R230 Roof Leaks

[AndrewSL500]

Hello. I recently purchased my first SL…a 2004 R230 SL500.

I have read lots of posts about roof leaks & have stopped all leaks into the boot from the rear window seal & C-pillars. Thank you to everyone for their contributions to previous threads - particularly Malcom.

I have also treated all of the seals with Krytol. Since doing that I have 2 new leaks - one at each side where the roof meets the top of the A-pillar. It drips onto the seat & soaks the headlining at the joint. I can’t find any information on the possible causes of this or how to cure it. Help please!

 

[Blobcat]

Hello and welcome,

I've moved this into the bodywork section for you

 

[00slk]

Hello and welcome

Sometimes new seals will sort it it as I have done before, adjusted the roof at the top of the front screen. It helps to pull the roof in tighter against the seals.

 

[SL63 Mark]

It sounds like your seals are not sealing, although if that is the only leak you have, you are doing quite well.

I have never heard of Krytol, I have always used Gummi Pfledge, some use Krytox. Or buy some new seals.

 

[LostKiwi]

It sounds like your seals are not sealing, although if that is the only leak you have, you are doing quite well.

I have never heard of Krytol, I have always used Gummi Pfledge, some use Krytox. Or buy some new seals.

I use silicone grease.

 

[AndrewSL500]

It sounds like your seals are not sealing, although if that is the only leak you have, you are doing quite well.

I have never heard of Krytol, I have always used Gummi Pfledge, some use Krytox. Or buy some new seals.

Yes, Krytox, just an auto-correct issue there.

 

[AndrewSL500]

Hello and welcome

Sometimes new seals will sort it it as I have done before, adjusted the roof at the top of the front screen. It helps to pull the roof in tighter against the seals.

Ia adjusting the roof straight-forward?

 

[00slk]

Ia adjusting the roof straight-forward?

You can start with the catches above the screen, I think there are 3 small bolts that adjust, if I remember rightly remove the overhead sunvisor and padded trim, once this is removed you'll see the both catches and bolts.