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Offline OSB

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Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« on: July 21, 2013, 01:12:46 pm »
I have a factory fit sunroof - which is getting a lot of use in the current weather! - Is any regular maintenance required?
Apart from keeping the obvious bits of track and the seal clean.
Any lubrication required anywhere?
Drainage pipes to be cleaned?
Anything else?
Cant seem to find any info at all.
Thanks
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #1 on: July 21, 2013, 01:20:40 pm »
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #2 on: July 21, 2013, 03:32:44 pm »
Quote from: OSB on July 21, 2013, 01:12:46 pm
I have a factory fit sunroof - which is getting a lot of use in the current weather! - Is any regular maintenance required?
Apart from keeping the obvious bits of track and the seal clean.
Any lubrication required anywhere?
Drainage pipes to be cleaned?
Anything else?
Cant seem to find any info at all.
Thanks

IIRC its in the service schedule. The drainage holes need to be cleaned out and guide rails need lubing every couple of years.

hope this helps.

Rich
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #3 on: July 21, 2013, 03:49:08 pm »
Thanks Rich. Just where are the drainage holes though?! I've had a look around .........
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #4 on: June 03, 2015, 07:30:21 pm »
I replied to this topic rather than start an identical one.

Does anyone have any further info? My handbook doesn't say anything and I would really like the sunroof to keep working in my nine year old car!
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #5 on: June 04, 2015, 09:07:25 am »
Drainage pipe is a pain.

I think there's just the one in the front driver side corner. It follows through a small pipe down the driver side A pillar and out the engine bay eventually spilling out near the front.

They can become unhooked and will flood the car. Happened to me so I had to make an extension piece.

Personally I wouldn't be removing all the trim to clean out the drainage hole unless a leak appeared. You can clean the inlet to the drain at the sunroof area though.
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #6 on: June 04, 2015, 03:58:15 pm »
Periodic greasing is your friend for long service life.

Only slight issue is it must be silicon 'sliding mechanism' grease.   VAG do their stuff which is expensive (about £30!!), p/n - G 000 450 02, but is bloody good stuff.

Alternatively, this works well too - http://www.amazon.co.uk/LM-SILICONE-GREASE-558-57-16-Content/dp/B00C1IV1MA

Both are made specifically for sliding mechanisms, but is equally effective on door hinges, locks, catches etc.  It's more slippery than normal grease and doesn't wash away, or attract grit.
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #7 on: June 04, 2015, 04:55:21 pm »
Quote from: lukemk5gti on June 04, 2015, 09:07:25 am
Drainage pipe is a pain.

I think there's just the one in the front driver side corner. It follows through a small pipe down the driver side A pillar and out the engine bay eventually spilling out near the front.

They can become unhooked and will flood the car. Happened to me so I had to make an extension piece.

Personally I wouldn't be removing all the trim to clean out the drainage hole unless a leak appeared. You can clean the inlet to the drain at the sunroof area though.

Many thanks Luke, any chance of a picture?
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #8 on: June 05, 2015, 08:31:16 am »
I've used silicone spray on any part that moves, as I that's what I have. Seems to work ok.
I clean the whole sunroof area out regularly - dust, grit etc.
I clean the 'felt' surround with APC, especially if any green shows over winter - and again, lubricate with silicone spray.
I use the roof almost every day and it opens/tilts with no problems.... so far!

I would be keen to see a pic of where the drainage hole is, as I can't find it!
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #9 on: June 05, 2015, 10:01:55 am »
These are photos of the A pillar removed and the cone shaped attachment (tec-7 top) I used to channel the water from the hose into the outlet pipe.





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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #10 on: August 04, 2015, 12:34:05 pm »
Just got a quote from VW MK for the sunroof grease: £28.99 inc. VAT
Another option is: http://www.amazon.co.uk/Liqui-Moly-3312-Silicon-Grease-Clear/dp/B00295DBQE/ref=sr_1_4?ie=UTF8&qid=1438687951&sr=8-4&keywords=liqui+moly+grease
£14.04.

Is the VW grease worth the price? or the liqui moly will suffice?
Advice needed.
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #11 on: August 04, 2015, 09:52:52 pm »
That grease is cheaper on Ebay mate,
£6.99 free delivery .
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #12 on: August 05, 2015, 01:12:43 pm »
Quote from: Gmaster on August 04, 2015, 09:52:52 pm
That grease is cheaper on Ebay mate,
£6.99 free delivery .

Thanks for the heads up. Just bought it after cancelling my amazon's buy.
Cheers
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #13 on: August 05, 2015, 10:46:16 pm »
One question that's related...does anyone else have a slight bump/gap where the rubber seal meets at the rear of the glass on the outside?

Not sure if mine has lifted or if this is anything to worry about
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Re: Sunroof maintenance reqd?
« Reply #14 on: August 06, 2015, 12:19:36 pm »
Quote from: LondonGT on August 05, 2015, 10:46:16 pm
One question that's related...does anyone else have a slight bump/gap where the rubber seal meets at the rear of the glass on the outside?

Not sure if mine has lifted or if this is anything to worry about

Yeah it's very common. Happened to my last polo, this GTI and my friends GTI. Never caused a leak so I never went at it.
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