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G4me
Veteran
Date registered: Jan 2012
Location: Honolulu, HI
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500, FJZ80 LandCruiser
Posts: 111
| Sunroof preventative maintenance
Guys,
I open my sunroof maybe once a year sometimes less. Is there any preventative maintenance I should perform next time I open it? I assume check the drains and apply lubricant. As for oiling where should lubricant be applied?
Thanks
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GTO71
Member
Date registered: Jan 2015
Location: DC Metro Area
Vehicle(s): W463, W210, W204, W123, W123 (sold)
Posts: 47
| RE: Sunroof preventative maintenance
Use the correct MB lube, and it is applied inside the chrome channels were the sliders move on. Not a bad idea to clean the channels also. In a warm climate like HI, I can not imagine you ever having a problem with the lube getting dried up and hard. |
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Otiswesty
Administrator
Date registered: Jun 2007
Location: Portland, Oregon
Vehicle(s): 463.241, 461.213
Posts: 3004
| Re: Sunroof preventative maintenance
I use a long zip tie to gently snake the drains after pouring some warm water down to push out any debris. Also check the rubber valves at the bottom of the chassis and the sunroof seal itself. |
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G4me
Veteran
Date registered: Jan 2012
Location: Honolulu, HI
Vehicle(s): 2002 G500, FJZ80 LandCruiser
Posts: 111
| RE: Sunroof preventative maintenance
Guys,
Thank you for replies. I had the seal replaced a couple years ago when I had some rust repair done. I will try the zip tie/weed eater cord to make sure the drains are clear as I believe clogged drains led to the rust problem previously.
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nkhimani
Member
Date registered: Dec 2020
Location: Northern Virginia
Vehicle(s): 2013 G550
Posts: 7
| Re: Sunroof preventative maintenance
I have used Variable nose air nozzles with air compressor set at 90 psi. Does the job quite nicely. |
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