How to repair a leaking sunroof on a Volvo?
MVS Volvo Forums user N_D shows us how he fixed his leaking sunroof with this sunroof seal repair: After peeling off the gasket I discovered that the metal sunroof frame was severely rusted and had begun to separate from the glass.
What was the price of a 1989 Volvo 780?
While performance fans were disappointed by the $37,790, V-6-powered 780’s torque figure drop to 136-lbs.ft. at 2,750 RPM in 1989, they applauded the new, $38,975, 780 Turbo. Powered by Volvo’s beloved “red block” B230FT, this four-cylinder displaced 2,316cc via its 96 x 80mm bore and stroke.
Why does my Volvo 740 sunroof not open?
Sunroof Won’t Open to Vent Position. [Tips from Ken Dibnah] If you have a 740 with an electric sunroof, when the roof is in the fully closed position you should be able to push the closed switch again and have the rear of the roof pop up to the ‘vent’ position.
How many horsepower does a Volvo 780 Turbo have?
U.S.-market models like this later 780 Bertone ended up with the most powerful option offered stateside, with a turbocharged four-cylinder under the hood that doled out 188 horsepower via a four-speed automatic. Manuals were offered, but are exceedingly rare.
What causes the glass under the sunroof to rust?
The glass is bonded to the frame with a very hard rubber like sealant, water seeps under the sunroof gasket and sits in the depressed area of the frame causing it to rust.
Why do you need a seal on the sunroof?
Having a completely watertight seal between the gasket, frame, and glass are critical in forcing water around the outside of the gasket into the sunroof drains, rather than into the frame and onto the occupants heads.
Why does my Volvo S70 have a water leak?
However you will have to take front and back out as I guarantee that if you have water in the back,YOU WILL HAVE WATER IN THE FRONT AS WELL. It’s due to the floor design-it’s flat and front and back is joined-there’s nothing to stop water from moving freely as you accelerate-brake going up or downhill.
Why does my Volvo have a wet floor?
The volvo Garage said that the first incident was the air conditioning and fixed it under warranty.The roof has also been fixed under warranty. The floor is wet again in the front of the car and the warranty has now expired.
When was the lawsuit about the Volvo sunroof filed?
After the sunroof leak lawsuit was filed in 2010, Volvo owners finally won class-action certification in 2013 for six states: California, Florida, Hawaii, Maryland, Massachusetts and New Jersey, but in 2015 a court reversed the ruling.
How do you remove a sunroof from a 1986 Ford Focus?
[Response: Kerry] (Applies to 1986 765) With your sunroof in the vent position you can remove the sunroof liner and check all the bolts on the mechanism and rail to realign the sunroof. To remove the liner: Get a coat hanger and cut out the straight part.
What to do if your sunroof won’t open?
Turning the screw with a screwdriver will depress the button and allow you to move the sunroof BUT, it also adjusts the stop location for open and closed. Sunroof Won’t Open to Vent Position.
What’s the best way to remove a sunroof?
These are a pain to remove but can be helped by using a silicone removing gel and gently scraping with a razor and rubbing with a paper towel. Sunroof is now reinstalled pending some adjustment and cleaning but has weathered its first rainstorm successfully.
Where do you put the gasket on a sunroof?
When re-installing the gasket I started with one end of the gasket its original position at the back centre of the sunroof and squeezed silicone into the gasket as I pressed it on to the metal frame.