100 series cruiser water coming in through roof rack gutters
Submitted: Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 21:01
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hotfishez
I recall reading about this somewhere, unfortunatley i never looked at what the fix was on the issue, any ideas?
2001 GXV 100 series
Reply By: ABR - SIDEWINDER - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 21:21
Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 21:21
Roof rack mounting bolts.
Check the fibre washers, also best to apply silicone to the threads.
Regards
Derek
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Follow Up By: Member - david L (VIC) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 22:29
Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 22:29
I had the same problem with my 100 series.I siliconed the threads and have had no problems since'
Regards Jaksun1
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Follow Up By: Member - Bill B1 (NSW) - Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 22:58
Sunday, Apr 03, 2011 at 22:58
My 120 Prado leaked as
well through the roof bolts. I found two of the brackets under the roof lining had rusted too. Not good when a load is going up there. Might be worth checking.
Bill
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 09:08
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 09:08
Use Sikaflex or windscreen sealant as they dont set and wont leak if affected by vibration.
Silicone frequently pulls off one side or another if any movement at all.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 18:30
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 18:30
Mastic windscreen sealant won't set but sikaflex will set the same as silicon.
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Follow Up By: snoopyone - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 18:44
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 18:44
The sikaflex sealant if you use the correct one remains pliable and allows for movement. I think its 11 or similar number sealant gets used to seal vans apparently.
Silicone sets hard and will pull off one surface if movement is present.
Admittedly not much when bolts are done up but if the rack is on can cause vibration.
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Follow Up By: Rockape - Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 04:16
Wednesday, Apr 06, 2011 at 04:16
11FC sikaflex sets the same as silicone, it is an adhesive/ sealant and they both remain pliable to a degree.
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Reply By: Member - Bill B1 (NSW) - Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 10:37
Tuesday, Apr 05, 2011 at 10:37
Hi hotfishez,
If you have the racks that bed into a strip along the roof, like the Prado does, then it is a matter of sealing the
seat, the fibre washers and new o-rings on the bolt. locktite on the threads and doing them up tight.
My panel beater showed me the problem, as he had to fix the rust first. Maybe a bit of advice first.
bill
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