10 replies to this topic

[frankiebateman]

hey people, a little problem. When i got the mini the sun roof was leaking so obviously it needs a new seal right ? ive been trying to look for one and cant find one can someone help me please or give me a idea how to fix it thanks

[luke6040]

As a short term fix while you are looking, put a think smear of Vaseline around the edge should seal it until you find a new rubber.

Edited by luke6040, 18 July 2008 - 07:01 PM.

[frankiebateman]

Ok ill give it ago thanks any more ideas poepl ?

[frankiebateman]

bump

[pantera2075]

Any family planning clinic will tell you not to use oil based lube on rubber - but as the seal is knacked already I don't suppose that matters - plus ky jelly on your roof may be a little embarassing.

You ain't likely to get a new seal unless someone like Woolies does them - which I doubt. Best bet either full new sunroof, or brand new second hand seal from the scrappers.

[frankiebateman]

oh ok then cheers mate

[luke6040]

The ky was just a temp fix idea, i wouldnt go to a show with it on lol.
Iv used on another car in the past, didnt seem to do any harm in the short time it was on.

This guy might help
http://www.iwestmidl...;s-Mini-Centre/
Nice bloke very helpful.

Have you had a look on somewhere like ebay.

[frankiebateman]

thanks and yep have searched everywhere cant find anything

[pantera2075]

Is your sunroof just a glass flick up one? If so, it's very unlikely a new seal will be available from anywhere. Cheap replacement ones can be had from the shows for about 20 quid. You might find that you could pop the seal out of one of these and replace yours without changing the entire unit - as they'll likely be the same.

I'd still get down to the scrappers first.

[taffy1967]

Or try a Land Rover dealers, because I'm told that either the early 1990's Defender or Discovery used the same type of sunroof seal as many a Mini including the 1990 RSP LE.

I.E. a Tudor Webasto Sunrise type of glass sunroof.

[jordie 08]

i couldnt get a seal and mines has silicone right around the thing and its stoped leaking i think,not had alot of rain since