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[b]factory sunroofs[/b]

 
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aaahhhrrrggg



Joined: 07 Mar 2004
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Location: Perth
PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 10:31 am    Post subject: [b]factory sunroofs[/b] Reply with quote
I have a 95 gpx mivec with a factory sun roof.. when i purchased the car the sunroof controller died Rolling Eyes but have just got that fixed though Smile . Unfortunately the seal on the sun roof has also passed it best days which has allowed parts of the frame to rust. Ive been told it will be impossible to get the glass out of the frame so a serious job fixing the frame isnt goin to happen.... ie. no welding as it will bust the glass... A simple clean up of the rust and rust protection is possible but then a new seal from japan looks like it will cost anywhere up from $300. Im also tempted to look for a completely new glass top(with frame) second hand but havent seen anything in perth and doubt i will.

Basically im just wanting to know if anyone has had any similar experience and/or can offer some advise on which course i can take to make my baby all better Cool . (damn sun roofs Evil or Very Mad )
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RichardH



Joined: 27 Jan 2003
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PostPosted: Sun Mar 07, 2004 8:33 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
The FTO sunroof looks like it's totally removable! Smile

Download the FTO technical manuals (http://www.fto-ireland.com downloads section) and look in up in 'Workshop Manual Part II'.

Here's a taster...

- ROOF LID GLASS REMOVAL
1. Tilt up the sunroof.
2. Remove the roof lid glass mounting screws and lift the roof lid glass to remove it.

That's it for the glass, hehe. There are other bits on removing the seal from the glass (err, peeling it off all the way around - amazing! Razz ), sunroof ECU/guide/drive-cable removal, etc.

So get downloading, look it up and you'll have it fixed in no time.


And if you want that real paper feel, I've got an original hard copy right here. Bought it years ago when I was in the UK...

- Rich
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aaahhhrrrggg



Joined: 07 Mar 2004
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PostPosted: Wed Mar 10, 2004 4:12 pm    Post subject: thanx Reply with quote
thanx for that Rich.. ive got all the manuals downloaded and on disk now so ill be able to get stuck into that sunroof and nethin else i migt need to take a look at Smile

-Paul
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