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By the way what is the Modutop roof made out of? Is it plastic or metal?
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14-09-2012, 03:10 PM
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Ah, Modutop it is, thanks. I've managed to get a cartridge of non-setting windscreen sealant which is just about the stickiest stuff on the planet. All l need now is for the rain to stop long enough to dry things out and l'll seal the gap around both of the roof windows. With a bit of care it'll be invisible from the outside.
I think the modutop roof is made from plastic or fibreglass. Mine has some paint chips and it shows white underneath.
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My 2005 2.0HDI Desire Modtop is becoming a mudtop - collecting grunge and moisture behind the seal and roof cavity. It has become distorted along the front of the vehicle and no longer doing it's job. Just about to clean out the seal and try to straighten it. Has anyone replaced this seal, what kinda price can I expect and who supplies them? It doesn't seem to be leaking at present but I'm suspecting the worse, there are signs that it has in the past judging by the seriously rusty interior floor and fittings. After cleanup, hope it behaves, if not what is the most reliable sealant to try?
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Hi, reading the link from 'shedpete' gives a great insight to the complexity of the roof construction and the seal. I suspect replacing the seal is a true nightmare however resealing it to a waterproof standard should be relatively simple. I had a similar problem on an old toyota which was sealed using windscreen sealer. It's the most sticky stuff ever and never hardens. I've found a 310ml cartridge of 'Indasa Sealant' on eb*y and hope to try next time its sunny. Its important never to use silicon as its not very sticky and rots its way through paint. Good luck.
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07-10-2012, 02:47 PM
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Its finally stopped raining for more than two days and l had a chance to try some resealing! Whilst lifting the edge of the modutop rubber seal where it joins the roof to dry it with a cloth l was amazed to find how easily it lifts out. It was completely soaked. I'm now wondering whether it might just be easier to get a new rubber seal and replace the old leaky one. I'd assumed the seal was nigh on impossible to replace and definitely a specialist job but after today l might just try it! Does anyone know if they're available and what price? (As asked by Richurban) I can't get a price from Citroen till tomorrow. Thanks
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