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21/5/2013 at 7:20pm
Location: Scotland
Outfit: Compass Omega & Nissan Terrano
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I had the same problem on my 1990 Compass van, I tried to drill them...no chance. So i used a hand grinder to remove the rusted heads, be careful and take your time if you go this route. I ground into the rail a few times but it gets covered with the plastic seal so it wasn't a disaster. Im no expert working round Caravans and i did mine no problem. Once the heads are off (remember the rail will probably be countersunk a little for the screws to sit flush) I used u punch but you could use a Philips screw driver to give a tap in the hole just to loosen what's left of the screw from the rail, not too hard or you might wack the remains of the screw right into the wood (you want to get these out). Then start to remove your rail and use a pair of pliers to twist out the old screws. Some of the screws on mine were so bad, I had to drill new holes in the rail (close to original ones) then countersink them a little. I put new Mastic on the rail and before tightening the screws I put a bead of Sikaflex along the top of the rail from front to back to get a good water tight seal. I put the new screws through the new holes right into the skin of the van, I didn't drill holes for them as the skin is thin enough anyway. I am 100 percent confident that my van which was leaking when I bought it (This van does'nt leak, ok i'll buy it) is not leaking any more. Iv'e even had the door out to reseal, the front and kitchen window (new rubber seals from Seals Direct). Iv'e replaced the carpet and curtains, my misses is chuffed to bits and me..., well i'm just brilliant!!! you bet i am darling. Don't be scared to have a go, make it your own.
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