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Any ideas how to fix leaking roof around rack?

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Old 07-09-2012, 11:45 PM
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Default Any ideas how to fix leaking roof around rack?

I have a 97 grand cherokee WJ and it leaks around the bolt that hold down the roof rack. Does anyone have any ideas of how to fix?
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Remove roof racks,put silicone around hole and on the screw itself,reinstall.
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i think you mean zj
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Well my bad ZJ but the roof is leaking around the bolt holes not the bolt hole itself...any other ideas?
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liquid nails or some hard *** epoxy instead?

this is the right answer. What you actually put in the hole before you seal it up is up to you. Easy fix.
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