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  1. 20th July 2016, 08:37 AM #1
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    Unhappy Anyone know an easy way to get to the rail bolts

    Anyone know an easy way to get to the roof rail bolts ,
    Jumped in and there is water running down the pillar i have lowered the lining a touch and put a bore scope in ,, there is a trickle Would like to remove as they are just for show in my opinion ,,(and they look crap )

    or do i have to remove the wheels engine gearbox chassis rails drivers side grease nipples then get a plasma cutter to remove the roof then re weld it all together ,,,,,,

    or can i just remove the roof console and the handles , and lower the lining down ?

    cheers all
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  2. 20th July 2016, 10:36 AM #2
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    Remove headliner

    Remove the headliner to get access to the bolts.

    Is the water coming from the rail bolts or from the windscreen seal?
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  3. 20th July 2016, 10:54 AM #3
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    Rail bolt ..
    I know you need to drop the headlining ,,but heard horror stories

    I want to remove the rails so i can drop a full length roof rack down the extra 30mm so looks like a pain job ,,,,
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  4. 20th July 2016, 11:01 AM #4
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    You could take off the radiator cap and drive another car under it😆😆😆😆😆

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  5. 20th July 2016, 01:05 PM #5
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    was thinking that but then thought the "O" ring on the cap would need replacing !
    :-}
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  6. 20th July 2016, 08:00 PM #6
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    Quote Originally Posted by rob tilbury View Post
    was thinking that but then thought the "O" ring on the cap would need replacing !
    :-}
    ROTFLMAO

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  7. 21st July 2016, 10:11 AM #7
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    Thumbs up

    While you are in the area, have a look at the outside of the roof to a pillar junction and have a look for any cracks in the sealant to the drip rail.

    We found on our car that at any speed >45 kph water would be forced through this cracking in the sealant into all sorts of places.

    Sounds like not your issue, but worth a look while the lining is down. Keep this up and you'll have a D2 you cannot whinge about!!

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  8. 21st July 2016, 04:51 PM #8
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    HA HA HA ,, was thinking of changing the user name to "DISAPPOINTMENT"
    but will check the drip rail while I'm there ,,, thanks
    I would love to never have another negative post again ,, don't think i will be that lucky tho ...
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  9. 21st July 2016, 04:54 PM #9
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    On a happy note ,, i drove a mates defender to Batemans bay today ,, what a dream ,,,
    he is thinking of selling and i said yes please ,,,,

    so when the discovery breaks down next it will be stripped ,,, YAY >>
    REVENGE <<

    and no i would never sell the discovery ,,, i don't hate anyone that bad <<<<<
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  10. 21st July 2016, 06:18 PM #10
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    I took my rails off. With out dropping the complete roof lining. Most, but not all. It's fiddly, but can be done. If your roof lining is sagging then it's the best time to do it. Two birds etc etc...
    I plugged the holes with the blank plugs on the wiper scuttle.
    Slight trim and some silicone, bingo.

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