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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279   
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Is this a common problem with Defenders? I'm having a hard time getting the car leak free and as of today a local shop I visit regularly discovered both sides of the roof has cracks. I'm actually a bit shocked this happens on a car less than a year old.
Maybe Mike@Landrover has an idea what happened? Already send some photos to my dealer but willing to send you full size photos for investigation if you wish. In the meantime I keep on smiling trying to avoid turning into a grumpy old man. 
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3rd Feb 2014 4:47pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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Thanks for the reply.
The strange thing is the panel doesn't seem to be cut in a straight line either. There is a cut out if you look at the lower part of the panel. I've been looking at a couple of 5-10 year old Defenders which all looked fine. |
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3rd Feb 2014 7:50pm |
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| CRC@LandRover Verified Account  Member Since: 25 Mar 2013 Location: Coventry Posts: 383 
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Hello tookaphotoof
I am sorry and shocked to see the photos. This isn't something I have seen before to be honest. If you can PM me the following details I can pass this onto my colleagues in the Netherlands who can assist further: Full Name Telephone Number VIN Dealership Many Thanks Mike |
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4th Feb 2014 8:33am |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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I'll pm you today. Thanks in advance.
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4th Feb 2014 9:23am |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17305 
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Mike, I am surprised that you are surprised (!) since this seems to be a common feature on Defender rooves, although admittedly this is more extreme than some.
If I get the chance I'll take a photo of my '07 DC which is rather similar. |
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4th Feb 2014 10:01am |
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| Norm4n Member Since: 31 Aug 2012 Location: Surrey Posts: 329
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Friggin leaks - take it back, and keep doing so till all leaks are fixed
The widely accepted (by some) statement "they all do that" doesn't wash They cannot sell a product that isn't fit for purpose |
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4th Feb 2014 1:37pm |
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| ericvv Member Since: 02 Jun 2011 Location: Near the Jet d'Eau Posts: 5816  
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[quote="tookaphotoof"]Is this a common problem with Defenders? I'm having a hard time getting the car leak free and as of today a local shop I visit regularly discovered both sides of the roof has cracks. I'm actually a bit shocked this happens on a car less than a year old.
Maybe Mike@Landrover has an idea what happened?
Those are shocking pictures of course, and frankly never have seen something like that. One question, in the Netherlands most (if not all) new Defenders get their roof amended for tax reasons. Heightening the roof by what is it, 3 or 4 cm?, means that dealers are really doing some serious amendments on the roof. Could that cracked seam possibly be a result of dealer manipulation, a bit more careless than they should have done possibly? Eric Edited with a link explaining the Dutch reasons for heightening Defender roofs.... http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic22586....r+roof+tax You never actually own a Defender. You merely look after it for the next generation. http://youtu.be/yVRlSsJwD0o https://youtu.be/vmPr3oTHndg https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GtzTT9Pdl0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABqKPz28e6A https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rLZ49Jce_n0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XvAsz_ilQYU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8tMHiX9lSw https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dxwjPuHIV7I https://vimeo.com/201482507 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSixqL0iyHw |
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4th Feb 2014 1:47pm |
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| tookaphotoof Member Since: 18 Mar 2013 Location: dordrecht Posts: 1279
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Eric, that's something you'll only find with the 90 and 110.
My Defender has been registered as a 'truck' with removable top. The crew cab is not part of the load space, so I don't need the roof to be raised.  |
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4th Feb 2014 1:58pm |
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