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Buz

Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Forest of Dean
Posts: 238

1987 Defender 90 200 Tdi HT Barolo Black

Water leaks, curing them slowly....

OK, think I've cured the leaks through the flaps below the windscreen.
Next ones seem to be where the window meets the bulkhead. There is a foam seal, now I always thought foam wasn't actually a seal but would let water through/soak up water? I've also found a part with the foam is actually missing so think this is the main point of entry.
I assume it will be a big old job to replace the actual seal itself?
If so I may just use some sealant to seal the hole.

The window seal is past its best as well, but thinking of upgrading to heated screen if that needs changing...that should be fun, never messed with windows and seals yet

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7th May 2014 8:10am

X4SKP

Member Since: 29 Nov 2013
Location: Berkshire
Posts: 2295

2010 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Stornoway Grey

Hello Buz

Keep going and try to fix them all, it's worth it just to be able to drive around without your wellies on

The foam seal between the upper and lower body or between the front window and vent bodywork (on bulkhead)
is as you guessed a major job, I have seen it done on a full respray where the defender was split right down, and
I have heard that it is possible to remove and insert the window seal without this step, but have no first hand experience of this, someone on here may (will) know.

Suggest you do the obvious first, use silicon elsewhere to prove the job is worth it to improve things further.

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7th May 2014 8:48am

david mitchell

Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: Meath
Posts: 418

i used sikaflex 291 over my foam gasket. no more leaks!

take your time to mask it correctly.

7th May 2014 10:49am

Buz

Member Since: 24 Jan 2014
Location: Forest of Dean
Posts: 238

Thanks chaps
Ive bought some PURAFLEX 40 POLYURETHANE HYBRID BASED SEALANT, which i would assume is the same sort of thing?
I was thinking of cutting some of the foam out, mask either side of the foam and then seal over the foam, smoothing it out for a decent finish?
Also as a temp fix on the screen, mask around the rubber then put the sealant in the cracks, I realise this won't be permanent but until i sort out the screen may help hold back the tide

I know they all leak and you won't stop all of it but the more i can the longer the carpet stays dry

7th May 2014 12:07pm

david mitchell

Member Since: 01 Jul 2012
Location: Meath
Posts: 418

get hold of land rover monthly, april, may and june have "how to cure leaks". july issue will have the final part

7th May 2014 2:07pm

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