golf 1.6CL LHD Auto - gone
1981 Schwartz Black MK1 Golf 1600 GTI - gone
Currently Mk1less!
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When you had the new roof fitted assuming that you did.
Did they fit a new window rubber surround?
Did they fit a new window rubber surround?
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Newbie
They used a second hand window and frame that were in much better condition than my previous ones.
Don't think it was a new seal though, although it looks in decent shape! Should I just try to find a new rear seal? Or get it out and have a go at resealing it?
Don't think it was a new seal though, although it looks in decent shape! Should I just try to find a new rear seal? Or get it out and have a go at resealing it?
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Natan said
When people recommend sealing the outside, is that by lifting the outer edge of the rear window seal and running a bead all round there under the seal?
Yeah. Take a look here (scroll down to bottom of page)
http://vwgolfmk1.org.uk/index.php?page=cedi&type=misc&id=1%2F42%2F31%2F33%2F34%2F35%2F36%2F37
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Local Hero
I would not use silicone on my car, you can buy windscreen sealer which is much better stuff to use, worked very well on my car.
Looks like this, I found it from a local motor factors
http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Windscreen-Sealer-Cartridge-08509/dp/B0002KKVDY
Looks like this, I found it from a local motor factors
http://www.amazon.co.uk/3M-Windscreen-Sealer-Cartridge-08509/dp/B0002KKVDY
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MOTY 2013
the proper cab gear is non-setting mastic type stuff, it stays flexible. horrible to work with
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Newbie
Thanks for the replies and tips guys. Will scrape out the old silicon and dry it out, and find some of that epoxy mastic stuff. That guide was great too, cheers for that!
Then it's just onto all the other interior leaks, and that bloody door-to-hood seal…
Then it's just onto all the other interior leaks, and that bloody door-to-hood seal…
Posted
MOTY 2013
it can take a couple gos to get a good seal, its a right pain!
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Local Hero
The stuff I posted a link to above is the stuff you need, it remains flexible and is none setting, it can even be used in the wet!
You can get it in a tube format like silicone.
Even more info on the stuff if you have not look at my other link and found out about the stuff.
http://catalogue.3m.co.uk/en_gb/gb-aad/Glass_Bonding/Rubber_Gasket/Windscreen_Sealer/Windscreen_Sealer~08509
You can get it in a tube format like silicone.
Even more info on the stuff if you have not look at my other link and found out about the stuff.
http://catalogue.3m.co.uk/en_gb/gb-aad/Glass_Bonding/Rubber_Gasket/Windscreen_Sealer/Windscreen_Sealer~08509
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1978 Mk1 Scirocco GLS 1.6cc FR, Webber carb. Weekend toy.
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Newbie
Cheers all. Got a tube of that 3M stuff ordered and found the holes in the firewall where more water is getting in so I'll report back when I've sealed it!
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