ph1 172 leak from roof light cluster

[clancy]

drove my 172 in the rain a minute ago for the first time (owned 2 days.....), water started dripping from the overhead light. i removed the light and there was a fair amount of water in the light area, and down towards the windscreen it had pooled slightly. the roof lining was wet in the center against the windscreen as well

is this likely to be coming through the aerial, or the windscreen ?

any help would be good

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

Ph1 ? That'll be the Aerial hole in the roof. Whip the light off, no need to remove the headliner. You'll see a nut + what looks like a stud, that's the bottom of the aerial.

Take it all off... Bit of silicone, or some thick foam to fit under the base, and make sure it's done up tight and sealed on the return.

Simplez

 

[adam172]

As above if you can try and get hold of a thick/wide rubber washer.

 

[clancy]

Thanks a lot guys, will sort it out tomorrow Had a panick it was the windscreen leaking Cheers again