2017 T6 Roof

[Sonas]

Ive been reading about VW`s fix for the roof corrosion issue suggesting that they have used tape. Should this tape be visible on a new T6 Beach. I can't see any protruding from under the rubber parts.I just wondered if I should point this out to my dealer, or is it just visible on those roofs that have been repaired.

Thanks

 

[Kmann]

Ive been reading about VW`s fix for the roof corrosion issue suggesting that they have used tape. Should this tape be visible on a new T6 Beach. I can't see any protruding from under the rubber parts.I just wondered if I should point this out to my dealer, or is it just visible on those roofs that have been repaired.

Thanks

As I recall from the factory visit it is hidden under the rubber seal, so it is not visible unless you pull that seal of (I would not do that). Don't worry be happy ;-)

 

[Jabberwocky]

You will need to look closely both on the outside and inside of the lip of the pop up roof. If you follow this link you should see some photos to help. Also you will note that the link is a post in a specific thread about T6 roof corrosion.

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...only-roof-corrosion.16800/page-32#post-208801

 

[Jabberwocky]

As I recall from the factory visit it is hidden under the rubber seal, so it is not visible unless you pull that seal of (I would not do that). Don't worry be happy ;-)

Not always hidden.....see my latest post.

 

[Kmann]

Not always hidden.....see my latest post.

Just the opposite of my memory – not always clear … ;-)

 

[Jabberwocky]

Just the opposite of my memory – not always clear … ;-)

Ditto!

 

[Loz]

As the weather is starting to improve I’m planning to remove th. seal and add some helicopter tape and refit the seal over it.
As I haven’t seen one taped, do we think that the 25mm wide tape is what they are using?
Found it in 3m rolls made by 3M..

 

[Hotel California]

@Loz , i think in the roof corrosion post someone mentiont taping the edges himself using tape giving a part nr. .

 

[Loz]

thanks Wim, I’ll search it down...

 

[Loz]

found it, https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...-general-discussion.9000/page-180#post-245511

yes 25mm 3M tape, found this supplier of 3metre lengths. https://www.vikingtapes.co.uk/colle...ape-short-rolls-25mm-x-3m?variant=34688318791

 

[burnercan]

I’m planning to remove the seal

When you do, would you mind to post a detail pic and possibly measurements of the seal profile?

 

[Jabberwocky]

@Loz , I remember discovering the tape about two months after I took delivery of my Cali in Feb '17. The tape can be visible both outside and inside of the roof lip but never both at the same point. This suggests that the tape is quite narrow and is just sufficient for an accurate wrap around. My judgement would be that 25mm tape has been used in my case. Judgement? I have not removed the seal to verify as I do not intend to interfere with the seal unless forced to (earliest 3 months before warranty expires!). Hope this helps.

 

[Hotel California]

@Loz ,

https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...-general-discussion.9000/page-182#post-248784

 

[Hotel California]

When you do, would you mind to post a detail pic and possibly measurements of the seal profile?

Very easy to take of the rubber seal and see for yourself
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...n-under-the-roofseal-video.17623/#post-200803

 

[burnercan]

Very easy to take of the rubber seal and see for yourself
https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/thread...n-under-the-roofseal-video.17623/#post-200803

Would do, but I’m still waiting on delivery of my bus.. I can wait some more


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[Jabberwocky]

As the weather is starting to improve I’m planning to remove th. seal and add some helicopter tape and refit the seal over it.
As I haven’t seen one taped, do we think that the 25mm wide tape is what they are using?
Found it in 3m rolls made by 3M..

Hi Loz, Did you get anywhere with the part number? And.......have you done this job yet and if so how did you get on?

 

[Loz]

Hi Loz, Did you get anywhere with the part number? And.......have you done this job yet and if so how did you get on?

Yes, all done back in the summer when it was really hot. Bought the 3m tape from Viking tapes. I’m sure I posted...
Edit: yes I did here: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/adding-the-3m-tape-to-roof-edges.24514/#post-282676

 

[Jabberwocky]

Yes, all done back in the summer when it was really hot. Bought the 3m tape from Viking tapes. I’m sure I posted...
Edit: yes I did here: https://vwcaliforniaclub.com/threads/adding-the-3m-tape-to-roof-edges.24514/#post-282676

Thanks Loz, I must be cracking up!! I saw your post but had forgotten all about about it! I even contributed to the thread!! I'm desperately looking for excuses (for myself!). Anyway, thanks again.