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timtom1



Member Since: 10 Jul 2012
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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
Leaking sunroof
My sunroof is leaking as per usual, so I sealed it on the outside with sealant, but its still dripping through where the window hinges meet the metal and also collects in-between the rubbers. I thought about taking my headlining out this weekend for further investigation. Any other ideas how to stop it?

Thanks

Tim


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Post #388864 15th Jan 2015 9:22pm
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ickle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
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If its between the frame and roof skin, only real way is to take it out, clean off all old sealer and reinstall with a decent mastic sealer and edge seal with silicone.

If its between glass and rubber, take out glass and thoroughly clean, wipe seal with meths then apply smear of Vaseline on seal and reassemble.

Good luck

Keith
Post #388870 15th Jan 2015 9:35pm
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timtom1



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United Kingdom 2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Alveston Red
thanks Keith I will give it ago.. I've also been advised on another forum Gorilla tape works if you cover the entire seal Exclamation Question Exclamation so I will have a bash this weekend I let you know how I get on.. Thumbs Up 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
Post #388882 15th Jan 2015 9:58pm
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Waldo



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I took the glass out, removed the rubber seal.
Then put sealant in the channel where the seal sits and replaced.
So far it's held up perfectly.

I also sealed the roof to sunroof.
Used sikaflex

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Post #389215 16th Jan 2015 8:47pm
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hornet



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Re: Leaking sunroof
[quote="timtom1"]My sunroof is leaking as per usual, so I sealed it on the outside with sealant, but its still dripping through where the window hinges meet the metal and also collects in-between the rubbers. I thought about taking my headlining out this weekend for further investigation. Any other ideas how to stop it?

Thanks

Tim

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If you understand a bit German, there exist a "Handbook for water leaks to defenders", find it here: http://www.landroverweb.com/Pdf-files/Manu...0Rover.pdf
Post #394065 30th Jan 2015 2:20pm
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timtom1



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thank you Smile I will use google translate Thumbs Up 2001 90 TD5 CSW Alveston Red Manual
Post #394227 30th Jan 2015 9:43pm
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jomara



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Hi Tim

Here's the link to a variety of manuals including water ingress Thumbs Up

http://www.landroverweb.com/landrover/pdf-...v8-petrol/

Cheers
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CDN38



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Water Ingress Manual


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jomara



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^^^^ Rolling with laughter Rolling with laughter

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ginjez



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Tim
As an alternative to Vaseline (shouldn't be used on rubber products Whistle ) try using silicone grease available from all plumbers merchants. I have used it on my roof with great success.
Post #394337 31st Jan 2015 10:01am
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countdecash



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I know it's an old topic now but did you get sorted Timtom1? My 90 CSW has the same issue , leaking at the sunroof hinges.....it's pouring in.....
Post #703290 26th Apr 2018 11:51am
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gilarion



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jomara wrote:


And that's only volume 1 Shocked


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red zepplin



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Hi I had the same issue with the roof on the zepplin i did have some success with ct1 but in the end I replaced the roof they all end up leaking eventually but ct1 is pretty good noticed your on lancashire too Tim I still have the old sunroof if you need parts but I can't vouch for their water tightness
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LinDens90XS



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Have had this problem also, after trying various ways, I eventually removed the sunroof altogether, stripped it down and gave it a good clean and reassembled with just a touch of sealant and it has been fine for about 5yrs now. Worth the effort in the end. Regards
Dennis.
Post #703681 27th Apr 2018 9:15pm
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