Leaking roof.

[Ryan atkins]

Not sure if anyone can advise me what seal it is as parts catalogue lists 2 in that area or if there is any companies on this site that could do the work.

But came out to car this morning to find it was a bit damp
I’ve attached two photos the interior one the water is coming in under the 10mm bolts
And the outside photo I’m not sure if that’s the seal that requires replacing.

 

[Jjim]

Looks like the mastic seal needs attention in this area.

I’ve replace a roof before. If the leak is coming in from the join, the only solution is to reseal the join.

You will need to remove the bolts that are holding the weatherseal from the roof to the chasis and then pull the roof away. Then remove the old sealant and replace.

 

[Ryan atkins]

Thanks for the reply.

When you say remove sealant What sealant would you recommend replacing with.

 

[Jjim]

2 options:

I used this sealant before. Used the whole tube and never had a problem - https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-...vBB4KCZLtrDIH5jmzAoaAoFdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or similar to OEM the butyl sealant - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-PER...G8S_eDtjxc4kPLg-&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656

 

[Ryan atkins]

2 options:

I used this sealant before. Used the whole tube and never had a problem - https://www.screwfix.com/p/nemesis-...vBB4KCZLtrDIH5jmzAoaAoFdEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Or similar to OEM the butyl sealant - https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/HIGH-PERFORMANCE-BUTYL-SEALANT-MASTIC-TAPE-8MM-X-6-METERS-LENGTH-GREY/332389805180?epid=2262877658&hash=item4d63f9ec7c:g:HRsAAOSwJwpZx27l&_trkparms=gclientid=yH8OpBEwpBhwuz2TslphCBmzUOQYaEDVYDJl87Yb-8m4r7ukG8S_eDtjxc4kPLg-&_trksid=p2489528.m4335.l8656

Thank you I will more then likely head to screw fox tomorrow so I don’t have to wait for the other to be posted.

Thanks again Ryan.

 

[spurs fan in a coupe]

Like Jim said this is the stuff


The solvent is great for removing the old mastic

 

[Ryan atkins]

Thank you both for the replies.

It is 100% coming in from there but then also noticed it dripping from the zip when I sat in the car during a down pour.
And then the outer piping came away rather easy when I touched it as shown in photo.

Am I correct in saying this is part of the screen. Was going to order one now.
Thanks Ryan.

 

[hard top]

Am I correct in saying this is part of the screen.

Info :- https://www.bimmerforums.com/forum/showthread.php?2130739-Rear-window-border-repair-adhesive

 

[Ryan atkins]

I love this forum !

Thanks !!!!!