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(Message started by: Ultima2300 on May 6^th, 2007, 9:53am)

Title: Sun Roof Rust
Post by Ultima2300 on May 6^th, 2007, 9:53am

To add to the impression that I have that my Executive stood for a long while and was recommissioned for sale, the metal frame that holds the glass is rotten and the rubber seal is starting to seperate.

Can I just change the total fitting easily enough, is it a job that someone with ten thumbs and no mechanical skills could do?

Secondly is it easy enough to source a secondhand glass panel or have I stumbled on a known problem and all secondhand bits will have the same problem?

Thanks in advance for any advice/pointers.

Geoff

Title: Re: Sun Roof Rust
Post by Simmo on May 6^th, 2007, 10:04am

Go to THIS (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/closuresmanl.htm) page and select the appropriate link. It is a straightforward job. Your best bet is to try and source a replacement on here or from a breaker. It is usual to replace the whole unit I think.

Title: Re: Sun Roof Rust
Post by Ultima2300 on May 6^th, 2007, 12:54pm

Thanks Simmo!

Even I might be able to manage 14 screws and removing the winder handle.

I'll keep you informed, it's my first excursion into getting my hands dirty - where will it end???

Best wishes

Geoff

Title: Re: Sun Roof Rust
Post by a900one on May 6^th, 2007, 3:34pm

I think you can change the glass bit if you remove the 2 screws on the front of the black trim on the inside of the roof, there at the front, slide it back and you can see the 6 screws, 3each side, that hold it to the slide/tilt mech. I did this on a scrap granada as I needed to replace mine but it was just as rusty as mine, still looking for a good one.