Here's an update. I replaced the both rear light seals and both vents today. No issue with the top seal but will keep an eye on it. The offside vent was a bit of a nightmare with that foam box, got there in the end.clarker63 wrote: βSat Apr 10, 2021 7:50 pmlook in here... top seal is the main issue I had..warmasice wrote: βThu Apr 08, 2021 11:13 am Similar issue here. 6 weeks ago my roof stopped operating - I'd noticed water below the battery with the foam cradle completely soaked. Lots of condensation in the boot too. I dried it all out as best as I could.
I've now had the roof repaired and the technician said it's as dry as a bone in there. I'm not sure if it's due to a lack of rain, not washing the car or not driving in the rain (haven't driven it at all in the last 6 weeks).
Anyhow, I've ordered a set of boot vents and tail lamp seals. Hoping this will resolve my issue? Is there anything else I should be looking for?
Appreciate any input, no matter how big or small.
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Here's the nearside vent. Gasket was unseated and not in the best shape (I dried up any moisture you can see): And here's the new one. Feels much tighter when installed. The old one felt loose (could easily be moved up and down): Oddly, the nearside rear light seal wasn't seated correctly (replaced both sides anyway). You can see here, how the rubber didn't lip over the inside of the sheet metal: Here's one of the new rear lamp seals. Made sure to lip into the inside for a double seal: I spent a long time testing for leaks with a watering can; with the roof up and down, around all the seals, light clusters, pretty much everywhere. No leaks... Yet.
I've not put all the boot trim back yet. I'd like to do some longer term testing. Jet wash, driving in the rain etc. Hopefully that'll be the end of it, but who knows.