hi just got a Z3 from santa
the soft top roof is leaking badly both doors at top of main windows
its going in to garage for some works next week
can the leak be repaired or will a new hood solve the problem
I will only be using the car about 1k to 2k a year at most
I have a garage for it and a car cover
wot u think
pete
leaking soft top
Re: leaking soft top
if you put leaks into the search box top right there are loads of tips to help you
peter2b
peter2b
Re: leaking soft top
Search for famous "A-pilar leak".
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Re: leaking soft top
Blocked drains (little grommet on windscreen)
Bad fitting roof (needs adjusting)
Replacement rubber
All things to look for - happy to help if you need more info
Bad fitting roof (needs adjusting)
Replacement rubber
All things to look for - happy to help if you need more info
Re: leaking soft top
One thing worth trying, try FABSIL. It's a water repellent treatment used on tents etc. This solved my water problem so worth a try:
I found that by treating the strip approx 8" wide from window edge to first stitiched seam worked. This makes the water bead off, like wax on paintwork, versus soaking in on main part of roof, and for me this has meant no further problems. May be worth trying before the other common fixes.
Good luck!
I found that by treating the strip approx 8" wide from window edge to first stitiched seam worked. This makes the water bead off, like wax on paintwork, versus soaking in on main part of roof, and for me this has meant no further problems. May be worth trying before the other common fixes.
Good luck!
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Re: leaking soft top
x2 for tent waterproofer - many people talk about expensive Auto waterprrofing - I've always just gone for a large spray can of tent proofing from a camping shop and it works brilliantly
Re: leaking soft top
Same problem but noticed that the 2 handles that lock the front of the hood in place weren't as tight as previous. A quick fix but I took it to my local independent, Autokraft, Earlswood and they sorted it very quickly and better still didn't charge me.
All our BMs go there for service and I always recommend them.
All our BMs go there for service and I always recommend them.
Sapphire black/Imola red and black interior/ red roof/ S54 - the only RHD one made.
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
"The only time you have too much fuel is when you're on fire."
Re: leaking soft top
idk, but not using any waterpoofer at all works brilliantly for me for about 7 years of owning my roadster...bertiejaffa wrote:x2 for tent waterproofer - many people talk about expensive Auto waterprrofing - I've always just gone for a large spray can of tent proofing from a camping shop and it works brilliantly