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The hood on my car is getting on a bit but looks in OK condition (probably 8 years old). Last summer the edging over the windows gained a few splits on either side. Wasn't leaking per se, but water would tend to pour through the splits and onto the seat when the door was opened by capillary action.
Anyway, last few months it is much worse and I have been considering getting a new hood fitted. Whenever I get into the car the seats are soaked, even through towels on the seats!
What's strange though is that it seems that the water is coming from the rubbery hollow bit covering the frame - I gather that this won't get replaced if I get a new roof?
Is there anything I can do temporarily to improve the situation before plumping for a new roof?
Anyway, last few months it is much worse and I have been considering getting a new hood fitted. Whenever I get into the car the seats are soaked, even through towels on the seats!
What's strange though is that it seems that the water is coming from the rubbery hollow bit covering the frame - I gather that this won't get replaced if I get a new roof?
Is there anything I can do temporarily to improve the situation before plumping for a new roof?
If you mean the water is leaking in past the seals above the side windows then you can pull out the 3 rubber pieces, undo the screws underneath and slide the metal retaining rails further out (closer to the window glass), tighten the screws and refit the rubbers. This should make the rubbers seal a little tighter against the glass.
If the leak is somewhere else then I've no idea, sorry. Perhaps gaffer tape?
If the leak is somewhere else then I've no idea, sorry. Perhaps gaffer tape?
Edited by anonymous-user on Thursday 5th March 15:53
I had exactly the same problem with my vinyl hood (which was 9 yrs old). The remedy was a new hood (they won't need to replace the rubber runners, since these are not causing the problem). I noticed that under braking the water would run out of the rubber runners and onto me (and the passenger from their window!). Anyway, a new hood sorted it out, and the car looks much better for it.
Cheers.
Cheers.
NiceCupOfTea said:
Thanks guys - I gaffer taped the splits, pushed out the metal rails, and used silicone lubricant on the rubber seals, all to no avail 
I fear it is new roof time...
yep i thought i had a problem with my seals, tried loads of stuff. then my roof got slashed, replaced it and all was sorted I fear it is new roof time...
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