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  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 473
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Black roof pack removal/replacement

    I am considering removing a section of the black trim on my roof to try to find and fix a leak in the windscreen seal with the car body. ([url] https://disco5.co.uk/forum/thread4229.html n[/url])

    The section that aligns with the roof bar position is sitting proud and obscuring the seal edge. Is this removal a destructive process? I have been told you cannot buy single parts of the kit…you have to buy a complete roof kit!! Obviously a daunting and costly exercise.

    The sections have rubber skirts showing but these are not pressed to the roof allowing water (and a lot of muck with it ) to go under. Lifting and excavating underneath with a screwdriver released almost a ploughed field, without getting under there I have no hope of finding the exact place where the seal is compromised.

    Help please

    Another thought… if I were to fit roof rails, do those black strips have to come off anyway or do they have to be modified and refitted?
    11th Nov 2025 1:36 pm
  • Mole HD
    Member Since: 18 Nov 2024
    Location: Orkney Islands
    Posts: 586
    Scotland 
    2017 Discovery Td6 HSE Fuji White

    Narpy is the best one to ask about the roof rails since he's fitted a set and modified the existing runners to suit the fitment. The Bling Barge came with roof rails already fitted... so never having fitted a set or removed the roof runners, I'd be left with searching through YouTube vids for 2nd hand info... Neutral

    If he doesn't pick this one up...drop him a PM Thumbs Up


    Last edited by Mole HD on 11th Nov 2025 4:54 pm. Edited 1 time in total
    11th Nov 2025 2:01 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 473
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Thanks will do.

    Events are moving fast in the leaking windscreen investigation. (well you’ve got to get the bee from under your bonnet). I actually YouTubed the subject and discovered enough to have courage to bend the plastic trip high enough to see what was going on.
    11th Nov 2025 4:41 pm
  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 142
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    There are basically 2 components to each side. The rear covers are short and black and can be refitted once removed. The long ditch finishers that run up to the windscreen are colour coded and you’ll probably break some clips in removing them but they are usually refitable with some luck and a tube of Tiger Seal at the ready just in case.
    My channels were pretty grime filled once I removed the ditch finishers but as I was fitting roof rails too, these held the ditch finishers in place once they were screwed down.

    I strongly suspect water will get under the ditch finishers as they are not water tight so if you do remove them, make sure you have sealant/Tiger Seal/panel adhesive on site so you can seal them up once reinstalling them.
    Whilst you’re in there, it just might be worthwhile ensuring the two forward screws are tight + sealed up as this will be a perfect place for water ingress. There’s a photo in this thread: Linky

    You can buy the components separately, well, in pairs but they are hellishly expensive and will cost you over £100 per side, which may sound reasonable but is a rip off for what they actually are. Also, you’ll only be able to buy black coloured ditch finishers as they are not available as colour coded items.
    Take your time removing them ( they just prise up ) and have some sealant ready just in case and you’ll be fine.😉


    This video is also worth a watch before you start: https://youtu.be/21JNNXJ_dSY?si=tjxSnLAcZUpgc0NW

    Also worthy of a read, paying particular attention to Note 10 is this: https://accessories-instructions.landrover...y/G2011166
    11th Nov 2025 5:35 pm
  • Wolfpack
    Member Since: 25 May 2019
    Location: Norfolk, UK
    Posts: 473
    United Kingdom 
    2017 Discovery Si6 HSE Corris Grey

    Thanks.
    I wish I had seen that video before raising the front ditch finisher …. how far back the fittings were.
    I could have lifted it higher out of the way to get better access to the leak area and done more cleaning, But it seemed quite firm so didn’t want to force it. Hopeful I fixed it, if not, I may have a better chance next time.
    11th Nov 2025 7:46 pm
  • Narpy
    Member Since: 30 Apr 2025
    Location: Stockport
    Posts: 142
    United Kingdom 
    2019 Discovery Td6 HSE Corris Grey

    Those ditch finishers are not exactly heavy gauge alloy and will bend if you over stress them. Once damaged, you’re limited to the black only option and painting them which is just a step too far IMHO.

    Take your time and stick em down if you need to but don’t forget to check the two forward screws and the front edge fitment.😉

    I’m sure you’ll be fine.👍🏻
    11th Nov 2025 8:18 pm
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