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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:43 pm

I've purchased a cover for my soft top to stop the rain getting to my roof motor.. as I've only had the car 3 weeks I don't know wear the water gets in so if anyone can help it would be very much appreciated... thank you

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 12:44 pm

Hope this helps
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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:05 pm

That may stop water getting down there, but do you only use it in the dry, and never wash it? Also, it's 14yr old car, so chances are the motor will be wet...

The water permeates the outer layer of the roof, it then runs over the inner rubberised waterproofing layer, and is directed down into the drains, which is where the motor sits.

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Post by Marlon » Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:56 pm

Ducklakeview wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:05 pm

The water permeates the outer layer of the roof, it then runs over the inner rubberised waterproofing layer, and is directed down into the drains, which is where the motor sits.

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 1:58 pm

thank you very much Mike

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:02 pm

I cover it every night and if I take it to work I cover it. the drain holes are they easy to get to.

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Post by Marlon » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:06 pm

jayjay1971 wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:02 pm I cover it every night and if I take it to work I cover it. the drain holes are they easy to get to.
I'd get it relocated to the boot - as Mike says, chances are its swimming in water already. Several members provide that service at very reasonable cost including Mike :thumbsup:

The exit holes are here, there are bungs that you pull out to see how much water, sludge has collected over the years, but regardless of what comes out the motor can still be sitting in a puddle:

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:09 pm

top man thanks for your help

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:11 pm

mike how much would you charge to do that for me.

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Post by Ducklakeview » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:16 pm

jayjay1971 wrote: Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:11 pm mike how much would you charge to do that for me.
If the motor is currently working, the cost to get it moved to the boot and covered (doesn't take up any usable space) is £80 including an oil top up. Takes about 35 mins.

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:17 pm

I live in Ipswich......lol.... you live in Liverpool

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Post by volumex65 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:25 pm

I live in Southampton , and drove up to mike (ducklakeview) , also had my aircon regassed, all for less than £150 and a day out , well worth it :thumbsup:
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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:28 pm

looks like me might be having a day out.... thank you all for the advise

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Post by jayjay1971 » Wed Jun 28, 2017 2:30 pm

how long did it take you to get there .............................. :!:

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