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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:07 PM
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Hi, my roof has started leaking but it just drips down from the front window seal on the drivers side.

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It only happens under braking, it's at the end of the rubber that meets the windscreen rubber
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:10 PM
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ive been getting the same, looks like it happens when your roof no longer repels water and absorbs it instead. It some how get into the seal gulleys.
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:13 PM
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It will get worse over time.

I fixed the problem by getting my roof replaced by Monsoon
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Old Jan 23, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Hmmm ok, I have that aerospace roof sealant, will that help? I haven't used it on the roof as yet
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Cardiff
Hmmm ok, I have that aerospace roof sealant, will that help? I haven't used it on the roof as yet
Can't hurt trying.. I think S2konroids popped some silicone sealant into the gulleys where the roof joins in the middle. It cured his for a while. A new roof tends to be the best way to fix it for the long term
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:40 AM
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With a new house etc a new roof isnt going to happen just yet, luckily i have a hardtop in the paint shop to get me through winter. I will try sealing and went i got to work i took that seal off and there was a bit of water in it so just need to stop it getting in there!
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 12:49 AM
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If you open the roof, does it all leak out at the joint halfway along the top of the side window?
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 01:20 AM
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There are loads of threads regarding this leak - this is a good one: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/819...s-when-opening

A search will reveal more solutions from replacing the roof striker plates to various potions, or a whole new roof.
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Old Jan 24, 2012 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by lovegroova
There are loads of threads regarding this leak - this is a good one: https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/819...s-when-opening

A search will reveal more solutions from replacing the roof striker plates to various potions, or a whole new roof.

Much appreciated, great thread
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