Leaking things

Howie666 · 27th January 2021, 15:07

So...
I have found a problem that might be related to the age of our cars, or that and environmental factors. You know the corners of the windscreen? Well my offside top one started leaking into the cabin via the top of the A pillar.
I took advantage of a break in the rain (it is Preston after all!) to lift the edge seal. The amount of compost under the seal was shocking. The debris had, I think, forced the seal upwards then held water allowing it to drain into the car.
I have cleaned it as thoroughly as I can and re-engaged the clips. Visually the seal is now flush with the roofline. I will find out when the rain resumes whether or not I have been successful

I don't know if any of you have had a similar problem, but I felt it would be worth mentioning.
Thanks for reading as usual.

trikey · 27th January 2021, 15:10

Water shouldn’t be able to get in there past the screen seal?

Have you had a replacement screen fitted at some point?

Howie666 · 27th January 2021, 16:33

I haven't had one fitted, but the way the weather strip on the scuttle has always poked up on the offside made me wonder if it had been replaced.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed lol.

trikey · 27th January 2021, 18:29

Upload a pic of the manufacturers name in the corner of the screen, we can tell if its original or not.

roverbarmy · 27th January 2021, 20:09

I periodically go around the edges of both front and rear screen edges to clear out the crud. If you do it regularly, it's quite easy - just lift the outer edge with one finger and wipe along the painted edge underneath with a cloth (dampened if necessary). If you do it a couple of times a year, it's not too bad but the first time that you do it you will be amazed at the build up of slimy green sludge and crud that's in there. I think that in the winter, it can freeze, expand and lift the rubber up, allowing moisture to run around the edges. Any crud build up may also result in rust forming. The side window strips also need a clean every now and then. (Nylon toothbrushes work well)

Howie666 · 28th January 2021, 15:34

Quote:

Originally Posted by trikey

Upload a pic of the manufacturers name in the corner of the screen, we can tell if its original or not.

I will do that asap. My cleaning and clicking the frame back into place er, didn't work. And I can't get the frame sufficiently raised so I can reach in and give it a thorough clean, never mind sealing it with silicone

I will continue to try and weatherproof it, mostly owing to the northern monsoon we have here in (de) Preston 😟

27th January 2021, 15:07	#1
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	Leaking things So... I have found a problem that might be related to the age of our cars, or that and environmental factors. You know the corners of the windscreen? Well my offside top one started leaking into the cabin via the top of the A pillar. I took advantage of a break in the rain (it is Preston after all!) to lift the edge seal. The amount of compost under the seal was shocking. The debris had, I think, forced the seal upwards then held water allowing it to drain into the car. I have cleaned it as thoroughly as I can and re-engaged the clips. Visually the seal is now flush with the roofline. I will find out when the rain resumes whether or not I have been successful I don't know if any of you have had a similar problem, but I felt it would be worth mentioning. Thanks for reading as usual. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

27th January 2021, 15:10	#2
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Water shouldn’t be able to get in there past the screen seal? Have you had a replacement screen fitted at some point? __________________ Lest we forget..

27th January 2021, 16:33	#3
Howie666 I really should get out more....... MG ZT 190+, Trophy Blue Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Preston Posts: 2,067 Thanks: 1,401 Thanked 309 Times in 195 Posts	I haven't had one fitted, but the way the weather strip on the scuttle has always poked up on the offside made me wonder if it had been replaced. I'm keeping my fingers crossed lol. __________________ Commission Number 352 To do list: 1. Reversing sensors 1a. Headlights polished - DONE! (Magic Mike ) 2. Auto dip rear view mirror 3. Seats replaced - DONE! (thank you Mischief) 7. Bodywork repainted 8. Inlet manifold changed for a working one - DONE! (Magic Mike )

27th January 2021, 18:29	#4
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,766 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Upload a pic of the manufacturers name in the corner of the screen, we can tell if its original or not. __________________ Lest we forget..

27th January 2021, 20:09	#5
roverbarmy This is my second home Roverless + 1.7D Sportage Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: East Norfolk Posts: 7,050 Thanks: 729 Thanked 2,021 Times in 1,449 Posts	I periodically go around the edges of both front and rear screen edges to clear out the crud. If you do it regularly, it's quite easy - just lift the outer edge with one finger and wipe along the painted edge underneath with a cloth (dampened if necessary). If you do it a couple of times a year, it's not too bad but the first time that you do it you will be amazed at the build up of slimy green sludge and crud that's in there. I think that in the winter, it can freeze, expand and lift the rubber up, allowing moisture to run around the edges. Any crud build up may also result in rust forming. The side window strips also need a clean every now and then. (Nylon toothbrushes work well) __________________ Oil in my veins! Last edited by roverbarmy; 27th January 2021 at 20:13..