SSS, Sagging Sunroof Syndrome (DIY Fix)
06-01-2008, 09:35 PM
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SSS, Sagging Sunroof Syndrome (DIY Fix)
Does anyone else suffer from this where you can not get your cover to stay in place ?
Last edited by Andre Hedrick; 06-02-2008 at 01:11 AM. Reason: title change
06-02-2008, 12:33 AM
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Well I just got back from fixing it and photos to come.
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Basically taking a piece of AL stock 4" x 6" and bending into an acute V ~ 75 degrees as a 2" tab and adding a second bend on the same tab ~ 1" from the end with an additional 20 degrees, one can get a pinching lip. I used a piece of plumbing rubber to protect the leather from chafing and a cutting base for the dremel cut off blade. I cut ~ 3/16" and may need another 1/8 to correctly tuck the tab under the cover. To binding material is a hi-temp permatex epoxy +300F and 4500PSI holding strength. Yeah it is overkill for the PSI but not the TEMP.
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Rescaled 1:4 ...
Basically taking a piece of AL stock 4" x 6" and bending into an acute V ~ 75 degrees as a 2" tab and adding a second bend on the same tab ~ 1" from the end with an additional 20 degrees, one can get a pinching lip. I used a piece of plumbing rubber to protect the leather from chafing and a cutting base for the dremel cut off blade. I cut ~ 3/16" and may need another 1/8 to correctly tuck the tab under the cover. To binding material is a hi-temp permatex epoxy +300F and 4500PSI holding strength. Yeah it is overkill for the PSI but not the TEMP.
Comments or complaints?
Last edited by Andre Hedrick; 06-02-2008 at 01:07 AM.
06-03-2008, 12:18 PM
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Just Tackled my own SSS last night
I just did a fix for my saggy sunroof last night. Main problem with mine was that one of the plastic clips in front was broken off and MIA, was like that when I got the car. I always felt the stock clips were too small anyway to get a snug fit.
My solution was epoxy copper strapping to the underside of the cover, bent up and over the the stock clip locations, cantilevered out about an inch beyond the length of the stock clip and bent back on itself for extra beef and a smooth end. I cleaned and scuffed up the surfaces to get a good bond. Now it is way stronger than the stock clips and should work well, and I can bend the copper to get an optimum fit. At least thats the theory, haven't put it back in the car yet, will do this afternoon and post a pic.
You can see that I also fixed my fuel rail cover this way. Not sure if the copper will heat up under the hood to the point that expansion will screw it up, I probably should have used a different material for the fuel rail but late last night I was on a roll with the copper. Have had real good success using epoxied copper strapping to mend busted motorcycle fairings in the past, and the pre-drilled holes even give you a variety of mounting points if needed.
My solution was epoxy copper strapping to the underside of the cover, bent up and over the the stock clip locations, cantilevered out about an inch beyond the length of the stock clip and bent back on itself for extra beef and a smooth end. I cleaned and scuffed up the surfaces to get a good bond. Now it is way stronger than the stock clips and should work well, and I can bend the copper to get an optimum fit. At least thats the theory, haven't put it back in the car yet, will do this afternoon and post a pic.
You can see that I also fixed my fuel rail cover this way. Not sure if the copper will heat up under the hood to the point that expansion will screw it up, I probably should have used a different material for the fuel rail but late last night I was on a roll with the copper. Have had real good success using epoxied copper strapping to mend busted motorcycle fairings in the past, and the pre-drilled holes even give you a variety of mounting points if needed.
