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Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

Webasto sunroof

Evening all
As expected my sunroof leaks.
It’s currently siliconed shut. Thinking of changing it for a new one or even a double glazed unit as I never open it as I have air con.
Do you think it’s factory installed or aftermarket .
Is there anyway of finding the build sheet for the car ?

26th Jun 2023 9:16pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

Photos please?

27th Jun 2023 8:05am

Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

Click image to enlarge

27th Jun 2023 6:12pm

ickle

Member Since: 22 Jul 2010
Location: South Vendee
Posts: 1854

2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 CSW Alpine White

It looks very similar to one that was fitted to my 100".

Lift the glass out and clean the seal really well, if the front two 'tongues' unscrew from the glass remove them, flatten them a very small amount to increase the pressure on the rubber, put a thin smear of vaseline on the rubber and refit and test.

If you open it you will have to remember to clean and regrease the seal periodically.

HTH Keith

27th Jun 2023 8:46pm

Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

I’ve tried resealing it which between metal and frame is fine but water gets between glass and rubber . Tried cleaning and greasing to no avail.
Want to either replace with same or a double glazed option.

27th Jun 2023 8:49pm

ginjez

Member Since: 18 Sep 2011
Location: huddersfield
Posts: 1769

2011 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 ST Santorini Black

I've always had positive results using silicone pipe grease on the rubber gasket

2nd Jul 2023 5:58pm

geobloke

Member Since: 06 Nov 2012
Location: Nottinghamshire
Posts: 4410

It would be worth contacting someone like https://www.bristolsunroofs.co.uk/index.php as they will be able to direct you a bit better.

3rd Jul 2023 9:37am

Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

Tried the phone number but not working . Does anyone know if they’re still open ?

3rd Jul 2023 8:16pm

Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

Struggling to find anything to repair or replace the sunroof so gone for a double glazed unit from vehicle Glazing Specialist.
Hole size is slightly bigger so will need to do some nibbling
Wish me luck

4th Jul 2023 7:24am

Poulstonb

Member Since: 30 Jun 2022
Location: Styal
Posts: 88

Installed the double glazed unit from VGS
Looks great.
Glazing silicone supplied was awful stuff to use but did the trick

1st Aug 2023 10:19pm

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