Cab roof leaking above drivers side window

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PeteE30Tourer
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Sun May 25, 2014 7:20 pm

Seems like my near perfect hood is leaking somewhere above the driver's side window. I'd previously found a big puddle in the rear footwell, which I've drained, but using the car yesterday in the rain, I realised it's still dripping in.

What's the best remedy??
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Sun May 25, 2014 7:26 pm

Have you tried lubricating the seals with something like Vasaline,or petrolium jelly?
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Sun May 25, 2014 7:37 pm

daimlerman wrote:Have you tried lubricating the seals with something like Vasaline,or petrolium jelly?
I haven't, no. Not sure what seals you mean, though I haven't looked at it in any detail. I'll certainly give that a go though. Thanks.
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Mon May 26, 2014 1:47 pm

Check the drain holes in the well under the horseshoe.

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... roof+drain

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Tue May 27, 2014 6:39 pm

I've got the same problem,mine is leaking above both doors + just above the quarter lights again both sides.
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Tue May 27, 2014 6:43 pm

Yes mine leaks a very small amount from the top of the rear window
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Wed May 28, 2014 11:02 am

Mine leaks too always thought vaseline shud do it never got round to trying it. Will give it a go
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