Disco 1 Those *!@~#"%*!ing Leaking Sunroofs

OK, I've had the headlining out twice, have replaced the seals, have siliconed copiously, I've studied (and contributed to some of) the previous threads on here about this, I'm now totally fed up of these stupid sunroofs.

Does anyone do a kit to totally remove them, and replace them with a solid non-pervious alternative; sheet metal, plastic, felt, corrugated iron, slates? I don't care as long as the water stops cascading in.

Alternatively, has anyone taken them out and covered the holes with something else (chequer -plate?) on a diy basis? Any hints and or tips?

Thanks,
M

Not taken any right out but given up wasting time on one and just sealed up the whole area round it with silicone outdoor stuff and it hasn't leaked since,about a year I think

FLASH BAND !!! NO MORE LEAKS !

"Does anyone do a kit to totally remove them, and replace them with a solid non-pervious alternative; sheet metal, plastic, felt, corrugated iron, slates? I don't care as long as the water stops cascading in."
You're just being a misery and trying to take the fun out of driving your LR, What are you going to look forward to when you go round a bend if you seal them up?????

I fixed my sunroof problem, 2 sheets of 1.5mm aluminium , tube of caravan sealant, box of pop rivets, problem solved! The worst designed sunroof ever made.

What sealant did you use? This brand Sikaflex appears to be the accepted stuff to seal disco sunroofs
https://www.sealantsandtoolsdirect.co.uk/silicones_and_sealants/automotive_and_caravan_sealants/sika_sikaflex_512_caravan_sealant_adhesive_white_P27203.html?gclid=CjwKCAiAnabTBRA6EiwAemvBd-KWskdTO9ZN12Hl6dPv9Hk0tiFSTDxLHcZJ4i0aZa0tLCqje-O8YyhoCfSYQAvD_BwE
Or this tape or a more permanent fix seems neat.
https://www.ukofficedirect.co.uk/pr...7jE3C6fdpqST8N7vNunx3YDItImRoC4OQQAvD_BwE&s=1

Fortunately I never use my sunroofs so no issues, didn't want them but it wasn't an option.

A jar of vaseline - it's invisible and impermeable. Just rub it in around the joins of the sun-roof/body.

That's the stuff, not cheap but worth it for peace of mind.

Frenchdame said:

A jar of vaseline - it's invisible and impermeable. Just rub it in around the joins of the sun-roof/body.

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Then what happens when the the sun come out and the roof gets hot? Okay I know the Vaseline melts

But don't forget, the leak is proof that the sun roof is a genuine crap LR part.
Also check your fuse box below steering column to make sure no water has found ingress and oxidised connections otherwise you might find the wipers coming on when you brake and other daft things.

discool said:

Then what happens when the the sun come out and the roof gets hot?

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It has to be really hot in the UK for that to happen. And if the sun comes out then it's not raining eh?

Did you ever remove the whole frame and reseal the frame against the outside of the roof?

Cheers

Discool I take it you'd drive around in the rain with a brolly tied to your neck rather than try a simple fix ?

Thanks guys. I've now got a roll of Flashband on order and a couple of tubes of tiger seal... Will report back in due course. If that doesn't work I'm going to go with chequer plate and rivets.
ATB,
M

FWiW I borrowed an ultrasonic jobbie from work. Put the noisemaker in the car and then ran the wand around the edges of the sunroof. When it started making loads of noise I knew I'd found (one of) the leaks.

Apparently its how they check for watertightness in ship's hatches.

Don't waist the Tiger seal you only need the Flash band ! your lasses hair dryer & a roller !