VE Roof leak

[Wilba84]

VE Ute series 1 roof leaking on passenger side.
Removed the roof lining and found water dripping from the location in the picture.
Has anyone had this happen before and can confirm the roof gutter needs replacing?
Its really hard to see and it would be great to confirm before pulling apart

 

[DavesSV6Tonner]

Rear window leaking?

 

[Wilba84]

Rear window leaking?

Not sure? Its coming through the two pieces of steel there, they have several pinch welds above them but I cant really see anything. I was hoping someone had already experienced this exact problem and worked it out

 

[hademall]

Leaks are tricky and can appear to be coming from one point when in fact they are coming from somewhere totally different.
Do yourself a favour and look up the meaning of ‘Capillary Action/Attraction’. It may not be an answer as to why you’ve got a leak, but it might be a help in sourcing it.

 

[DavesSV6Tonner]

Need to remove the sailplanes from around the rear window to have any chance of finding the leak.

 

[Wilba84]

Need to remove the sailplanes from around the rear window to have any chance of finding the leak.

Will removing the sailplanes make it not waterproof? Just wondering if I can investigate and still use as my daily drive

 

[DavesSV6Tonner]

Will removing the sailplanes make it not waterproof? Just wondering if I can investigate and still use as my daily drive

AFAIK the cabin should still be waterproof with the sailplanes removed. Need someone with a VE shop manual to link to or post up the procedure for the sailplane removal. These plastic parts are easy to damage if you don't know how they are attached to the cabin and how to remove them correctly.

 

[Lex]

Need someone with a VE shop manual to link

Holden Commodore Workshop Manual 2006 - 2013 VE Free Factory Service Manual

Download a free pdf Holden Commodore workshop manual / factory service manual / repair manual for cars built between 2006 - 2013. Suit VE series vehicles.

www.allcarmanuals.com

 

[Wilba84]

http://[URL]https://www.allcarmanuals.com/factory-service-manual-214-Holden-Commodore-VE.html

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Unfortunately, that manual is only suitable for Sedans and Wagons. I'm having trouble finding a Ute manual.

 

[Wilba84]

I got the sailplanes off, it seems to be leaking from the crack in the picture. I covered the rear windscreen seal with a towel and poured over the crack and it leaks…

The cracked area is hard like steel but had brush marks like its had a sealant applied then painted over.

Any advice?