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SteveT
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 64 Location: Enfield
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Posted: Mon Apr 10, 2006 8:25 pm Post subject: Drip Drip Drip! |
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Was anybody else out in that heavy rain yesterday afternoon? I know Defenders leak, but I did think the 50th was above that! Not so, heavy rain, down the M1 from Northampton and my right shoe was sodden from the drip drip drip . I'm sure this is not just my 50th - any pointers from those of you who have already discovered this - and fixed it? Where do I put that squirt of mastic? Until then I'll invest in a rubber mats to at least keep the drivers side carpet dry! _________________ GB310 |
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jonathan.day Guest
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Posted: Thu Apr 13, 2006 9:52 am Post subject: water leaks |
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when I worked in the landrover main dealer, I was horrified to discover a thirty page service booklet on fixes for all the water leaks on a defender!
sounds like you have to replace the opening vent seals, and check the door tops are not letting it in at the top of the seals in the corner, if that doesn't work, you may have to replace the gaskit between the bulkhead and the windscreen with a big thick bead of high quality silicone, but that means taking the roll cage apart.
if its any consilation, I have to do it on my girlfriends one too! |
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SteveT
Joined: 04 Mar 2006 Posts: 64 Location: Enfield
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Posted: Wed Apr 19, 2006 8:09 pm Post subject: |
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jonathan - thanks for that info. Been down in Devon for a few days last week and again got caught in heavy rain. Which allowed me to draw a conclusion, esp with your info on 'door seals'. I noticed, which concured with my trip back from Northampton that the 'leak' only happened about 20 or 30 minutes after the drivers door had been opened when it was raining hard and water was flowing off the roof. Driving in heavy rain does seem ok (fingers crossed!). I'm working here on the presumption that rain water fills the door seals and then works its way through until it finally drips on my right shoe - for a limited time only! Or do you think I'm grasping at straws here - lol! A complete seal rebuild is not what I have in mind - but good luck with yours!!!!! Good feedback - thanks. _________________ GB310 |
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