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(Message started by: mondeoman on Sep 25^th, 2009, 2:21pm)

Title: Rusting sunroof
Post by mondeoman on Sep 25^th, 2009, 2:21pm

Oh I've only had the car a few weeks and I'm starting to find little problems with the car. I have just noticed that the front corners of the sunroof are rusting.

I spotted this when I open the roof and found bit's of rusty metal by the wind closure. I guess this has been caused by the seal around the roof leaking over the years?

The question is how easy is it to replace the glass sunroof and make sure this doesn't happen again? I've found some instructions on this site to do with the sunroof but nothing seems to tell me how to take the sunroof out and replace it.

The next question is where will I be able to get a replacement sunroof and how much?

Will a Mondeo Mk1 electric sunroof be a direct replacement as I still have my old car at the moment? Not had this problem with my N reg Mondeo.

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by a900one on Sep 25^th, 2009, 10:54pm

Very common problem with granada and scorpio I think you can get a sunroof but its about £200. I dont think the mondeo roof will fit , I think I tried one when looking for my granada.
The glass bit is held by 6 screws and can be replaced on its own, if you can get the screws out.

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by mondeoman on Sep 26^th, 2009, 9:53am

So Ford still sell a replacement sunroof for the Scorpio?
I thought they would not have spares any more.

Where are the screws located, i've got the electric sunroof?
Do I need to remove any other parts of the sunroof mechanism, motor etc?

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by scorpio_man on Sep 26^th, 2009, 10:59am

hi there

the screws are just below the glass, iirc.

some members have actually smashed the glass before removing the frame to gain better access.

hth

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by - Mike - on Sep 26^th, 2009, 1:12pm

I replaced mine a few years ago and was actually surprised as to how easy it was too remove.

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by mondeoman on Sep 26^th, 2009, 8:18pm

Can anyone supply me with a step by step instructions on how to replace the sunroof glass etc?

Many Thanks

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by Tompion on Sep 26^th, 2009, 8:22pm

Try here:

http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/manual/body/closures/slideroof.pdf

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by Simmo on Sep 29^th, 2009, 1:36pm

This (http://www.fordscorpio.co.uk/sunroof.htm) might help as well.

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by Gazza_UK on Sep 29^th, 2009, 5:13pm

I remember trying to convert my XR4x4 to electric so I got a Granada one so I know will fit. . .
Just that the motor fittings are differant but the glass will fit

HTH Gazza

Title: Re: Rusting sunroof
Post by iainc on Sep 29^th, 2009, 5:36pm

Take care with the ratchet-based electric drive mechanism - the teeth are only plastic - as mentioned in the two links. I had my car's sunroof replaced under Ford's 6-year corrosion warranty because of rust under the rubber seals, but then the Ford garage damaged the drive when putting in the new roof (and argued that the drive must have been faulty beforehand - or maybe they did it deliberately; they weren't really that pleased that I had persuaded Ford to agree to a replacment). It just requires careful alignment.

IainC