Curling rubber due to roof mechanism (I think)

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 2:33 am

Anyone else got this problem or am I all alone on this one? (I thought Pauline's problem below was slightly different)

This relates to the two black austhetic strips of rubber(filling a natural gap) either side of boot which can only be seen when the roof is lowered. The problem is that one of them has curled upwards now completely, not a pretty sight and can't be straightened! Upon inspection at Peugeot, I have been told that the entire back roof mechanism has to be romoved in order to replace the strip.

No disrespect to Becks of Brighton- they've been great, but I'm currently debating whether I really want the back of my car stripped out as it's not yet six months old or do I live with it (already had the door stripped after two days because of a faulty lock/micro switch). I love my car and can't bear to be apart for long which only hightens the agonising decision I have to make.

What do other members's think? Should I go for it or not and play safe in case something else goes wrong as a result.

Vince · Post by **Vince** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:12 am

Get it fixed now. If the strips have any function then there's no sense in hanging onto duff ones and if they look bad with the roof down, get them sorted before the good weather arrives.

V.

rob · Post by **rob** » Thu Feb 14, 2002 10:29 pm

is the piece of rubber you mean near the roll bars.

If so its a 5 minute job either side to replace them

Mine have gone duff but new car will fix that

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Sat Feb 16, 2002 7:12 pm

Yep, the curling rubber strips are just aft of the roll bars and either side of the plastic strip. From this response, I think I'll get Becks to fix it when it goes in for it's six month service due shortly. I'll also take advantage of the 1 free valet Becks provide for new owners. Thanks for the response.

Robbie.