Sunroof

[Robert Britton]

I looked and was unable to find the proper gasket for the sunroof on
my 87FC. I got to the point where I thought I would just replace the
sunroof with a new one that would fit into the cut out, but they were
a bit pricey.

So I took the old one out, cleaned all of the old sealant off, and
then reinstalled using new sealant(the white stuff used for sealing
things on the roof). I sealed it in a way that that the sealant
overlapes the glass just a bit all the way around(use masking tape
here) and down onto the roof.

It is now air and water tight, I don't open it do to the fact that it
will break the sill. In an emergency you can use the sunroof, but I
like the fact that I know there are no water leaks and while driving
I don't have the air leaks that were common to the sunroof.

If you would like me to e-mail some photos to you let me know.

Robert Britton
87FC
Hollister, California





--- In WanderlodgeForum@yahoogroups.com, "Don Bradner"
wrote:
>
> How common were sunroofs? Anybody ever replace the gasket?
>
> Mine is cracked in a few places and is leaking. In the short run
I've fixed it with liquid neoprene rubber sealant, but in the long
run I need to replace the gasket. One of the two locking arms is also
broken.
>
> Called BB Parts today and left a message, but didn't get a callback
(my phone was fairly busy today, so it could have simply been that
Earl couldn't reach me).
>
> The first problem is in identifying the unit. There are no
distinguishing marks on the latch, and the glass says "Blindex
Supercool" and measures about 13-5/8 x 28-1/2 inches.
>
> I've found one place on the net that sells parts, Sunroof Doctor.
If you go to http://www.sunroofdoctor.com then click on Sunroof
Parts, then Parts for Aftermarket Installed Sunroofs (because BB is
not in the factory installs), none of the latch types shown match
what I have.
>
> Click on SFC/Webasto and I think it might be the "First Design"
model 1530. I think the latch they show is for the "Second Design."
>
> So, anybody have any further input?
>
> Don Bradner
> 90 PT40 "Blue Thunder"
> Eureka, CA
>