The GTX has an infuriating rattle from the passenger side roof rail, looks like a spacer/bush is missing between the front support and the first section of rail proper.
Anybody swapped one? Will the headlining ever go back properly - or should we try bodging it by filling the gap with epoxy?
It's never likely to get used to carry anything.
Roof rail problem
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Doggy
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Roof rail problem
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Re: Roof rail problem
I think there's some sort of pad meant to be there? All comes complete with a roof rail...
The repair Manuel implies it's all easy to get to once the roof lining's been removed
I'm liking the epoxy idea more and more.
The repair Manuel implies it's all easy to get to once the roof lining's been removed
I'm liking the epoxy idea more and more.
Unskilled meddling sin©e 2007
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Doggy
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Re: Roof rail problem
Me too, specially as the car will be SORNED until July, plenty of time to set.
2002 HDi 2.2 Exec Estate, (2008-12) (wonderful)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
2003 HDi 2.2 6-speed Exec Estate (2012-19) (also a gem)
2009 Citroen C5 2.0 HDi VTR+ Estate (godawful heap)
2008 BMW E91 330i touring (great fun - murdered by a reversing SUV)
2007 BMW E91 325i touring (slower smoother quieter)
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caprixpack
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Re: Roof rail problem
If you do find out if the roof lining needs to come out id be interested to know as I'd like to remove the roof bars on mine.
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Re: Roof rail problem
When I was stripping my old 406 executive, I did have a look under the headlining at how the roof bars are bolted on.
Surprisingly just a couple of bolts in each mounting point.
However, once the grab handles were removed, then the door seals and pillar trims, the headlining still wouldn't budge, turns out it was stuck fast in the middle - either glue or just the heat had made it stick.
Subsequently I had to gently* prise down the edges which was okay at the start but then just gave way and put a massive crease in the lining....
As it's the front one that is suspect then I would be tempted to have a peek under the lining, it's a good time to use an endoscope....
Surprisingly just a couple of bolts in each mounting point.
However, once the grab handles were removed, then the door seals and pillar trims, the headlining still wouldn't budge, turns out it was stuck fast in the middle - either glue or just the heat had made it stick.
Subsequently I had to gently* prise down the edges which was okay at the start but then just gave way and put a massive crease in the lining....
As it's the front one that is suspect then I would be tempted to have a peek under the lining, it's a good time to use an endoscope....
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1998 Volvo 940 auto estate - also mine
2019 Citroen C3 something - the wife's
PP2000 user, can help with faults / diagnostics in the Bournemouth area.