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Sunroof seal?
Fitted new genuine sunroof seal and the panel won't sit down but no longer leaks
 ,will it settle on the rubber or do I have to reset something,my sunroof drive isn't that great?,thanks
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04-12-2013, 10:22 PM
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When I replaced my sunroof seal a couple years ago, I had to have someone push the panel into the roof in order to get the arms to re-engage after I put the panel back on the car. I left it closed for a few weeks and it seems to work properly now, at least it doesn't leak. Unless the panel is really sitting very high, it's probably OK. Mine still doesn't sit quite as flush as it did with the old worn out seal.
However, if you really want to make sure everything's correct, see below. There's a small slip clutch near the sunroof drive motor that can loosen with age. The intention was that the clutch would prevent the motor from stripping the drive gears if there was overrun. Obviously this didn't always work. Still, this might be worth checking: Sunroof Operation, Troubleshooting, and Repair
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04-13-2013, 11:09 AM
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Thanks for that,reckon I have clutch slip as all works fine without any load,gears seem ok?.
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04-19-2013, 02:35 AM
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Make certain seal is installed correctly as stated in above post. If it is, it is probably just the natural "newness" of the seal. When I swapped them out on my 951(inner and outer), it took some time for the new seals to "settle" a bit and get worn in to where the sunroof panel once again sat flush.
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04-19-2013, 05:28 AM
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Might want to apply some silicone lube to the lip of the seal, too. That'll allow it to slide in a bit easier. Then let it set in the sun for a week to "form" the new seal.
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04-19-2013, 08:50 AM
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04-19-2013, 08:06 PM
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Was very fussy fitting it and it was sitting nicely on the fibreglass panel,didn't think it was easy to fit having said that.
Having no more leaks is very satisfying  .Should I pull the drive apart and check the drive gears are ok?,thanks.
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1985 944 2.7 motor,1989 VW Corrado 16v,57 project plastic speedster t4 power,1992 mk3 Golf,2005 a4 b7 qt avant 3.0 tdi,1987 mk2 Golf GTI,1973 914,2.2t to go in. Past cars, 17 aircooled VW's and lots of BMW's KP 13/3/1959-21/11/2014 RIP my best friend. |
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04-24-2013, 03:38 AM
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Porsche 914
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