sunroof problem

chatcher · 05-18-2002, 08:48 AM

well i dont drive in the rain much but yesterday i got stuck in it and man did my sunroof leak my ? is has this happen to any of you and what can i do to fix it i dont even know where to begin body shop? maybe

LX5liter · 05-18-2002, 11:52 AM

It might need new weatherstripping, and make sure that the drains are clear, you might have to flush them out somehow.

Mustang_289 · 05-18-2002, 01:42 PM

Take a coat-hanger and run it down the four drains - usually that's what causes leaks. If that doesn't work - you may have to change both the seals.

chatcher · 05-18-2002, 02:11 PM

the seal on the glass itself looks as though it could be due for replacment does anyone know of a good place to get that or is that a dealer only part i tried mustang parts late model resto but i did not see it listed also thanks for the posts ill definatly try the coathanger

Mach 1 · 05-18-2002, 06:34 PM

Where are the drain holes that need cleaned with a coathanger located? Mine doesnt leak, but I would like to check the drains anyway. My seal is cracking also. Try texas mustang parts.

chump188 · 05-18-2002, 07:29 PM

I bought my weatherstripping from stangparts.com. It cost about $115 bucks but that is about normal. It fit perfectly and stopped my leak problems. Make sure to use some kind of adhesive to make the seal even better. I bought the one that actually goes on the glass, it was in bad shape.

chatcher · 05-18-2002, 07:49 PM

i found one at texas mustang parts for 115 chump188 how hard was it to swap the seal and what type of adhesive did you use
Mach 1 thanks for the heads up on where to look

chatcher · 05-18-2002, 08:14 PM

oh and mach 1 once you take the roof out you will see the holes towards the corners if it is a factory roof

Mach 1 · 05-18-2002, 08:26 PM

where do they drain too?

chatcher · 05-18-2002, 08:39 PM

that i dont know but tomorrow i am gonna try the coat hanger move and if i figure it out ill post

Mach 1 · 05-19-2002, 12:18 AM

chump188 · 05-19-2002, 06:35 PM

The seal is easy to swap. My old one was so worn it came right off. I just used a weatherstrip adhesive from an auto parts store.
The new seal just pushes into place and I ran a bead of glue along the weatherstripping before I pushed it into place. I also repainted the sunroof frame at the same time. I figured kill to birds with one stone. Hope this helps.

05-18-2002, 08:48 AM	#1
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	sunroof problem well i dont drive in the rain much but yesterday i got stuck in it and man did my sunroof leak my ? is has this happen to any of you and what can i do to fix it i dont even know where to begin body shop? maybe __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

05-18-2002, 11:52 AM	#2
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	It might need new weatherstripping, and make sure that the drains are clear, you might have to flush them out somehow. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

05-18-2002, 02:11 PM	#4
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	the seal on the glass itself looks as though it could be due for replacment does anyone know of a good place to get that or is that a dealer only part i tried mustang parts late model resto but i did not see it listed also thanks for the posts ill definatly try the coathanger __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

05-18-2002, 06:34 PM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	Where are the drain holes that need cleaned with a coathanger located? Mine doesnt leak, but I would like to check the drains anyway. My seal is cracking also. Try texas mustang parts. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-18-2002, 07:49 PM	#7
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	i found one at texas mustang parts for 115 chump188 how hard was it to swap the seal and what type of adhesive did you use Mach 1 thanks for the heads up on where to look __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

05-18-2002, 01:42 PM	#3
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Take a coat-hanger and run it down the four drains - usually that's what causes leaks. If that doesn't work - you may have to change both the seals.

05-18-2002, 07:29 PM	#6
chump188 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 6	I bought my weatherstripping from stangparts.com. It cost about $115 bucks but that is about normal. It fit perfectly and stopped my leak problems. Make sure to use some kind of adhesive to make the seal even better. I bought the one that actually goes on the glass, it was in bad shape.

05-18-2002, 08:14 PM	#8
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	oh and mach 1 once you take the roof out you will see the holes towards the corners if it is a factory roof __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

05-18-2002, 08:26 PM	#9
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	where do they drain too? __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-18-2002, 08:39 PM	#10
chatcher Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: butler pa Posts: 303	that i dont know but tomorrow i am gonna try the coat hanger move and if i figure it out ill post __________________ 92lx wannabe saleen

05-19-2002, 12:18 AM	#11
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	cool __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-19-2002, 06:35 PM	#12
chump188 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Fort Wayne, IN Posts: 6	The seal is easy to swap. My old one was so worn it came right off. I just used a weatherstrip adhesive from an auto parts store. The new seal just pushes into place and I ran a bead of glue along the weatherstripping before I pushed it into place. I also repainted the sunroof frame at the same time. I figured kill to birds with one stone. Hope this helps.

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