Leak near sunroof motor...

[Lazy-Ferret]

I know a few people have problems with water getting in up by the sunroof motor, and while building a roof console for my car, to fit the 4x4 Response PMR radio in, I have been doing a fair bit of work in the area around the sunroof motor.

There is a pressed steel bracket up there, which provides the clips that the plastic switch/light housing attaches too, and also has the screw holes the motor cover passes through to fix to the roof.

There 3 obvious screws above the map lights, and 2 more further back by the sun roof motor, but there are also 2 extra self tapping screws, one each side that are much further away from the visible centre screws, behind the roof lining, and these self tapping screws seem to have worked loose on both of our cars. When I looked at mine, there was a rust streak running from the screws down to the back of the small removable plastic cover. These screws pass right through the roof, up into the sunroof surround, so when loose, rain can run down them. On my car, the screws were not really tightening up, so I replaced the self tapping screws with nut and bolts, with a bit of tiger seal.

So those of you with the leak up there, it might be worth a look.

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

interesting that my roof had pretty much seized and so used duck tape around
edge of glass joint and did stop leaks. can still enjoy sun light.

other day and first time in almost 2 years had some drips from area of roof
and map reading switches, and then cleared up as quick as appeared.

took flap off that reveals manual drive and clean and dry, pulled section down
in front of switches also dry so now confused where moisture came from, other
than wondering if could be aerial mount but again had finger in it and seemed
dry too?

 

[panelbeater]

after 3 years of having a roof light i decided to open it,it was stuck so had a mate bump it while i did switch and it finally came loose so a good clean up on all edges an walla it now opens as it should.

 

[Banshee]

interesting that my roof had pretty much seized and so used duck tape around
edge of glass joint and did stop leaks. can still enjoy sun light.

That's not a repair!!!! Have his Mod powers removed at once!!

We should be setting an example :lol :lol

My Maverick one soaked my manager in his work shirt when I first brought it :augie

 

[zippy656]

Got some pics??

As I some times get a drip from this area too

 

[Monaro Pete]

Never been a fan of sunroofs. I had problems with the drainage pipes on the MG, they were blocked solid & no matter what I did I couldn't clear them. The result was damp/wet carpets in the front foot wells.
Some polyurethane sealant sorted it

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

Got some pics??

As I some times get a drip from this area too

Sorry, no pics... If I remember, I will try and get some when I take the roof console out for the next modifications... it still needs a bit of fettling...

 

[Thomas-the-Terrano2]

its a fair cop.

mind if it aint broken dont fix it and if it is do least to stop problem. lol.

never wanted a sun roof, trol didnt have one. sometimes think would atleast
be an emergency exit, but then if had roof bars on on a wagon like mine
without rails it would foul opening it anyway.

yeah must have another go at it but asked before and trawled net for a manual
key for roof motor, motor seized....

 

[Lazy-Ferret]

I must admit, with the Aircon, I don't use the sunroof as much as I did on cars with out Aircon, but I still prefer the freshness of an open sun roof on those cooler summer evenings, and some autumn and winter days, when it's not raining.

 

[elty001]

i recently repaired my overhead rain veiwer.would tilt but not slide so i took it out,gave it a good clean and lube and all is well.i can now feel the summer rain as well as see it:lol:lol