S40 V40: - 2003 s40 windscreen leak at top

Boney25 · Oct 31st, 2012, 17:26

Hi all, it's my first time on this forum today as not owned my Volvo long.

I have been going through the things which needed sorting out when I bought her, mainly changing of the front tyres, tracking, cleaning and currently buying all the parts for a service.

I have however recently noticed that my head lining is wet at the front where it touches the windscreen, when it dries out a stain is visible all the way past the sun visors.

Looking at the top rubber seal for the windscreen it appears very perished, almost sticky at times and it is possible to lift it away from where it mates with the roof.

So I am pretty sure the water is due to this tired seal but what I am wondering is:

Can I buy a new seal and replace it myself or is it bonded to the windscreen?

If it is bonded does this mean I need a windscreen replacement?

If so, would you be better to seal it with something (not sure what but along the lines of silicone) and wait till I need a new windscreen?

Thanks in advance,
Ricky

pacman67 · Oct 31st, 2012, 19:14

You may be able to get a windscreen company to do it on your insurance. but an excess may apply if they replace. I swear by this caravanning stuff;
captain tully's creeping crack cure, sounds mad but believe me its great, and cheap. Just google it and see.

Boney25 · Nov 1st, 2012, 13:34

Ok, thanks for the advice. Looks like I'm going to try some of that sealant.

Oct 31st, 2012, 17:26	#1
Boney25 New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2014 17:52 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Daventry	2003 s40 windscreen leak at top Hi all, it's my first time on this forum today as not owned my Volvo long. I have been going through the things which needed sorting out when I bought her, mainly changing of the front tyres, tracking, cleaning and currently buying all the parts for a service. I have however recently noticed that my head lining is wet at the front where it touches the windscreen, when it dries out a stain is visible all the way past the sun visors. Looking at the top rubber seal for the windscreen it appears very perished, almost sticky at times and it is possible to lift it away from where it mates with the roof. So I am pretty sure the water is due to this tired seal but what I am wondering is: Can I buy a new seal and replace it myself or is it bonded to the windscreen? If it is bonded does this mean I need a windscreen replacement? If so, would you be better to seal it with something (not sure what but along the lines of silicone) and wait till I need a new windscreen? Thanks in advance, Ricky

Oct 31st, 2012, 19:14	#2
pacman67 VOC Member Last Online: Dec 6th, 2023 14:09 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Richmond N Yorks	You may be able to get a windscreen company to do it on your insurance. but an excess may apply if they replace. I swear by this caravanning stuff; captain tully's creeping crack cure, sounds mad but believe me its great, and cheap. Just google it and see. __________________ Regards, pacman67 previously held: V40 TD & S40 2ltr P1,V40 P2 sport lux, V70 XC P1, XC70 P2, V70 D5 P2 and P3, V40 T4,V70R, C30 R Design. currently held: V70 P3 D5 SE LUX, XC90 MK2 Inscription Pro.

Nov 1st, 2012, 13:34	#3
Boney25 New Member Last Online: Nov 22nd, 2014 17:52 Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Daventry	Ok, thanks for the advice. Looks like I'm going to try some of that sealant.

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