Guest suffolk04 Posted August 4, 2007 Share Posted August 4, 2007 had a new roof fitted 2 months ago, and with all this heavy rain we had, i noticed a swimming pool in my boot, so rang him up and he came out last tuesday and took the window/seal out, and re-sealed it with new sealant. just washed the car now, and again theres a leak same place :icon_cry: i looked on the inside, and its leaking from a bolt on the bracket (where the heated screen wiring is tied to) so kinda make me think that its not the rubber seal itself. When he took the rear window out, is it suppost to come out seperate from the rubber? or all in one? any ideas what to do next? i was thinking about putting some sealant on the outside of the window it self. i could do with some ideas please, because i'm at the point where everything on this car is going wrong, and if i cant sort it, theres only one way to fix it :big_wave: :big_wave: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 did it again, re-sealed it, leaked!!! put some sealant between rubber and glass, still leaking!!!! so have ordered a new seal and hope that works. quick question, on the mk4, the seal isn't complete, does the join go to the top of the window or bottom? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 seal arrived this morning, cost me £50+vat brand new. anyone any ideas how to fit it? lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 use the traditional method mate, by using a good strong string and put it into the re-sess where the window seats into the seal..do this all the way around first..and then place the window into the seal as much as you can, then withdraw the string from the seal (becareful not to break it,or start again), and having a second person helping you to keep a pressure on the glass as well.. pull the string through the inside of the car as I remember doing it..oh another tip,do use a little washing-up liquid if you find it to be alittle tight.. just have a look at the job first,and then you will see..take your time,thats the key Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 18, 2007 Share Posted August 18, 2007 well did it, bit tight, but the new seals on.....however......still leaking dont understand, the seal is tight against the window, and tight against the roof, so why should it still leak???? its not even leaking fromthe rubber, its leaking from the metal bracket.... i'm getting very close to getting rid of the car and getting something with a solid roof. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 another problem :icon_cry: the roof won't fully open now!!! the window touchs the parcel shelf and stops. anyone got any ideas??????? really struggling now Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 19, 2007 Share Posted August 19, 2007 seems strange mate..is the actual roof chassis ok??not twisted also check the actual window frame that hangs is ok, not twisted or damged.. is the roof skin ok where its stappled around the window frame and not pulled or ripped anywhere.. the last resort is to have a professional to have a look at it.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 rang the bloke who fitted the roof, he now refuses to touch it as i have fitted the seal myself, so for now, i got tape around the back window seal, to rule that part out Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest nickscunny Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 try and get a new window frame from a scrapped cab and take your seal out and refit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 20, 2007 Share Posted August 20, 2007 do the hood open/close properly now??..sounds like the person who fitted the new hood is passing the book mate, i would go mad..tell him that you have been getting advice of us guys on the club and we are aware of his attitude towards you.. might be best to say to him as well, that you will remove the window again and for him to come and check the actual surround of the hood/window and maybe refit the window for you.(offer cash) i remember years ago, i had a few problems in which i fitted my own roof in which the local fitter just supplied the materials and he came around my house after to see how i was doing..he was great and give me a few pointers to where i was going wrong..later he did offer me a job lol. dont forget, its in his interests to make sure that you are happy with the finished job as well as his reputation..stick to your guns! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 22, 2007 Share Posted August 22, 2007 let me start with some good news!! the roof now closes!!!! i forgot to wrap the wires around the brackets. Now for the bad news..........took a piece of tape off the bottom of the rubber/roof, hosed it down......Leaked!!!!! Rang the bloke up who fitted it........number no longer in service (Git changed his number) next thing is either by a new frame as nickscunny said..... or try some sealant around the outside if the rubber. Are the frames easy to fit? and which sealant should i use to seal the rubber to the roof? hasn't it gotta be flexable sealant for the when the roofs down? I've upped som pics to see if anyone else had leaks in these places. Non leaking side Leaking side Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 29, 2007 Share Posted August 29, 2007 used ordinary house hold silicone sealant behind the rubber, still leaked. i have now brought some of this: Ebay Item number: 180149031549 anyone else use anything when fitter there windows in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 seen this on ebay mate..might be worth considering.. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/escort-cabriolet-rea...1QQcmdZViewItem hope you get it sorted out soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 thats of a MK5/6 though, carnt remember what yours is mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 mines a mk4. the thing is though, if i was to buy one of these, wouldn't it be a waste? i mean my rear glass is in good condition, and the rear rubber is brand new, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted August 30, 2007 Share Posted August 30, 2007 just thought it maybe the frame.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest suffolk04 Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 fixed it!!!!!!!!For now, used that sealant i brought from ebay, and put it onthe edge of the rubber wher it meets the roof. stood there with hose pipe for about 30mins, no water Next test is to put the roof down and up to see it the sealant stays flexi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mick_borthwick Posted September 5, 2007 Share Posted September 5, 2007 nice one mate, glad to hear it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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