sunroof possible leaks
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sunroof possible leaks
torrential rain today and when slowing down/stopping got a shower of water that came from the join in the plastic trim above the drivers door, about 100mm from top edge of screen
does this seem like an area where the water would come from if drains were blocked? can't see why it would come in there as thought it would have sloshed over the edge of trim and landed on my lap
It's never got wet before it was parked facing slightly uphill which should have helped?
is it safe to put an air line on the pipes or better to blow back towards the sunroof ??
the head lining seems dry all around, maybe have a look in the AM if not blowing a hooley . . . .
does this seem like an area where the water would come from if drains were blocked? can't see why it would come in there as thought it would have sloshed over the edge of trim and landed on my lap
It's never got wet before it was parked facing slightly uphill which should have helped?
is it safe to put an air line on the pipes or better to blow back towards the sunroof ??
the head lining seems dry all around, maybe have a look in the AM if not blowing a hooley . . . .
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: sunroof possible leaks
Maybe not airline - pressure a tad to high; compressed air in a can might be a better option?
Re: sunroof possible leaks
I would try to pass a wire from top to end.
1991 480 Black Turbo
2012 Seat Exeo ST
2013 VW Polo TSI DSG
2012 Seat Exeo ST
2013 VW Polo TSI DSG
Re: sunroof possible leaks
I can turn the airline pressure down to a mere 'puff'
Had a VERY quick look this AM (before hail sent me in) and it's maybe coming in at the back edge where the metal (or rather lack of) meets the rubber surround/seal i'll try and get a photo and try and remember how to post them
I've fixed it previously but maybe a hole developed between the rubber surround and the metal, I assume there is a tray in behind/below that had water in it, I think it must have then 'slopped' over the edge when braking
is there a place that has the parts list / diagram publicly available, (I have an old photocopy of some parts but not too clear)
Had a VERY quick look this AM (before hail sent me in) and it's maybe coming in at the back edge where the metal (or rather lack of) meets the rubber surround/seal i'll try and get a photo and try and remember how to post them
I've fixed it previously but maybe a hole developed between the rubber surround and the metal, I assume there is a tray in behind/below that had water in it, I think it must have then 'slopped' over the edge when braking
is there a place that has the parts list / diagram publicly available, (I have an old photocopy of some parts but not too clear)
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
- dragonflyjewels
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
The parts books can be downloaded on the main club website, under 'Downloads' http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo480/downloads.php
It's fully illustrated.
It's fully illustrated.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Re: sunroof possible leaks
many thanks, i'll have a wee look, maybe water had leaked in and then run along the runner fr the sun blind, not sure how the sunroof is clamped into place, cant see how the frame (item 29) is held and the roof panels don't show a sunroofdragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:31 amThe parts books can be downloaded on the main club website, under 'Downloads' http://www.volvo-480-europe.org/volvo480/downloads.php
It's fully illustrated.
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
There is a video on youtube showing how to remove the sunroof & replace the struts - that might show you something useful. If not, removing the sunroof is a piece of cake.
Sylvia
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
Snazzy - 1993 Paris Blue ES red dipstick 2.0i bought 2001
Lethal Lily - 1991 White Turbo
Paris the Unicorn - 1991 Paris Edition
hubby has
Sven - 1994 Racing Green GT
Evil Eva - 1992 Paris Blue Turbo
no previous 480s - can't bear to sell any
- WRDendy
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
Is this any use?
Formerly known as 'Jaster'
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Current: '94 GT & '88 ES
Former: '89 ES
Re: sunroof possible leaks
Thanks for the image, that is much crisper than the version i could see on the Volvo parts list,
but still can't see why the water appeared at the edge of the roof (above drivers door)
the headlining all appeared dry and water didn't seem to be spilling over the 'visible' plastic tray (29) which is where I'd expected it to appear if the drain tubes were blocked!
but still can't see why the water appeared at the edge of the roof (above drivers door)
the headlining all appeared dry and water didn't seem to be spilling over the 'visible' plastic tray (29) which is where I'd expected it to appear if the drain tubes were blocked!
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
Re: sunroof possible leaks
aye but not in this weather . . . . . . .dragonflyjewels wrote: ↑Sat Mar 17, 2018 4:25 pmThere is a video on youtube showing how to remove the sunroof & replace the struts - that might show you something useful. If not, removing the sunroof is a piece of cake.
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
A long time ago I had this problem on my 480S. I remember that something had got loose and the glass was no longer shut tight against the seal.
Somehow, even though the Internet was still slow and crap I found some diagrams and removed the sunroof, the fault was right in front of me and that could well be near the sliding block (P/N 4), for me it was on the passenger side so only my wife was getting wet
I hope this is the fix for you.
Somehow, even though the Internet was still slow and crap I found some diagrams and removed the sunroof, the fault was right in front of me and that could well be near the sliding block (P/N 4), for me it was on the passenger side so only my wife was getting wet
I hope this is the fix for you.
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
If it is item 4 thet is broken (common part to fail, although I thought you'd have noticed the roof not working up/down, not just a leak) then you can get a replacement here from Ruediger Scheidt who sells 3D printed bits for our cars via Shapeways
SUNROOF PART:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/479CF ... d=58236742
OTHER 480 PARTS:
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/volvo-480-spare-parts
SUNROOF PART:
https://www.shapeways.com/product/479CF ... d=58236742
OTHER 480 PARTS:
https://www.shapeways.com/shops/volvo-480-spare-parts
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
Re: sunroof possible leaks
not impossible, roof seems to close OK, more looking tonight in the dry
item 15 the 'key' or 'drag link' was broken when i got the car so i bought a pair. one still in glove-box
useful site for hard to get parts. . .
item 15 the 'key' or 'drag link' was broken when i got the car so i bought a pair. one still in glove-box
useful site for hard to get parts. . .
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
- jamescarruthers
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
Oops, I meant item 15 too, not 4!
1987 Volvo 480 ES, 507274, 217 - Red (Ness)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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Re: sunroof possible leaks
Look at this on eBay
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2277707936
https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre ... 2277707936
1993 Turbo auto called Skip for the important stuff
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
2011 Juke 190 for everything else
Re: sunroof possible leaks
not too expensive, didn't know they built 480 in 1973
also lots of morris minor/1000s in reflection.
in fact parts seem too cheap?
PS not got wet since, (partly cos I've not driven it / left it out in the rain
also lots of morris minor/1000s in reflection.
in fact parts seem too cheap?
PS not got wet since, (partly cos I've not driven it / left it out in the rain
Alan
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1
480 ES 2litre 'Celebration' ? , C30 1.8ES, SS1