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Re: My car leaks too, but I am hopeful! [blowininthwind]
by blowininthwind
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Mar 31, 2007 (7:38 pm)
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Replying to: blowininthwind (Mar 06, 2007 6:50 pm)
It does seem to have fixed the problem with my car. Used 1/2 of a bottle. I highly suggest this be tried first before any type of adjustments.
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Re: Leaky Eos in the UK! [grubbygirl]
by grubbygirl
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Apr 05, 2007 (12:30 am)
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Replying to: grubbygirl (Dec 22, 2006 9:33 am)
Just to update everyone on my position. The car had it's seals replaced twice, the second time with modified seals sent from Germany the leak was still there so they trailered it to the roof specialist who had it for a month. There they completely removed the roof and realigned it. They sent it back to my dealership supposedly fixed. When I insisted it was water tested again before they put the interior back it still leaked. They did more remedial work on it but after 2 and 1/2 months I had enough. I only had the car for 5 days the dealer had it for the rest of the time. I got a full refund and am now a very happy owner of a Mercedes SLK.
Interestingly when I went to pick up my cheque, the car was already for sale on the forecourt and the windows were covered in condensation. Seems my dealer was quite happy to pass it on to someone else with the leak. That in itself is enough to make me never want to buy a VW again.
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Re: Leaky Eos in the UK! [grubbygirl]
by lancelotlink
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Sep 25, 2007 (12:24 pm)
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Replying to: grubbygirl (Apr 05, 2007 12:30 am)
I think it's great if the lubricant is alieviating this problem, but can't help thinking VW's using a lower quality rubber for their seals.
I've had removable roofs before (Fiat & Nissan) that were water-tight from the get-go, and stayed that way for years.
~lash
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2008 and the leaks
by lancelotlink
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Oct 04, 2007 (6:55 pm)
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I'd really like to buy an Eos, but living in the great Pacific Northwest, all the postings about the 2007s leaking has me worried (the car won't be garaged).
I realise the "lubricant" solution has worked for many, but to my way of thinking, the rubber used on the Eos-leakers really must be the problem. There's very few reports of the Volvo or Mazda HD Convertibles leaking.
I've been hoping they've upgraded the seals on the newer cars, any 2008 owners out there want to weigh in?
Thanks,
Lash
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Re: 2008 and the leaks [lancelotlink]
by qbrozen
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Oct 05, 2007 (4:51 am)
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Replying to: lancelotlink (Oct 04, 2007 6:55 pm)
Hmmm... well, I just went back and checked since there are so few posts here and I only count 6 unique leaking problems that are not simply related to a high-pressure car wash. Personally, I find that to be an acceptable failure percentage for any problem on any car. But that's just me.
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- #28 of 152
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Re: 2008 and the leaks [qbrozen]
by lancelotlink
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Oct 05, 2007 (7:09 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 05, 2007 4:51 am)
Hmmm... without knowing the total number of Eos owners participating here, how can one calculate a "percentage"?
VW issued a TSB on the problem (see VWvortex) which proves the problem exists.
I know I could be suffering from Internet Research Paranoia (IRA)but that's the cross I bear.
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Re: 2008 and the leaks [qbrozen]
by british_rover
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Oct 05, 2007 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: qbrozen (Oct 05, 2007 4:51 am)
There are also at least 10 different weather seals, maybe more I don't have one in front of me to count, in the EOS top so there are a lot of potential trouble spots.
I would expect a handful of leaks once the cars got out in the real world and a TSB to correct some of those problems.
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- #30 of 152
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Re: 2008 and the leaks [lancelotlink]
by qbrozen
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Oct 05, 2007 (7:23 am)
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Replying to: lancelotlink (Oct 05, 2007 7:09 am)
No, accuracy is not possible. BUT, I look at it this way, Honda tranny problems, which affected less than 1% of vehicles, got MUCH more attention and WAY more posts than these leaks. And, yes, way more hondas were sold, but that's just one example. It happens on message boards again and again and again. It does remain, however, that much smaller problems have resulted in much greater outcry than I'm seeing with these leaks.
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Re: 2008 and the leaks [british_rover]
by qbrozen
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Oct 05, 2007 (7:24 am)
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Replying to: british_rover (Oct 05, 2007 7:11 am)
Yup. And I think "handful" is the key word. If it was widespread, we'd see SO MUCH MORE activity on this board.
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Re: Roof Leaks?? [just4fun1]
by koolkat4
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Oct 07, 2007 (9:11 am)
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Replying to: just4fun1 (Oct 28, 2006 9:29 am)
Have I experienced any water leaks - you bet I have! My entire frame was out of line so that every time I lowered my top the paint was scrapped off both sides. After taking it to the shop and getting it re-aligned, I still have water leaking in when it rains. I guess I am just resigned to spending my Saturday mornings in the service department at the dealership. Anyone have any suggestions?
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