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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: danhock on 01 December 2003, 17:15

Title: Wet arse
Post by: danhock on 01 December 2003, 17:15

So it seems like my roof leaks...

Only place is one drip onto the drivers seat!!

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: AdamB on 01 December 2003, 17:21

Welcome to  the cabrio winter drivers club ,Mate.
I usually leave the seat tilted forward to stop it going on the seat itself, and just let it drip onto the back then

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: danhock on 01 December 2003, 17:23

its not something a new hood would fix then?
Looks like its running down the rubber seal.

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: Golfgal on 01 December 2003, 17:24

save up and buy a car with a roof  :P

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: AdamB on 01 December 2003, 17:30

My hood is only 18 months old, and it still does it. the roof has no guttering, so the water needs to flow somewhere - usually straight onto the seat!!

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: Golfgal on 01 December 2003, 17:42

how much are you for a new hood??

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: richandhazel on 01 December 2003, 18:05

Glad mine stays garaged over winter, never had to suffer these problems.

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: db Sam on 01 December 2003, 19:59

Same as, the only time mine gets wet is when i wash it !!!

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: golfvr6 on 02 December 2003, 00:17

Quote from: AdamB on 01 December 2003, 17:30

My hood is only 18 months old, and it still does it. the roof has no guttering, so the water needs to flow somewhere - usually straight onto the seat!!

I thought you said your car was good mate?  :-*

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: miguel on 02 December 2003, 09:27

same problem! compounded  by a horizontal split in the fabric each side. I dont want to spend out on a new hood until easter so i've tried gaffer tape and solvent free evo-stik but nothing sticks to the hood, except dirt! should i just use mud and horse hair or is their a better way. I think i used a pair of old pvc boots and general purpose glue on my old spitfire III but i cant remember :-\

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: AdamB on 02 December 2003, 12:26

Quote from: golfvr6 on 02 December 2003, 00:17

Quote from: AdamB on 01 December 2003, 17:30

My hood is only 18 months old, and it still does it. the roof has no guttering, so the water needs to flow somewhere - usually straight onto the seat!!

I thought you said your car was good mate?  :-*

It only drips when you open the door, the seal is good enough to put it through those big American style carwashes, without any problems

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: danhock on 02 December 2003, 13:23

mine drips when you open it. And when its closed!!

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: shortcutstu on 13 December 2003, 00:50

yeah i no the filling mine leaks too right where you close the roof together at the front and my roof is only just over a year old i have herd that its something to do with the window and some guy says he can fix it but its going to cost i think along the lines of if he can fix it so can i but i dont no how to yet lol so any idea's would be very welcome.

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: vixteris on 13 December 2003, 02:02

cabriolet = wet and always will. I got a new roof 3 months ago and im as wet and cold as it would be walking. love your car. no one on the outside will know your soaking. oh except other mark 1 golf soft top drivers lol

hint: dont offer any girls a lift

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: chris_virginie on 13 December 2003, 11:41

Well me 2. Not fortunate enough to have garage. Car is only used occasionally so has a pool of water on bot seats when I use it. I have some waterproof overcovers which catch most of it but its not ideal. Also the car is very steamy when I drive for the first few miles. Spose I'll just put up with it. Anyone tried changing the rubber seals.GPC do the front and above door seals.

Title: Re:Wet arse
Post by: grassracer on 13 December 2003, 15:56

Have you tried adjusting the two hooks that clamp the hood on to the top of the screen , you'l nedd a 10mm spanner, an clean all the seals an wipe over with vasaline an then wipe it off with a clean cloth, ive normally found this to work