Sunroof seal

[Steviec]

Does anyone know if its still possible to get sunroof seals? Mine has well and truly had it and needs replacing.
Also, how much are they roughly?

[smithy318i]

Dealer only part (still available im told)
ECP / GSF don't sell them.
I couldn't tell you a price, but someone will.

[Steviec]

Thanks, at least its still available. Hopefully it wont cost anymore than the one for my 16v clio did, that cost Ԛ£86

[Steviec]

Im hoping that replacing the seal and greasing the sunroof up a bit will let it work of its own accord and not need a helping hand and a spare half hour!

[Brianmoooore]

Thanks, at least its still available. Hopefully it wont cost anymore than the one for my 16v clio did, that cost Ԛ£86

This is BMW, not some French cr*p. Virtually everything is still available for the E30, and part for similar part, I would expect it to be a fraction of the Renault price.
The sunroof isn't supposed to be totaly waterproof. There's a drainage system underneath which is supposed to remove the water. The drain channel cross pieces of the sunroof lining tend to rot off at the ends and drip water into the car.
Do a forum search, and see how to dismantle the sunroof. All very easy when you know how. No problems with timing or synchronisation when you put it back together.

[parksie]

Stevie Hi

I put in a new Sunroof complete with gasket/weatherstrip Ԛ£42

[Steviec]

Just been intouch with BMW (the phone didnt even ring once before being answered!) and the seal is going to cost me Ԛ£37 + Vat and the good thing is, they are open till 6pm, which gives me plenty of time to get down there after work.

[Templ8e30]

Make sure you get the updated single piece seal !, the originals are 2 piece and cost more.

It's easier to fit the single piece one too

Cheers,

Iain T

[Steviec]

Thanks for that, ill make sure I get the right one, never knew there was a one piece part. Dont suppose you would know the part number for it?

[kam-325i]

Part Number for the one piece seal/gasket is ( i think) 54121903725

[SCOTT325SE]

fyi, the full sunroof seal comes in THREE parts. and budget Ԛ£85 for it too.... thats what it cost me for my sport... with 15% discount too.

[Steviec]

Bugger, looks like ive got 2 more parts to buy!

[Brianmoooore]

ETK lists three different part numbers for sunroof seals; quantity: 1 of each.
54 12 1 903 725 length = 2580
54 12 8 106 928 length = 930
54 12 1 906 999 length = 1650
No up to or from dates mentioned.
Two sunroof panels in my workshop at the moment both have seals made up of the second and third parts above. Definitely no sign of a 2580mm seal, and there's nothing in the roof apeture that could be called a seal that I can think of without actually checking.
Looks like Templ8e30 may be right!

[Steviec]

Ill hopefully find out on saturday, ive ordered part number B54.12.1.906.999 which according to you is the wrong part. Looks like a phonecall to BMW is in order first thing in the morning.

[Templ8e30]

This is the bit you need 54 12 1 903 725 length = 2580

The other two part numbers are the original 2 piece seal
54 12 8 106 928 length = 930
54 12 1 906 999 length = 1650

930+1650 =2580

Cheers,

Iain T

[Steviec]

Well ive phoned BMW and should now have the wright part on order, only snag is, I wont have it for saturday now, have to wait till tuesday.
On the plus side, the one piece seal is only about Ԛ£2 dearer than just the rear part of the 2 peice seal.

[Brianmoooore]

Well ive phoned BMW and should now have the wright part on order, only snag is, I wont have it for saturday now, have to wait till tuesday.
On the plus side, the one piece seal is only about Ԛ£2 dearer than just the rear part of the 2 peice seal.

As Templ8e30 told you, and saved you a lot of money!

[Steviec]

Well ive phoned BMW and should now have the wright part on order, only snag is, I wont have it for saturday now, have to wait till tuesday.
On the plus side, the one piece seal is only about Ԛ£2 dearer than just the rear part of the 2 peice seal.

As Templ8e30 told you, and saved you a lot of money!

Yes he did and im very greatful!

[Templ8e30]

No worries

Cheers,

Iain T

[Cotty]

Handy thread to know about as I might need to do mine soon