Rubber Strips In Roof Gutters

[katman]

Hi All,

 

Anyone else got a problem the the rubber strips in the roof gutters coming loose?

 

My nearside one tends to pop out when I open the tailgate and the last two feet wave about in the air if I dont notice it.

 

The strips seem quite hard and inflexible probably due to age as the car is a 96 model. Luckily the guy at the car wash spotted that it had popped out just before I went through. Once pushed back in place it stayed there OK.

 

Are these very expensive to replace?

 

Regards

 

Keith

[Guest marcusheawood]

I know it's crude but why not just pop a bit of mastic/sealant under the strip before reseating it.

[chromedome]

I would be a bit concerned that the rubber trim popped up when opening the tailgate.

 

This would suggest that the roof is flexing too much. Have you tried lubricating the hinges to see if it helps.

[katman]

I would be a bit concerned that the rubber trim popped up when opening the tailgate.

 

This would suggest that the roof is flexing too much. Have you tried lubricating the hinges to see if it helps.

Hadnt considered that :huh:

 

Will have a good look tomorrow and give it a bit of oil just in case. The other door could probably do with a squirt as well.

 

Its only the nearside that does it and I wonder if someone pulled it out to start with.

 

Regards

 

Keith

[Guest stevebm1]

I ocassionally get this problem on my 96 gal too.but then they do knock back in with ease.