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Model specific boards => Golf mk3 => Topic started by: dhryjack on 24 April 2010, 15:59

Title: sunroof
Post by: dhryjack on 24 April 2010, 15:59

Hey

How easy is it to install a sunroof? what would i need?
Basicly my car has a aftermarket sunroof installed an the motor has gone decided to see if a VW one would work and it does but dont fit flush so thinking of dumping the one i have for original?
I guess the frame will be stuck on any tips on getting it out?

also i need at a guess

sunroof
motor - got
switch - got
loom

anything else?

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 24 April 2010, 18:34

entire roof..

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: dhryjack on 24 April 2010, 18:47

EH?

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 24 April 2010, 19:07

You are aware that the sunroof bolts to the roof itself? And non-sunroof cars don't have the bolt holes?

If your current aftermarket sunroof is what I think it is and was fitted after the car was made then it sounds like one of those "cut a hole, plonk sunroof in, done" jobs

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: Wayne on 24 April 2010, 19:53

As above you would need to change the complete roof if it is an aftermarket sunroof.

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: dhryjack on 25 April 2010, 01:00

could you not weld some bolt holes on?

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: christomk3gti on 25 April 2010, 01:03

Anything is possible if you put your mind to it........

but is it worth it really??

When you can just open the window??, the sunroof doesnt do that much anyway.

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 April 2010, 07:45

I don't know how you can say the sunroof doesn't do anything, lets just all remember that heat rises...

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: dhryjack on 25 April 2010, 08:54

well it would be worth it as i have a non working sunroof and thats just daft lol
i found a replacement motor and it £135  :rolleyes:

i can get the original sunroof for £30ish complete with everything
unless of course you guys know how to repair plastic cogs or know a man that will make them in copper for next to nothing

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 25 April 2010, 10:31

The easiest way of doing it would be to sell your car and buy a car with a proper sunroof :grin:

I would never buy a car with an aftermarket sunroof, you just know that it's going to leak and if it goes wrong then you're going to struggle to find replacement parts

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: christomk3gti on 25 April 2010, 12:45

Quote from: thai-wronghorse on 25 April 2010, 07:45

I don't know how you can say the sunroof doesn't do anything, lets just all remember that heat rises...

Yes correct, heat does rise. If you open the window the heat will escape aswell. I'm not a sweaty get tho haha... I do have a sun roof aswell standard on my gti.

 :grin:  :grin:

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: Wayne on 25 April 2010, 15:48

I hate sunroofs, all they do is leak

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: tweed on 25 April 2010, 16:26

Quote from: dhryjack on 25 April 2010, 01:00

could you not weld some bolt holes on?

Funniest thing I've read/heard all weekend.

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 April 2010, 18:48

Blutack FTW!

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: harlemex on 25 April 2010, 18:54

does anyone know where I can buy some holes?

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 25 April 2010, 19:47

Quote from: harlemex on 25 April 2010, 18:54

does anyone know where I can buy some holes?

Ah mate.. if you do find anywhere that sells them, could you ask them if they do left handed screwdrivers? I've been after one for ages

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: harlemex on 25 April 2010, 21:25

 :grin: :laugh:

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: thai-wronghorse on 25 April 2010, 23:21

Would that be at the same store that supplies those fantastic chocolate fireguards and inflatable dart boards?

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: MotorPsycho on 26 April 2010, 08:36

put me down for a long weight

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: Wayne on 26 April 2010, 08:53

Skirting board ladder and a box of plug gaps for me please.

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: VR6-Joe on 26 April 2010, 13:29

Whilst you're there I could also do with some spirit level bubbles and some sky hooks

Title: Re: sunroof
Post by: skcollob_ho on 26 April 2010, 14:52

Ask them if they do the large tins of tartan paint, and cans of compressed air too.