HELP - Sunroof Departure!
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HELP - Sunroof Departure!
My daughter has a 97 Integra hatchback. While driving back to college this weekend, the sunroof glass decided to part ways with the car and is probably in a jillion pieces on the interstate somewhere. I found another glass in the salvage yard and am planning to install it this weekend. Doesn't look to hard - 3 allen screws on each side. I haven't seen what part broke, but I'm assuming the glass separated from the metal frame because she says "it looks like tar where the glass was held in".
My question is - has this happened to others in the forum? If so, did the glass separate from the frame, or did the screws come loose, or did some other part break? I've got to be prepared to fix it and get her back to school in one day. Any suggestions on what to expect?
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Marty
My question is - has this happened to others in the forum? If so, did the glass separate from the frame, or did the screws come loose, or did some other part break? I've got to be prepared to fix it and get her back to school in one day. Any suggestions on what to expect?
Thanks,
Marty
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my sunroof is still in contact! the only thing is that it is a little rough when it goes back. (dont want to whore the tread but what will smooth that out?) whatever the greace is or silicon, make sure you put some on when you install it. i've never heard of the sunroof falling off. good luck with it
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Originally posted by kfar09
my sunroof is still in contact! the only thing is that it is a little rough when it goes back. (dont want to whore the tread but what will smooth that out?) whatever the greace is or silicon, make sure you put some on when you install it. i've never heard of the sunroof falling off. good luck with it
my sunroof is still in contact! the only thing is that it is a little rough when it goes back. (dont want to whore the tread but what will smooth that out?) whatever the greace is or silicon, make sure you put some on when you install it. i've never heard of the sunroof falling off. good luck with it
as for fixing the glass....make sure you use some kind of caulking material as well as screwing it into place securely so it doesn't leak. Post instructions and pics when you are done :thumbup:
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Originally posted by illnasty
my friends sunroof in a crx fell off... lol he was going 120 and that thing went flying LOL
my friends sunroof in a crx fell off... lol he was going 120 and that thing went flying LOL
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Marty,
Sorry to hear about the experience.
There are six total screws that mount the glass to the glass brackets. They are unscrewed with an alan wrench. I've found it very difficult before to remove these, because of the angle of approach you have is horrible, not to mention it's hard to not strip them. Of course, there is no glass anymore so you should do just fine.
Did the glass fly out or do you know if the glass brackets went with it? Is there a bracket on each side of the moonroof that is no longer attached to something? You may be missing more than just the glass, such as the brackets, lifter, sunshade, etc. I've priced an entire moonroof assembly, including frame seal, motor, and glass, and the entire piece will just bolt in with 8 bolts.
Good luck with the installation and let us know how it goes or if you have any more questions!
Sorry to hear about the experience.
There are six total screws that mount the glass to the glass brackets. They are unscrewed with an alan wrench. I've found it very difficult before to remove these, because of the angle of approach you have is horrible, not to mention it's hard to not strip them. Of course, there is no glass anymore so you should do just fine.
Did the glass fly out or do you know if the glass brackets went with it? Is there a bracket on each side of the moonroof that is no longer attached to something? You may be missing more than just the glass, such as the brackets, lifter, sunshade, etc. I've priced an entire moonroof assembly, including frame seal, motor, and glass, and the entire piece will just bolt in with 8 bolts.
Good luck with the installation and let us know how it goes or if you have any more questions!
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Originally posted by Cheap Labour
Psst...I don't think you're supposed to mentioning speeds when there's a dad around.
Psst...I don't think you're supposed to mentioning speeds when there's a dad around.
Marty
BTW - Here's "Dad's" car:
http://hometown.aol.com/msims79739/
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Originally posted by drumsy
Did the glass fly out or do you know if the glass brackets went with it? Is there a bracket on each side of the moonroof that is no longer attached to something? You may be missing more than just the glass, such as the brackets, lifter, sunshade, etc. I've priced an entire moonroof assembly, including frame seal, motor, and glass, and the entire piece will just bolt in with 8 bolts.
Did the glass fly out or do you know if the glass brackets went with it? Is there a bracket on each side of the moonroof that is no longer attached to something? You may be missing more than just the glass, such as the brackets, lifter, sunshade, etc. I've priced an entire moonroof assembly, including frame seal, motor, and glass, and the entire piece will just bolt in with 8 bolts.
Thanks for all the quick and helpful responses!
Marty
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Dad's car isn't that shabby (understated) but I'm more into European cars than muscle.
And I don't street race. Ever. I've got a friend who drives his cars like it's a race every time he gets behind the wheel. Wrecked a 944 Turbo and Saab 900 in just 3 years. Needless to say I'm not very impressed by him.
And I don't street race. Ever. I've got a friend who drives his cars like it's a race every time he gets behind the wheel. Wrecked a 944 Turbo and Saab 900 in just 3 years. Needless to say I'm not very impressed by him.