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stjxs01 |
Posted: June 28, 2005 06:53 pm
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Member No.: 111 Joined: December 21, 2004 |
Hi everyone.
Last week Iwent camping in my XM estate. It was stuffed to the roof with all the camping gear. I think this is what caused my problem. On our return when all the gear was removed I noticed a small area of felt that had become detached from the (cardboard?) lining. Within a week the whole roof lining had become detached from its backing. So I guess the advise is not to stuff your car to the roof as perhaps the adhesive has become brittle on a car of this age and all my camping gear disturbed it to the point whereby it could not support itself. Has anyone else experienced this? Any ideas out there, other than sourcing a replacement? THANKS - Jim -------------------- 1992 2.1TD Estate
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noz |
Posted: June 28, 2005 08:14 pm
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1673 Member No.: 12 Joined: November 22, 2003 |
Jim,
The headlining is not the nightmare to remove as it might seem. Remove the two plastic strips either side of the windscreen and the same at the rear. Remove the two plastic strips on the B-Pillars. Remove the plastic strip along the top of the rear screen. Remove the central interior light and handles above the 4 doors. Remove the sunvisors. The headlining should fall into your hands. Turn it upside down and use a bit of evostik. Hey presto - fixed headlining. I know it looks daunting but its just a bunch of screws and clips. The hardest bit is offering it back up again - difficult with one person - but easy if you get help. Hope this inspires you to have a go. Lets face it, even if you had a brand new one in your hand the job is just the same to replace it. Cheers noz ps go practice on one in the scrap yard - you might even get a headlining in good enough condition to use. This post has been edited by noz on June 28, 2005 08:15 pm -------------------- '10 '59' C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Tourer Metallic Grey
'97 'P' XM 2.5 TD VSX Saloon RP 6610 Blue '97 'R' XM 2.5 TD Exclusive Saloon RP 7158 Silver '88 CX 22TRS Croisette Location: Avonbridge - Stirlingshire - Central Scotland |
stjxs01 |
Posted: June 29, 2005 07:52 pm
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Member No.: 111 Joined: December 21, 2004 |
Thanks Noz - I'll give it a go. Might even get to fix the sunroof at the same time.I'll let you know how I get on...
-------------------- 1992 2.1TD Estate
1993 2.1TD Espace |
noz |
Posted: July 03, 2005 09:08 am
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Andre's Mate Group: Members Posts: 1673 Member No.: 12 Joined: November 22, 2003 |
Hi Jim,
Whats wrong with the sunroof? Electrical? Drainage? Cables stuck? Cheers noz -------------------- '10 '59' C5 2.0 HDi Exclusive Tourer Metallic Grey
'97 'P' XM 2.5 TD VSX Saloon RP 6610 Blue '97 'R' XM 2.5 TD Exclusive Saloon RP 7158 Silver '88 CX 22TRS Croisette Location: Avonbridge - Stirlingshire - Central Scotland |
stjxs01 |
Posted: July 13, 2005 11:08 pm
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Member Group: Members Posts: 28 Member No.: 111 Joined: December 21, 2004 |
Noz When I bought the car the sunroof would only open in the vertical plane. It would open horizontal but only a couple of inches, even then only with the assistance of my hand. Gradually it has worsened to the point where it is totally stuck. Guess the cables have rusted as you indicate somewhere on another posting. Looking forward to the post on how to free up the cables when you get round to it. Keep up\the good work. Jim -------------------- 1992 2.1TD Estate
1993 2.1TD Espace |