Defender TD5 Roof water

tidd · Aug 14, 2014

Hello all, do defender roofs have drain holes before doors, its just im getting loads of water coming down my side windows next to the bulkhead when it rains like a stream lol ive got 2 drain hole in the rear corners,has anyone drilled holes in roof channel to stop getting soaked,if so where at thanks.

SteNova · Aug 14, 2014

I've blocked them, it all has to go out the back now

tidd · Aug 14, 2014

hi if there was holes in mine there blocked too,is there any reason why, if i made holes on both side before the doors do you think it would stop all water flooding me out lol.

agew · Aug 14, 2014

I very much doubt the drain holes are any problem - water would just overflow over the sides. It will almost certainly be water entering from alpine windows, screen hinges, roof seams......pouring out of internal gutter down the screen when it runs forward. Join the club..... I'm aiming for the alpine seals next but hold out very little hope!

slim jim · Aug 14, 2014

I have the same problem, its just one of the things I have never got around to fixing. I have left work dry in the evening but arrive home with a soaked right leg more than once

tidd · Aug 14, 2014

Hi im not getting wet on the inside of defender its bone dry,its when it rains the gutter on roof fills up quick with water and i get like a flowing tap, stream of water on the outsides of both side windows so when i stop and get out i get soaked,ive only got 2 drain holes at the back should there be more holes on the sides thanks.

Station House · Aug 15, 2014

My 1994 90 has slots all along the channel on both sides, but really doesnt seem to do much- still get wet when opening the door!

tidd · Aug 15, 2014

Hi thanks all for the help im going too drill some holes before the doors see if it makes. any diffrence.

RobC888 · Aug 15, 2014

Tidd,
Would be interested to hear if it helps, having the same problem on my 200tdi 90.

Rob

tidd · Aug 15, 2014

ill let you no,ive just drilled the holes,hoping for rain soon lol.

robertcoby · Aug 15, 2014

tidd said:
ill let you no,ive just drilled the holes,hoping for rain soon lol.

Why are you hoping for rain ? stick a hose on it and lets enjoy what short summers we have.

tidd · Jan 5, 2015

Forgot to update this one lol i drilled two holes about 6 inches from the doors middle of gutter both sides it worked stopped the stream of water on the side windows

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