Gromit Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just a warning to all LR owners in the UK, all that mad weather has arrived here in Ireland and is coming your way. So remember to park all your beloved vehicles at an angle so all the rain that finds its way in, finds a way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Hehehe... Does anyone in here claim to have a Land Rover that does not leak ? I heard from a dealer that someome once took a Defender back and asked; "I know it's a Land Rover and it will leak, can you see if you can sloew the leaks down somewhat please!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Just a warning to all LR owners in the UK, all that mad weather has arrived here in Ireland and is coming your way.So remember to park all your beloved vehicles at an angle so all the rain that finds its way in, finds a way out. it's here in Cornwall already, been gusting upto 35 knots all day & getting stronger. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
landrover598 Posted September 20, 2006 Share Posted September 20, 2006 Starting here in Wales too, not had a good storm in a while now, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 not hear yet, both mine leak Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 reckon it's getting closer wind speed will be around 70/80 mph overnight, blowing well here now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 21, 2006 Share Posted September 21, 2006 Calm here.... But.. Just had a few pints with a friend.... Could be gusting to gale force overnight !! Beware all ye in Cambridge area !!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mo Murphy Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Mine doesn't leak .... providing I park it backwards down the drive Mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 yours leaks bolts out of ARBs though Mo!! sorry about the track rod Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 22, 2006 Author Share Posted September 22, 2006 Mine doesn't leak ....providing I park it backwards down the drive yep, I've to do the same. Weirdest one is the sunroof doesn't leak except when there's melting snow on it. Now, HOW does melty snow penetrate the seals more than torrential rain Was out driving at midnight last night, wind gusting to 60mph. Lots of debris and trees down. Driving with the windows down so I'd hear something falling on me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anglo-Frenchman Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Had wild thunderstorms here in SW France last night and torrential rain most of the morning. Mine leaks very occasionally at the top front corner of the passenger window but one of the most leak-free LRs I've ever had thankfully! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 22, 2006 Share Posted September 22, 2006 Jumping on the sunroof comments..... Mine seems to store water around the inside of the sunroof and only leaks it into the cabin on the drivers side.... I feel this is something Mrs Freak has been working on.... Any suggestions how to seal the sunroof or it it just wise to take the glass out of the hole and get used to being wet ? Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Weirdest one is the sunroof doesn't leak except when there's melting snow on it.Now, HOW does melty snow penetrate the seals more than torrential rain huh.gif Gromit a guess it snows because ambient tmep is obviously colder. it then warms up with direct sunlight and starts to melt and leak through roof. so therefore maybe the sunroof seals contract, loose suppleness in the cold there losing the seal. as the snow warms and melts it goes through that gap created by the reduced seal. the seal wouldnt necessary warm up as the snow is insulating the vehicle/seal from sunlight until it has melted. snow is a fantasitc insulator. only my thoughts anyway Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 sunroof leaks? - normally blocked drain tubes isnt it? mine leaks but i have enough holes in the floor & waterproof seatcovers so it doesnt matter. roll on the proper storms, i likes REAL weather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 I've got enough holes etc. too but I just get sick of having to either wear waterproof gear for days after rain or just get wet etc... Are these drain tubes easy to get to ? Anyone got some hints... Thanks in advance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 no idea where the tubes are tbh. as far as i aware they run from the rubberseal around the glass & off down inside the bodywork somewhere. couldnt even guess where. mentioned it as ive heard they often block & cause the sunroof to leak. i dont have a sunroof so never tried to understand in detail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happyoldgit Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 No tubes on a Def sunroof but good clean up and removal of any crud around the seal will help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Ok.. So the list grows again.. That'll be the roofrack off at some point as well then to get at the sunroof properly ! Thanks for advice... (Thinks.. Would a roof without sunroof be an option !! Anyone want to swap?) Neil Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gromit Posted September 25, 2006 Author Share Posted September 25, 2006 That'll be the roofrack off at some point as well then to get at the sunroof properly ! yep, I've got a rack on too, and am not ar53d removing it to sort the sunroof. I ran around the outside of it with clear silicon; a bodge I know, but it worked, and alot easier than taking it all to pieces. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
V8 Freak Posted September 25, 2006 Share Posted September 25, 2006 Has considered that. May do it for the winter and then look into a "proper" solution next spring... (Or sometime in the future !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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