WATER INGRESS ISSUES on DEFENDER, (water leaks – wet carpets) | Land Rover Defender | repair series
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Water is leaking on your Defender’s carpet? This episode is part of our Defender repair series.
In this video we will show you how we fixed our Defender water ingress issue on our Landrover Defender 2.4 TDCi Puma. If you own another type of Defender this operation should be very similar.
We will review the differents leaking points from door seal roof seal.
Here’s what you will need for repairing this Defender water ingress issue:
2x Sikaflex 521 UV polymer
1x caulking gun
1x tape
So take the time to check defender water leaks points in the video.
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About Off-Track Family:
We are a family of 4 with 2 children. We are overlanding for years now on wild tracks in our Land Rover Defender 110.
Our expedition vehicle is a Land Rover Defender camper conversion. Some people say it’s more like a bug out vehicle but for us it’s the perfect 4wd off-road tourer with best 4×4 camping set-up.
We bought this 4wd rig brand-new in 2009 and the engine is the 2.4tdci Puma version. We transformed it time after time in a real overland 4×4 touring camper and it’s now a perfect off-grid truck for wild camping, bivouac or simply as an overlanding Defender.
We love enjoying time in nature and exploring the world as a family.
Au sujet de Off-Track Family :
Nous sommes une famille de 4 dont 2 enfants. Nous voyageons depuis des années sur les pistes dans notre Land Rover Defender 110.
Notre véhicule d’expédition est un Defender aménagé. Certains le décrivent plus comme un véhicule de survie mais pour nous c’est le parfait compromis d’aménagement 4×4 et tout-terrain pour le camping.
Nous avons acheté ce véhicule neuf en 2009 et sa motorisation est un TD4 2.4tdci Puma. Nous l’avons transformé jour après jour en un parfait tout terrain de camping 4×4 et il nous permet d’être autonomes lors d’un bivouac, d’un voyage 4×4 ou simplement lors d’un voyage en famille.
Nous adorons passer du temps dans la nature et explorer les pistes sauvages du monde entier en famille.
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Really good video it's great that you point all the possible leak areas.
Please let us know, have the leaks stopped?
I love Defenders but this is one reason I won't own one. Great video.
I couldn't get Sikaflex 521. Can I use Sikaflex 221 instead?
Thank you for posting your LR and repairs and sharing your life style- I have used a similar product with 1995 Jeep YJ it is amazing how hard it is to find a small water leak and easy to fix once you find that small break in the seam- flexible UV sealant is the only way to go. If you are interested there is a gentleman from Canada that has a youtube channel and business called Briticanna Restorations. Mike has a wealth of knowledge from early series trucks to new 110 check him out. In his shop he sells a memory stick with all the services manuals and information he has been able to gather in 30+ years. I will enjoy watching the rest of your videos.
I love your videos, but Landrover = #rustbucket
you have dinosaurs in Switzerland ?
It's a way but I don't like to put some more sealant on top of the old one.
The reason why many Defender a are leaking is that you all have to much weight on the roof. The light weight construction is not able to hold these weight excess. Even if you drive offroad their is to much movement in the whole cabin.
Salut la Off-track Family,
Je viens de découvrir votre chaîne qui un est un véritable trésor de connaissances pour les amateurs de Defender.
Ce sont mes recherches sur les problèmes d’entrées d’eau et de corrosion qui m’ont amené ici, et je vois que vous aborder le sujet de façon très organisée et convaincante.
Mais malheureusement les questions d’entrée d’eau ne sont pas les seules qui me mobilisent. Je m’intéresse aussi aux problèmes de corrosion galvanique …
Est que de votre côté vous vous êtes déjà préoccupé de ce sujet pour ce qui est de la détection, de la prévention et du traitement ?
Encore merci pour toutes les infos.
Will try this myself Thank you
Great video, accepted that it is not meant to replace factory approved method of sealing but it is a good work around to stop further damage. Besides it looked like fun! And you get to try it out first so that we can judge the final finish…. thank you!
Good job, bit ugly but hey better than water damaging body! Thanks
Not sure how long this will last.
That’s not e proper sealing. Its oke but you make some mistakes.
The roof is sealed with putty and you have to remove the old dried putty. As second take the tape straight away or may you lift the sealant and water will get in again…
Ouè c'est aussi à faire pour le miens
you are a great couple
Looks promising but I'm intrigued to know how it does after 5 years on the road in all weather conditions…
Hi guys, well done, now the rain will not be a problem , interesting to keep in mid , thank you, thumb up for your video.
Good idea. If you want a sealant for really small cracks – use 'Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure". It was developed for micro-leaks in caravans. Only one thing I would suggest – is a smaller application of initial sealant + going over again. That way – you don't 'splurge' as much which looks as noticeable when you remove the masking tape. I have a really bad leaking (perished) gasket between the screen surround and bulkhead. I was all set to remove the whole tub and re-do it, but I'll try this first. Might get a few more years before having to rebuild the top of the bulkhead.