Hi my T25 has started leaking and it is coming in just above the rear view mirror. The first 2 times were when it snowed and was very cold but that may just be a coincidence. I've had it 4 years and only just started to leak. There are holes in the luggage rack but they have always been there? Not sure if I need to get someone to take off the luggage rack and look underneath or if I can do it? I could seal the holes but they have always been there and may it fix anything underneath?
I have also had terrible issues with mice and the last time put the pop top up i found 42 acorns! (Seem to have solved my mouse problems atm with an audible deterrent )
There are a couple of pics to show what I mean with the roof. I'm hoping someone has a fix that won't break the bank or my van before I run off and buy sealant
Thanks
I’ve not done job this personally as we have a high top, but I know there’s a PDF copy of the German repair manual for the Westfalia camping conversion on the WestfaliaT3 website here:
l’d head to google translate to get a better understanding of the instructions, but even without this step you should get a better idea of what’s likely to be involved.
1988 LHD T25 1.6TD Westfalia Club Joker Hightop syncro
The front roof is pretty easy to remove , a row of bolts at the back and the 4 you can see around the front , the rears are hidden under the headliner front are clearly visible, the roof is quite light 10-15kgs
If it really is a pain and a recurring problem being IP blocked, download a VPN app so you can switch between IP addresses?
( Extreme fix for sure, but doable. )
'89 1.9 DG
“Some people die at 25 years old, and are buried at 75 yrs old” ~ Benjamin Franklin.
I've managed to get the front section off the van to investigate. Doesn't look too bad just need to find a garage now. Assuming it needs welding to stop the leak.
Did you van have a factory sunroof and it's been removed and an sheet of metal rivited and sealed into position?.. It looks like the sealant has failed over time.
Yes I think that is it. There is a definite sunroof shaped metal section of the roof where the water is getting in. Tbh I would prefer a sunroof to a leaky luggage rack!
I've managed to get the front section off the van to investigate. Doesn't look too bad just need to find a garage now. Assuming it needs welding to stop the leak.
Looks like a sunroof perhaps, i would drill out the rivets , pull that section out , clean , paint and re-seal it
. Is it a pro job to get to the roof under the luggage bit?
