New leak in roof
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New leak in roof
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 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
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Re: New leak in roof
Mice dont eat acorns, you have squirrels !!
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Re: New leak in roof
Sorry here are the pics, excuse the living roof!
Mice do eat acorns and given i have caught over 10 in my van over the winter I'm not sure any squirrels would get a look in
Mice do eat acorns and given i have caught over 10 in my van over the winter I'm not sure any squirrels would get a look in
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The metal under the roof can rot terribly. here's an extreme example.
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Wow that looks expensive . Is it a pro job to get to the roof under the luggage bit?
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Having never removed one,I can't honestly answer that question. I'm sure someone will be along who can.
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New leak in roof
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:
https://www.westfaliat3.info/March_198 ... nualWM.pdf
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.
https://www.westfaliat3.info/March_198 ... nualWM.pdf
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.
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Re: New leak in roof
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
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Had the same a few times. Seems to be when I go between using my home wifi (all parental locks etc) and my normal mobile connection.
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Re: New leak in roof
Yep same here.
It is a pain in the bum...
No idea what spamhaus do, but I have been blocked many times.
Even on my other forum, for which I am a senior admin.
95% of the time I am okay, and then suddenly I am blocked for an hour.
Then I am back to normal again.
Use my normal home or work's wifi with no issues.
Not sure if it is relevant but my mobile service data provider is EE.
I spoke to them once whilst I was working on the other forum.
They were not helpful at all.
It is a pain in the bum...
No idea what spamhaus do, but I have been blocked many times.
Even on my other forum, for which I am a senior admin.
95% of the time I am okay, and then suddenly I am blocked for an hour.
Then I am back to normal again.
Use my normal home or work's wifi with no issues.
Not sure if it is relevant but my mobile service data provider is EE.
I spoke to them once whilst I was working on the other forum.
They were not helpful at all.
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1987 Electrics and a DJ engine.
Maybe one day I might get it finished
1987 Electrics and a DJ engine.
Maybe one day I might get it finished
Re: New leak in roof
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. )
( Extreme fix for sure, but doable. )
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Re: New leak in roof
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.
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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.
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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!
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Re: New leak in roof
MandyBerry wrote: ↑30 Mar 2023, 16:52
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