Water getting in front of roof

[jepotherepo]

Annoyingly I've still got water coming in. Looks like the rails for the roof bars are lifted. Should they be sitting closer to the van? Could I fill with silicon or something similar? Is there a better fix View attachment 72698View attachment 72699

Did you manage to fix this issue- mine have done the same? did you just silicone seal them into place?

 

[Feggers]

Yes I re siliconed the plugs and also got a garage to clean out the drains at the front down the pillars one was definitely blocked up… that fixed it…

 

[Steeble]

Did you manage to fix this issue- mine have done the same? did you just silicone seal them into place?

I lifted up the plastic tabs in the rails, punched out the mastic in them and filled with silicon. Not had any issues since

 

[jepotherepo]

Thanks!

 

[Nacs]

Hi all,
I have a Cali from 2007, never changed the seals and front roof seal is now bulging in a similar place to the original post here. Water seeping through on LHS corner into roof cladding on interior even with roof open. All drains are clear and functioning.
The seal seems to have deteriorated and I can see a tear in the rubber, where it is lifted from roof.
Any recommendations for a repair or is it best just to replace the seal. As it is bonded as one piece, does that mean replacing the whole roof seal?
Many thanks for your advice.

 

[Perfectos]

Hi all,
I have a Cali from 2007, never changed the seals and front roof seal is now bulging in a similar place to the original post here. Water seeping through on LHS corner into roof cladding on interior even with roof open. All drains are clear and functioning.
The seal seems to have deteriorated and I can see a tear in the rubber, where it is lifted from roof.
Any recommendations for a repair or is it best just to replace the seal. As it is bonded as one piece, does that mean replacing the whole roof seal?
Many thanks for your advice.

Post a photo or two to help

In short the whole perimeter roof seal is one piece

 

[Feggers]

Hi...I have a CAli 2009... I changed the rubber seal from the roof and above the front windscreen...I'm not to practical but it was easily done ....

 

[Lambeth Cali]

Hi all,
I have a Cali from 2007, never changed the seals and front roof seal is now bulging in a similar place to the original post here. Water seeping through on LHS corner into roof cladding on interior even with roof open. All drains are clear and functioning.
The seal seems to have deteriorated and I can see a tear in the rubber, where it is lifted from roof.
Any recommendations for a repair or is it best just to replace the seal. As it is bonded as one piece, does that mean replacing the whole roof seal?
Many thanks for your advice.

There is a metal strip inside the rubber. Over time it can rust. Yours is 17yrs old. Hopefully a new seal should work.

 

[Nacs]

@Lambeth Cali thanks for the advice. Remarkably the seal has lasted 17 years but I have a lot of paint bubbling now on front. The van was in Spain for half its life which helped I think, and has been garaged for some time.
Regarding the seal, I have seen they sell original parts at Comfortz leisure and Just Kampers. One has 4 day lead and another 45 days but £25 less expensive, so likely delivery cost difference. Do you have any experience with either of these suppliers?
Many thanks.

 

[Nacs]

Hi...I have a CAli 2009... I changed the rubber seal from the roof and above the front windscreen...I'm not to practical but it was easily done ....

@Feggers thanks for the encouragement! I will certainly change the seal. I hadn’t thought of front seal as it seems to be ok still, but now thinking it might be worth doing the lot. Any tips on front seal fitting?

 

[Lambeth Cali]

@Lambeth Cali thanks for the advice. Remarkably the seal has lasted 17 years but I have a lot of paint bubbling now on front. The van was in Spain for half its life which helped I think, and has been garaged for some time.
Regarding the seal, I have seen they sell original parts at Comfortz leisure and Just Kampers. One has 4 day lead and another 45 days but £25 less expensive, so likely delivery cost difference. Do you have any experience with either of these suppliers?
Many thanks.

No, sorry. My seal still ok on a 2008 California. You search around though there are threads about changing the seal I think.

 

[Lambeth Cali]

@Lambeth Cali thanks for the advice. Remarkably the seal has lasted 17 years but I have a lot of paint bubbling now on front. The van was in Spain for half its life which helped I think, and has been garaged for some time.
Regarding the seal, I have seen they sell original parts at Comfortz leisure and Just Kampers. One has 4 day lead and another 45 days but £25 less expensive, so likely delivery cost difference. Do you have any experience with either of these suppliers?
Many thanks.

Roof Seal Corrosion T6.1

iMO The seal was faulty from day 1, you were informed enough to check it within 6 months , where the rust was observed. Not through use but through the inherent issue with the seal design and manufacture Do you think its possible that someone hits it with a rubber hammer or their palm in the...

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I think I would possibly get it fitted by a dealer having read this. And I hate dealers.