leaking xantia estate door

mseymour · Post by **mseymour** » 02 Oct 2002, 17:49

Many will have experienced the membrane coming off the back door of xantia estates causing it to leak..
the question is what kind of adhesive should be used to stick the damn thing back on?
Ooooh blasted citroens....

Rich · Post by **Rich** » 03 Oct 2002, 17:54

Hi Matt,
At a rough guess; how about using a bead of clear silicone sealant. I once used it for this purpose as it allows the membrane to peel off easy in the future if ever you need to remove it. Failing that, have a look in a good accessory shop as they usually stock sealants/adhesives for every job imaginable.
Regards, Rich.

mseymour · Post by **mseymour** » 04 Oct 2002, 13:40

Yeah, you'd think that would work, but it doesn't.
I tried silicone but it just falls off, Sickoflex or some such was also recommended, but that doesn't work either.
Ooooh blasted citroens....

Rich · Post by **Rich** » 04 Oct 2002, 23:08

Hi Matt,
Hmmm, sounds like a tricky one!! This may sound strange, but how about trying a different approach; if you have a flat surface to bond to, (i'm not sure because my Xantia is a hatch) how about trying to tape the edges with that proper "Duct Tape" as it is mega sticky and quite wide and sticks well but it comes off dead easy when you want it to. How about asking a Citroen dealer what they use?
Let us know how you get on! Regards, Rich.

mseymour · Post by **mseymour** » 06 Oct 2002, 02:55

The problem with tape is that it tends to come off when it gets wet, which it would.
The dealers I've spoken to have suggested Silcone, but then again they suggested that my 1.9td didn't have a cambelt.
Ooooh blasted citroens....

Rich · Post by **Rich** » 06 Oct 2002, 04:01

Hi Matt!
HA HA!! That must be the same dealer that told me, "....we don't list a separate relay for the headlamp washers sir......." when i tried to buy a relay that's missing from my Xantia. Anyway, that's a long story!!!<img src=icon_smile_sleepy.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_dead.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_sleepy.gif border=0 align=middle> Well, i don't know what to suggest now. How about that stuff called "Seelastik" or i think that is what it's called, it's quite messy but it might do the job. Anyone else any ideas???
Let me know how you get on! Regards, Rich.

alexg · Post by **alexg** » 11 Oct 2002, 04:12

Been here before - the only stuff I found that will stay stuck is called 'bolted panel sealer', comes in a roll 2mm X 20mm, and stays tacky regardless. Seal it down using a wallpaper seam roller.. It's quite expensive (tenner?)- but did the job - having failed with everything else I tried.
My rear seatwells are still dry!
I asked at a local vehicle paint shop - http://www.leonardbrooks.demon.co.uk
Alex

spanners · Post by **spanners** » 11 Oct 2002, 04:20

I seem to remember a compound called dum dum the actual citroen bulletin states to seal membrane with citroen sealant(they would) but also to enlarge the 2 drain holes in the tailgate to allow water to escape quicker (just file away lightly.