Should I be put off by the sunroof?

[robbrooks]

Originally Posted by JettaGLI

Looked at an early Longbridge 2.0 v6 manual 75 (pre-project drive with real wood etc) earlier. There’re bits that’s not so good but mostly cosmetic (the panel colour variation at one of the front wings does bother me) instead of anything structural or mechanical, and none of the common issues I could think of. I absolutely love the car in terms of how it drives, rides and sound. However, the car came with a sunroof which I wasn’t aware of before viewing. As I’ve seen plenty of horrors of when one of those starts to leak (drains mostly), I would like to hear your advice as to whether I should be put off by the sunroof? I know that’s quite a cheap fix/preventative measures (I’ve read all the guides) but I won’t trust myself to do it (4 drains!), and I can’t seem to be able to find any Rover specialist very close to me (with the nearest one 50 miles away - thinking of Dreadnought) - also that the aftermath of one of those leaky episodes seems quite annoying to clean up!

Just done both my front drains. Passenger side had been done but failed after several years. The best way to g o as a result of this failure is to follow Trikeys advice and insert a smaller diameter tube inside the existing one. I used CT silicon for wet and dry conditions. Worked a treat~

[Rickshaw]

I was asked for the tape I use - Gorilla Tape Black Heavy Duty Weather Proof Repair Duct Tape off EBay. Works perfectly . When fitting it I first prepare a rounded paper template for the corners of the sunroof and use it to cut a rounded corner to the end of the tape strips.

All the best

[JettaGLI]

Originally Posted by Rickshaw

I was asked for the tape I use - Gorilla Tape Black Heavy Duty Weather Proof Repair Duct Tape off EBay. Works perfectly . When fitting it I first prepare a rounded paper template for the corners of the sunroof and use it to cut a rounded corner to the end of the tape strips.

All the best

Thank you very much!

[Terryf]

Originally Posted by Arctic

I would imagine that the car as had a sunroof leak by now, i would be very surprised if not and most likely there is water already under the carpets, only way to find out is lift the carpet and find out.

Feel around the seat belt anchor points does it feel damp, is does not take much effort to lift the rear carpet in each foot well, and not much effort either to check the two front foot wells.

My 75 is about 20 years old now and has not leaked, but I think i remember my friendly mechanic saying he had done something to the drain tubes. Maybe that's why.
Terry

[bendrick]

Never had any problems with mine, checked over by Jules just after purchase.

It's quite nice having the sunroof open in the Summer and it also makes the inside of the car much lighter with the sunroof shut and headliner cover slide slid back allowing more light in during the whole year if required.