850 estate roof rails

uncle shreck · Nov 25th, 2008, 21:31

for sale as above. excellent condition £60+P+P

Johnnyred · Dec 2nd, 2008, 17:41

I have a T5 estate without the rails, what is involved in the fitting, and is it a easy DIY job.

Thanks

dooby · Dec 2nd, 2008, 18:26

Hiya,

when I did this I gently pulled the trim from the back of the car out of its clips towards the windscreen. It's metal so don't bend it too much at the windscreen end.

Then I laid the roof rail next to it and worked out where to cut so the old trim finished just underneath where the roof rail would start. I used a junior hacksaw to cut the trim at this point.

Then, just pop the trim back in its clips and lay the roof rail in the 'gutter' that's now exposed and screw in 3 bolts and cover each with a blanking plate. Think there's also a bit of trim that comes with them to take care of making the rear end cap neatly but that's about it.

HTH, Pete

Nov 25th, 2008, 21:31	#1
uncle shreck I've Been Banned Last Online: Jan 7th, 2009 21:49 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: shropshire	850 estate roof rails for sale as above. excellent condition £60+P+P

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Johnnyred New Member Last Online: Aug 20th, 2009 01:57 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Glasgow	Roof Rails I have a T5 estate without the rails, what is involved in the fitting, and is it a easy DIY job. Thanks

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dooby Forum Support Team Last Online: Jul 5th, 2019 16:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Cambridge View Photos By: dooby	Hiya, when I did this I gently pulled the trim from the back of the car out of its clips towards the windscreen. It's metal so don't bend it too much at the windscreen end. Then I laid the roof rail next to it and worked out where to cut so the old trim finished just underneath where the roof rail would start. I used a junior hacksaw to cut the trim at this point. Then, just pop the trim back in its clips and lay the roof rail in the 'gutter' that's now exposed and screw in 3 bolts and cover each with a blanking plate. Think there's also a bit of trim that comes with them to take care of making the rear end cap neatly but that's about it. HTH, Pete __________________ '97MY black 855R M56H + Quaife Porsche/S60R BBK + XP8s, TD04HL-19T, 17"x8J Pegasus, THS intercooler, custom intake & RIP, Samco coolant, Koni/Nivo H&R, S60R manifold, TT-USB, Simota, IPD turbo back, IPD anti-roll bars & droplinks, IPD HT, MSD coil, Innovate LC-1, dimming mirror, Goodridge hoses, DOT5.1, V70 rear lights & handles, poly top bush & A arms & tie bar, strut brace, clear repeaters, 6k HID, catch tank, 2x rear brace

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