944J

My sunroof seal doesn't fit right...

is there anyway to trim it or heat it in an oven so that it can be used?

schwank

I just installed a new seal... It will indeed be just a touch long. I trimmed mine back maybe an inch or so. Just be sure to leave it as long as possible as the rubber may shrink just a tiny bit over time.

SpecialtyConcreteCoatings

better grilled

Yummybud924

yeah bake it in the oven 400 degrees for 25 minutes......

just kidding, if it's too thick then it might be the wrong seal? I just ordered a new seal because my old one is too thick so hopefully this new one will be the correct thickness.

KuHL 951

PM sent. There was a seal and edging change in mid 88 to new part numbers so maybe you have the wrong one on there.

From 83 to early 88 they used:
seal - 944 564 114 01
edging - 944 564 621 00

From mid 88 on the parts numbers are:
seal - 944 564 114 041
edging - 944 564 623 00

Camaro_Muncher

I have an early car with what i am pretty sure is a early seal. The roof does not close all the way with the new seal, but it does seal enough to keep the water out.

944J

the deal is that a new seal is really soft and pliable and will form to the exact space that your sunroof has between the roof and the panel, if you get a a replacement panel like I did or adjust the space then the old seal, having hardened over time, will not fit correctly... so my question is, is there a way to soften it up so that it will reform to the new space around my panel so I dont have to get a new one...

the issue is that the seals harden over time, not the part #'s (in my case at least)

Da Bears

My seal meets in the middle of the rear of the sunroof (tail side of car). It provides a good seal, but sometimes when I pop up the sunroof (electric) the seal pulls off and dangles there and then I have to reach back and tuck it back up. Does anyone have advice for this situation. I don't think it is supposed to be glued down. Should I take it off and make the seal seam meet in the front? Should I get a new seal? Please give me your thoughts if you have any experience with this situation?

Will Feather

I put a new seal on, my roof dosnt sit right, and it still leaks. Ive got so many other problems now that i dont even care about the water.