Slight water dripping

Members have installed the SmartTop and here is the install and info thread:

http://www.slkworld.com/general-discussion/121481-what-smarttop-all-members-keep-talking-about.html

we recommend it highly!

lubricate your seals to stop leaks might help your drip

http://www.slkworld.com/226839-post1.html

this troubleshooting guide might help you:

http://www.slkworld.com/slk-r171-class-diy/205097-r171-vario-roof-troubleshooting-tree.html

Hi
Good day.
Thank you all for the all info on the water drip problem.

I have check on all suggestions but I think I have found the problem but don't know to to resolve it.

I just taken some pictures, please view it probably then you will understand the problem & help me to resolve.

Pictures are taken from inside the car.
Pictures 1 & 2 are the right hand side
Pictures 3 & 4 are the left hand side

It show the gap between the roof & the front windscreen.

It is the right side that has water dripping & the gap is bigger than the left side.

Does anyone know how to reduce the gap & is it because of the latch on the right side not tighten enough?
Can it be adjusted??

Another thing is, when I shine a torchlight onto it from the top of the roof, I saw some faint light when inside the car, right hand side.
But not on the left hand side.

Anyway solution is greatly appreciated.

Thank you & have a nice day.

Hi
Good day
Coolrunnings.
I took your suggestion seriously & seriously all the while I believe it was the gap between the roof & windscreen that causes the leak.

First I went to the local DIY to get a set of Torx driver for about USD3.50

Then I remove the visor.
The pries open plastic cover.
From then I can see the 10mm nuts on both sides of the latch.

I loosen it by a turn (the one on the left side)
I did not touch the right side nut.

I use my finger to push the latch (left side) about an eight of an inch down or slightly more.
Then I tighten it back & at the same time I tighten the right side, too.

Assembly the visor back and cover the roof.
Finally did a water test.

Wala, what do you know??

NO MORE WATER LEAK!!!
The gap between the roof & windscreen is gone!!!

Dude, you are a lifesaver.!!!

A thousand thank you.
and now I can have my pack of six peacefully, LOL.

Have a nice day

Hi
jbank15

Good day.

Yes, you took the words out of my mouth.
Best of the Best (BOB)

A thousand' thank you
and a thousand apologies for getting into the wrong category
as I am an old guy, very absent minded at time & older than you, LOL.

Just out of curiosity, can I ask a silly question??

Well, being an old guy, I had & have many silly remarks & comments about me driving a SLK.
Many said & say, it is not suitable for an old guy unless I do this & do that, LOL.
Did you or do have this silly remarks & comments??

You know what I am trying to say??

Thank you & have a nice day

ps: I am just thinking out loud

Hi
Everybody
Good day
Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year.

A few days ago, I did the latch' adjustment on the windscreen.
Since it is holiday, I decided to do one step further > adjustment on the roof latch.

To do it, I have to keep the roof half open & I do not have support brace to prevent it from closing with the engine off.
So I make do with what I have.
I use the 4 pieces of luggage suckers & two cardboard tubings.
Then I remove the 4 screws on the roof lining without take it out completely.

I can see the torx screws holding the latch
Then loosen it & push it back as much as possible > only a mm or 2mm of free-play available.
Then tighten it back.

At the same time, I loosen the screws (2 only, not necessary all) on the side rubber lining.
Then I pull it out about 2 to 3 mm the tighten it back. (see pic with blue mark)
then tighten an assemble everything back.

When the roof is closed, it is now a tight fit & the gap between the roof & the windscreen is gone.
Earlier after adjusting the windscreen latch, there was still a slight gap even though there was no more water leak.

Thank you & have a nice day

ps: sorry I have reached the pictures limit. Should have 8 more.
On the last picture, when I pull down the roof lining, I saw 2 labels stuck on it, any idea why it is there & also is it price & a replacement part?? Just curious. that's all