Author Topic: Leaking aftermarket sunroof (Read 3099 times)

gpw11 · « **on:** April 06, 2005, 12:30:40 am »

Hey, I've been having a problem with a slow leak in an aftermarket sunroof. It's not like water rushes in or anything, but after a while in the rain it tends to drip down at times (usually not from the same place either), which can lead to a wet drivers seat in the morning. I haven't taken too close of a look at it, but does anyone know if generally it's an easy problem to fix?

Are there universal replacement seals on the market?

Thanks for an help.

barrie1 · « **Reply #1 on:** April 06, 2005, 12:43:58 am »

I would suggest you visit the dealer who installed this sun roof. If a new seal is required then they will know where to get it for that brand. They may even have one in stock if they have had this problem before.

maritime_storm · « **Reply #2 on:** April 06, 2005, 05:15:08 am »

Try greasing the seals with silicone grease.

airbalancer · « **Reply #3 on:** April 06, 2005, 07:55:45 am »

The sunroof I have has a lifetime warrenty on parts and labour. You may have the same warrenty
Like Barrie1 wrote, take it back to the dealer

ericthejet · « **Reply #4 on:** April 06, 2005, 09:40:40 am »

Clean the surface of the sroof and the gasket first where they come into contact. Try silacone spray as it may help too. What Barrie said as well.

barrie1 · « **Reply #5 on:** April 06, 2005, 03:49:12 pm »

If its just the seal drying out then I would coat it with Silicone Emulsion which I buy from a GM Dealer for around $5.50. This is made for rubber seals and it rejuvenates them to the original size. I use it on My Seville's Moonroof seals and they are 21 years old now. Works really well.

mrthompson · « **Reply #6 on:** April 06, 2005, 03:52:31 pm »

Hey, Barrie...do you have the contents of the above post archived to be retrieved in times of need?

gpw11 · « **Reply #7 on:** April 06, 2005, 08:17:05 pm »

Yeah, I bought the car used and have no idea where the previous owner got the sunroof installed, or if it was even in this province.

I can't really complain too much seeing as I got a fair bit of the price of the car knocked off because I had a hunch that something like this might happen. I will be sure to fully check the seals and try your other suggestions as well.

Thanks again.

barrie1 · « **Reply #8 on:** April 06, 2005, 10:18:09 pm »

No Mr T but I well remember Dam Good Products that work. This is an excellent product that really works and you just don't forget something like that. I have been useing it for about 30 years and am very impressed with the results. Apply it and give it about 3 days to soak in to the rubber. I use it before I have leaks in the car as it is superb for that as well. I'd rather fix something before it breaks.

safristi · « **Reply #9 on:** April 07, 2005, 08:33:15 am »

Yeah Mr T ,Barrie HATES ..Blowin' SEALS !!!!!

..GAS'ket did I just post that!!!

(Message edited by safristi on April 07, 2005)

barrie1 · « **Reply #10 on:** April 07, 2005, 03:41:52 pm »

Saffi are you back on earth yet? Or are you still travelling with the Seal Circus.

Smainville · « **Reply #11 on:** April 07, 2005, 06:53:51 pm »

Hey Barrie1 bought some of that stuff today and I will treat my X-Trail this weekend, preventive maintenance. Felt kinda funny showing up at Surgenor Pontiac in my Nissan

barrie1 · « **Reply #12 on:** April 07, 2005, 08:19:05 pm »

Stir the contents up in the bottle 1st and then apply it to the seals. Leave the doors or roof or trunk open to let the stuff soak in to the rubber as long as you can. The colour change will tell you when its OK to close them. Give it about 2 to 3 days for the full effect to happen.

Roadrunner · « **Reply #13 on:** April 07, 2005, 09:14:29 pm »

Barrie,
I think you mentioned before the stuff turns a chalky-white when its done. That right? If you do it outside in the sun at about 27c how long would it take? I want to do the seals on my van but I don't have a garage to keep it in.

barrie1 · « **Reply #14 on:** April 07, 2005, 09:57:21 pm »

No actually it is a chalky white coming from the bottle, and turns clear when dry. Direct Sunlight will not hurt it at all as it will help in drying the substance into the seals. Any wind noises will disapate as well as the seals all swell up. It makes quite a difference in the noise level in your vehicle as well.

Roadrunner · « **Reply #15 on:** April 07, 2005, 10:29:41 pm »

OOPS! Had that backasswards. There isn't any moisture leaks of any kind, just a bit of wind noise around the front top area of the driver's door. I want to get a head start on the seals before they DO leak. I'm sure I'll find some slack time at the campsite one day maybe even next week. It's up in the middle to upper 70's in Myrtle Beach State Park now. This one's right next to the ocean.
Ahhh, three weeks to kick back and drain some cold ones down the taste tube. Mebbe do some deep sea fishin' too. All without having to wear the winter gear! Sweet!
Yeh Saffy, I know seals leak.

barrie1 · « **Reply #16 on:** April 07, 2005, 11:28:20 pm »

I know you will hear the difference in a few days after you apply it. You will be pleased with the results. I hope the Big Fish are biting and like your hook a lot.

Roadrunner · « **Reply #17 on:** April 07, 2005, 11:35:05 pm »

Yeh, me too. I think I'll take one of those 1/2 day excursions out of Murrels Inlet (a few miles south of Myrtle Beach). I've done it before with a couple of other guys and we had a lot of fun.

ovr50 · « **Reply #18 on:** April 08, 2005, 12:11:17 am »

Roadr - yep, seals leak, also bark and smell bad!!

Have a good trip south, sounds like a relaxing time.

Smainville · « **Reply #19 on:** April 08, 2005, 06:36:14 am »

Barrie1, is this a once a year treat?

Author Topic: Leaking aftermarket sunroof (Read 3099 times)

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