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(Message started by: macw on Feb 10^th, 2006, 2:10am)

Title: Sun Roof Seal
Post by macw on Feb 10^th, 2006, 2:10am

My sun roof seal is coming away at the join (middle of the back). I am told that you can get new seals? though they could not get me a price. What concerns me is that it looks as though the mounts on the glass are corroded (I haven't probed too deeply as I didn't want a leaking sun roof). I wondered if anyone has had a similar problem and experience of solving it. It's fine at the moment as long as it's closed. It is a 2.3 R plate 160K facelift sallon ultima. As an aside did Ford do something with the later models to make them rust more, no rust problems on my 1995 model (with a dead loom at the moment)

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Paul B on Feb 10^th, 2006, 6:44am

If you're keeping the R-plater and maybe not the 95, my advice would be to swap the roof assemblies over.

Mind you, if the frame underneath the seal is not too bad, you may be able to rub down the rust and treat it.

The later ones do seem to rust for some reason. Fairly common problem I'm afraid.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Dave on Feb 10^th, 2006, 9:47am

Apparently the sunroof panel is better quality on the previous Granada and the glass panel can be swapped over easily.

My own seal did this, it didn't leak but was becoming difficult to open and close. With blind optimism (and a hint of carelessness) I pulled off the seal where it was raised and sanded down/de-rusted/painted the rusty area. Its been fine since :D

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Dave on Feb 10^th, 2006, 10:40am

Just found this actually:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Granada-Scorpio-Brand-new-glass-sunroof-Bargain_W0QQitemZ4612097192QQcategoryZ21654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by mr._floppy on Feb 10^th, 2006, 12:42pm

Yes, my sunroof has the same problem, it's never leaked and after a little surgery on the rubber seal with a sharp knife and some anti-rust fluid it opens and closes without incident.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by macw on Feb 10^th, 2006, 2:53pm

Thanks for all the replies. I'll probably have a look at it later in the year when there is less chance of rain (my garage is too small). I am hoping to repair the engine loom on the 95 model in the summer as that's all that's wrong with it (any experience of doing this would be of interest, especially what cable to use and where to get it?). The Ebay auction seems to be for the old Granada are the sun roofs identical? I'll see if my local garage can oblige me with nos.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Dave on Feb 10^th, 2006, 3:33pm

Apparently so, but the earlier sunroof is made from longer lasting materials so does not seem to suffer from rust.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Simmo on Feb 10^th, 2006, 5:51pm

Look at this thread particularly the post by Save the Night. http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.pl?board=Problems;action=display;num=1124965036;start=7#7. which deals with re-wiring the engine loom. If you want more go to the top of the page, click on search,insert Maplins, and a whole host of links will come up about wiring looms!!.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 10^th, 2006, 6:17pm

Replaced my whole sunroof assy courtesy of Highlander.

they are the same in all the grannys and sierras apparently. easy job to replace.

If the rear seal gets jammed tho, it will strip the teeth on the sunroof motor. Know this from experience.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by Paul B on Feb 10^th, 2006, 7:10pm

on 02/10/06 at 14:53:23, macw wrote:

The Ebay auction seems to be for the old Granada are the sun roofs identical? .

I think you'll find that the print pattern on it (the tiny black dots) are a different layout, but they're the same size I believe.
Others have done the swap from a Mk3 Granny to a Scorpio before.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by proberjohn on Feb 16^th, 2006, 8:37pm

on 02/10/06 at 10:40:23, Dave wrote:

Just found this actually:

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Ford-Granada-Scorpio-Brand-new-glass-sunroof-Bargain_W0QQitemZ4612097192QQcategoryZ21654QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Bid for this but failed to win it in last seconds - shucks. :(

Title: Re: Sun Roof Seal
Post by leftofcentre on Feb 16^th, 2006, 8:45pm

Well thats a lot of money mate. Be thankful.

Why dont you skirt around some scrappies for Ford Granny/Sierra/Orion roof? They all fit.

Or advertise on here. Am sure someone (Highlander) may have one???

I got mine with Bonnet grill for £20 :-/