Date: Sun, 25 May 2003 12:13:32 +0100 From: "Jez" <jl.webnopsamorld.com> Subject: Re: '87 9000 Sunroof Maintenance?
It's just occurred to me that my brother-in-law recently solved a sticky door problem by spraying the seal with silicon spray, so that seems like a good suggestion Herbert. I'm going to give it a try. Cheers, Jez "Marcuse1001" <marcuse1001nopsamcom> wrote in message news:20030525011512.20945.00000341nopsam27.aol.com... > The real problem is rust! > > Rust around the sunroof seam slowly forces the metal out - squeezing the > sunroof ever so slightly, and thus the motor has to strain to open and close > it... If the fuse blows - try uprating it 5 or 10amps > > I guess the solution might be to check the drain plugs and make sure they're > clear... also perhaps to spray some rust proof up into roof all around the > opening. > > As for lubricant?? silicone lube? I'll leave that to someone else to answer > > good luck > > herbert