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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: vdubman on 18 July 2009, 12:21

Title: mk3 sunroof
Post by: vdubman on 18 July 2009, 12:21

i am picking up parts to fix my sunroof next week,just wanna know if there is a mechanic among us that can help me out,i've been told that the roof lining needs to be taken off and i dont wanna mess things up.

help please :cry: :cry: :cry:

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 18 July 2009, 13:10

What parts are you getting to repair your sunroof?

Are you taking the whole mechanism out and replacing it? Because I've found that's the easiest and most common thing to do.

You do indeed have to take your roof lining out, so remove all your grab handles (screws), remove your sun visors (screws), remove your interior light (clipped in), and remove the A/B/C pillar trims (held on with clips so give them a firm tug). Can't remember what else needs to come out.

Once the roof lining is out you'll be able to see the sunroof and how it comes out.. it's all quite straight forward really

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: vdubman on 18 July 2009, 13:54

thanx buddy.yeah i'm gonna get the whole mechanism for £45 from a audi-vw breaker. :grin: my glass is fine its just one metal arm on the side that broke off.like u said it's the best and cheapest option. the dealer want's £350 just for the glass-fooking numm nutts.

thanx for ur advice,i'm off next week so that will keep me busy :evil:

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 18 July 2009, 21:08

No probs dude. Shame you don't live closer to where I am cus I love doing things like this!

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: vdubman on 18 July 2009, 21:53

thanx for the offer dude,i'm planning to get a vr later this year,so all the experiance comes handy if i'm gonna stick with a mk3.  :smiley:
move to london dude :laugh: :laugh:

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 18 July 2009, 23:21

I've had 4 Mk3's now. 1.4 Ryder, 1.4 SE, 1.6 CL and 2.8 VR Highline .. still only 19 so plenty of time for more aswell haha.

Think I'll pass on moving to London though, I was born in Essex but moved to Suffolk about 8-9 years ago. If I move again then the only place I wanna move to is America, lol.

Although last Saturday I visited Southend again for the first time in 8 years and I wouldn't mind moving back there. The modified car scene is a lot better than it is up here!

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: billy_vw on 19 July 2009, 15:09

When you've done yours, would you like to do mine  :laugh:

Ive got the same issue.

Title: Re: mk3 sunroof
Post by: vdubman on 19 July 2009, 15:45

 :cool: :cool: receiving the mechanism on tuesday and gonna tackle it on wednesday.gonna start stripping
it all 2 morrow.i'll take photo's as i progress and maybe put it inda maintenance section,what u think?
hi Billy,what kinda payments is there if i do a good job?please say jelly babies :evil: :evil: