Leaky Situation

1. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

   #1 9th November 2014, 18:50

   Hello all
   
   So I seem to be leaking from the top left corner of my windscreen (passenger side) I've heard before that saxos are renowned for letting in water. Is there a quick fix for this? Any advice would be bob on.
   
   Cheers
   Kris
2. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #2 9th November 2014, 19:11

   Without sounding sarcastic this subject has been covered loads mate.there are a few causes try using the thread title as a basis for a search on here.
3. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

   #3 9th November 2014, 19:57

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by stevo67 Without sounding sarcastic this subject has been covered loads mate.there are a few causes try using the thread title as a basis for a search on here.

   No problem at all. My apologies
   
   Thanks
4. sexysaxo_dan Infrequent Poster Joined: Oct 2012 Dorset Posts: 237 Citroen Saxo Furio 1.4l

   #4 9th November 2014, 20:28

   might need a new seal, however, my mate thought his windscreen was leaking and we found that it was actually his ariel. Give that a check first along with the sunroof. Water might be running from there
5. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

   #5 18th November 2014, 10:55

   Well this explains everything....
   
   
   How on earth am I going to resolve this? It has rusted away the pipe connection and the surrounding sump.
   
   Any ideas people?
   
   Thanks
6. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

   #6 18th November 2014, 11:00

   Fibreglass it.
7. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

   #7 18th November 2014, 11:07

   Quote:

   Originally Posted by johnnyg_vts Fibreglass it.

   Removing all rust first or just bang it over the top?
8. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

   #8 18th November 2014, 11:22

   No remove all the rust,which which leave a hole then fibreglass it.If you just fibreglassed over the rust then the rust would in time push through.
9. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

   #9 18th November 2014, 11:42

   Alrighty, I will have to do this when I have a bit more time on my hands. If I was to remove all the rust the drainage pile would just fall out, how would I go about reattaching this?
   
   Cheers
10. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #10 18th November 2014, 12:17

    Tie up the drainage pipe into position,then fibreglass round it,once dry the pipe will be held in place.
11. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #11 18th November 2014, 14:07

    There's an idea! Thanks...
    
    Now where's best to get my hands on a fibreglass repair kit?
    
    Cheers
12. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #12 18th November 2014, 14:19

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KridsVTR There's an idea! Thanks... Now where's best to get my hands on a fibreglass repair kit? Cheers

    Any motor factors will sell you fibreglass.
13. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #13 18th November 2014, 17:17

    Purchased some of this from the local Halfords in Warrington, cheap and cheerful but hopefully it'll do the job..
    
14. tiger1983 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 279

    #14 18th November 2014, 17:21

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KridsVTR Purchased some of this from the local Halfords in Warrington, cheap and cheerful but hopefully it'll do the job..

    Exact kit I used to do exactly the same job a few weeks back. So far, it has worked great with all the rain we've had recently.
15. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #15 18th November 2014, 20:10

    That's good to hear Tiger, any tips for me at all? It's the first time I've had to fiberglass anything and don't want to mess it up! Did you slap
    It with silicone as well for good measure?
16. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #16 18th November 2014, 20:19

    Wear a mask when using fibreglass mate.
17. tiger1983 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 279

    #17 18th November 2014, 20:54

    As stevo67 has said, a mask is definitely worthwhile if you don't want to breathe in any fine pieces of fibreglass matt and the fumes (I should of did that one). Get a few brushes or some acetone, don't use too much hardener if it's the 1st time you've used fibreglass and take your time. I did a few sheets in areas that where needed then after it had dried I built areas up just for that extra piece of mind. When I did mine I literally stripped the whole sunroof out, frame off the roof included so while the fibreglass was setting I had stuff to clean up, repaint our of boredom then resealed the rubber that the glass sits on then sealed the frame back to the roof using sikaflex. Also if you do go the whole hog of removing the frame or if you can ease the drain pipes off, push some welding wire or something down the tubes to check for blockages at the same time, saves removing the roof lining again later.
18. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #18 19th November 2014, 08:45

    Great stuff, thanks for the feedback fellas. Will be giving this a whirl after my breakfast Let's hope the rain holds off...
    
    Cheers
19. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #19 19th November 2014, 14:26

    Done!
    Just hope once set no more leaks!
    
    
    Not a bad effort for my first attempt Fingers crossed I don't have to do that again!
20. tiger1983 Regular Poster Joined: Aug 2014 Posts: 279

    #20 19th November 2014, 14:31

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by KridsVTR Done! Just hope once set no more leaks! Not a bad effort for my first attempt Fingers crossed I don't have to do that again!

    Good job for a 1st attempt as long as it stops the leaks is all that matters. Best thing to do is leave the roof lining down while it sets, once set, throw buckets of water over the roof (unless it rains), fill the channels with water etc and check for leaks or if it's running off down the drain tubes properly then refit everything once you know the leak is fixed.
21. user_20080 Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Dec 2007 smurfland. Posts: 17346 Ex saxo owner.

    #21 19th November 2014, 17:44

    Nice one ,lets hope stays dry now.
22. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #22 19th November 2014, 19:24

    Thanks guys.
    
    Let you know how I go!
23. johnnyg_vts Established Member Joined: Dec 2006 Fleetwood Posts: 2244 2002 Saxo VTS

    #23 20th November 2014, 16:14

    Great repair fella.

    1 user thanked this post: KridsVTR
24. KridsVTR L-plater Joined: Nov 2014 Warrington, Cheshire Posts: 36 Citroen Saxo VTR Mk2 2002

    #24 20th November 2014, 17:10

    Thanks Johnny just hope it holds