Replacing / refitting OEM sunroof
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Replacing / refitting OEM sunroof
First off it started to leak - the seals were gone
Then i found the drain holes rusted away
Then this long metal coiled wire appeared out side of the roof around the seal and the roof jammed!
Ive now damaged the entire original sunroof getting it out and am left with alot of bits that are pretty useless.
From reading other threads I can see that I could replace the "tray" that contains the drain holes to remedy that but surely finding a rust free one is damn near impossible??
This just leaves the mechanism itself, i have read that mk2 ones will fit so that makes life easier but as i took it out in a rather unauthordox manor I have no idea how to re fit one! Is there a thread I missed or is there a sticky on here on fitting OEM sun roofs.
please help as I now have a permanent hole in my roof and while thats fine on a day like today I know it is the exception not the rule!!
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How bad are the drain holes in the sunroof tray?
keep on keeping on
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looks like quite a job! Dont suppose anyone knows any friendly body shops that have fitted these on their cars?? I am based in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk. I will have a go but I can see there being a lot swearing!
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This repair has not stood the test of time yet. but it was done carefully… its not as bodged as it sounds.
the seal round the sunroof is still available from vw part number 321 877 209 A there were 6 left when i got mine. use some vaseline to fit it though (if you go down that route) because it's quite hard to push on.
Good luck
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