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[willclark_9]

hi guys what would be the easiest and most cost effective way of sorting out the leaking sunroof on my mayfair?

[Bungle]

what type of roof is it and where does it leak ?

[willclark_9]

it is a pop-up sunroof and it appears to leak all around the outside. I have taken the sunroof off and other than being a bit flat the seal looks ok in my inexperienced opinion, its not brittle or cracked.

[Bungle]

the seal being flat is the problem

cheap fix silicone the seal and stick the glass back in

if you want it to still work your going to have to find a seal, try and find a makers name and get googling for spares

if it's a rover fitment try a landrover parts place

[buck]

My dad has always taught me. some WD40 and some duck tape and you can fix anything! (Sorry I know its not constructive. haha )

[willclark_9]

Ok thanks, iv done the silicone. Hopefully it will last until i can get a new seal )

[willclark_9]

My dad has always taught me. some WD40 and some duck tape and you can fix anything! (Sorry I know its not constructive. haha )

haha my dad taught me a similar thing but with the weather were getting down here i don't think that will do!

[AVV IT]

My dad has always taught me. some WD40 and some duck tape and you can fix anything!

Very True!! ... and whilst I myself have personal experience of making an effective temporary repair to a leaking sun roof with duct tape, I'm failing to understand how WD40 would be of any help!!

Also for a proper repair, see the advice in this recent thread: http://www.theminifo...l=&fromsearch=1

Edited by AVV IT, 20 December 2011 - 08:45 PM.

[Bungle]

wd40 was made to displace water

[AVV IT]

Good point!! But using it on a leaking sunroof might then cause a few problems with getting the duct tape to stick afterwards!!

[Bungle]

wouldn't the water displacer be fitted on top of the tape rather than under it ?

[willclark_9]

wouldn't the water displacer be fitted on top of the tape rather than under it ?

Probably would make sense!

[AVV IT]

wouldn't the water displacer be fitted on top of the tape rather than under it ?

I've never heard of WD40 being "fitted" before, that sounds like some very precise squirting!!!

[Bungle]

fitted was easier to spell than applied

[buck]

I was talking general terms but am now trying to think of a way WD40 could fix a leak.... im drawing blanks!!!