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[Kai]

You don't need to replace the rubbers / seals if they are OK

Does not look too good for my liking. Will post some pictures soon.

 

[Duncodin]

I will still need to asses but things does not look right nor tight there with strange cable coming from underneath the roof on the drivers side. I will do some pictures and post here.

What does that "strange cable" look like? You don't mean an electrical cable do you? You mean a metal cord kind of thing. In the roof, either side, there's a tension cable. Not sure what it's called. It's there to hold the roof tight to the frame. If your's is hanging out then the roof on that side would kinda feel loose and not seal.

Having a new roof fitted would refit/retension the cable. I don't know if the new roof includes new cable.

Somewhere on the forum there's roof fitting instructions. Paragraph in there describes that cable and how it's supposed to be hooked.

 

[Kai]

What does that "strange cable" look like? You don't mean an electrical cable do you? You mean a metal cord kind of thing. In the roof, either side, there's a tension cable. Not sure what it's called. It's there to hold the roof tight to the frame. If your's is hanging out then the roof on that side would kinda feel loose and not seal.

Having a new roof fitted would refit/retension the cable. I don't know if the new roof includes new cable.

Somewhere on the forum there's roof fitting instructions. Paragraph in there describes that cable and how it's supposed to be hooked.

 

[Nodzed]

Does not look too good for my liking. Will post some pictures soon.

I would try a clean and then gummi pflege first. But if you're not happy with them replace them

 

[Kai]

I would try a clean and then gummi pflege first. But if you're not happy with them replace them

Cool, will do that. Can you see though this cord on the right side? One on the other side was just sticking out and I though first it was little old branch lol

 

[Kai]

What needs doing, I always treat my rubber seals with Gumipledge rubber conditioner at least twice a year, it plumps them up for good sealing

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Just ordered it

 

[Duncodin]

If that's the tension cable hanging . . . .

. . . then you need to be looking at softtop fitting instructions to see how it attaches to the frame. See if you can reattach it. Maybe replace it? Might be a fiddly job.

 

[Kai]

If that's the tension cable hanging . . . .

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. . . then you need to be looking at softtop fitting instructions to see how it attaches to the frame. See if you can reattach it. Maybe replace it? Might be a fiddly job.

Will need to investigate that then. I am booked in August for the roof replacement in Swansea (4h drive from where I am ) but this needs addressing ASAP I think.

 

[AntStark]

It’s the tension cable..get a new one but replace it when you get the roof done as I think it needs riveting in place.

 

[Kai]

It’s the tension cable..get a new one but replace it when you get the roof done as I think it needs riveting in place.

oh that's a good point. Let me confirm that because it would be silly to do the same job twice.

 

[AntStark]

For what they are the cables aren’t that cheap either so ‘do once’ would be my advice

 

[Kai]

For what they are the cables aren’t that cheap either so ‘do once’ would be my advice

Thanks for advice and help!

 

[Nodzed]

Cool, will do that. Can you see though this cord on the right side? One on the other side was just sticking out and I though first it was little old branch lol

I was referring to the rubber seals not the tension wire, Gummi won't help with that

 

[Kai]

I was referring to the rubber seals not the tension wire, Gummi won't help with that

I understood, ordered Gummi for the seals and will wait with the tension wires after the new roof is done.

 

[Duncodin]

Maybe send a text to the roof guy asking if he fits new tension cables or uses the old ones. If he always uses the existing ones he might not have any on the shelf when he does your roof.

 

[Kai]

Maybe send a text to the roof guy asking if he fits new tension cables or uses the old ones. If he always uses the existing ones he might not have any on the shelf when he does your roof.

Fair point.

 

[Kai]

Welcome aboard, as the others have already said Jack Smith at Swansea for a replacement roof but has a waiting list. Probably a night away if you use him, it only takes a day so you can explore Swansea whilst its fitted. As @Nodzed says most of your answers to your questions already on here if you do a search. Tip update your User details to show your location and model of Zed including year, it assists us when answering your posts since we are Worldwide and you may have other members close by if you ever need a hand.

Do you know if he replace tension cables as part of the roof replacement or if he uses old ones?

 

[AntStark]

They are usually reused when fitting a new roof. If you want new ones I would take some with you.

 

[spannermonkey]

Hi All, I picked up this thread from a Google search as my hood needs replacing also.Jack Smith seems to the main man for this job on all kinds of soft tops it seems. Only thing is I have been ringing but all I get is the answerphone???Tried a few times now. Can I confirm this is the correct number for them.I appreciate he's busy but still I must be.real unlucky or they just don't pick up ha,ha.
01792461022
Thanks in advance.
UPDATE: Finally got through on the above number. Spoke to Raymond(the owner....what a character!) Anyways it now July 3rd 2024 and his first available day was October 14th! So don't expect to get in quick if yr roofs leaking now.