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4RF RDS



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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
My understanding is that the seal for t the 99 and up Td5 sun roof is not replaceable. That seal is not a replacement one for your roof. It is for a 98 and earlier lever latch sun roof. The later one, like mine (also a 99) is the whole thing only. 🤷‍♂️ 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

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Post #1055178 20th Dec 2024 12:03am
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revd



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Probably need this then; Sunroof Frame & Seal - AWR3321 - Genuine £604, from Rimmer Bros
Post #1055182 20th Dec 2024 7:51am
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4RF RDS



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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
That is the correct part. Only the whole thing not just the rubber. 🤨. Pic your requested. 👇🏻


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 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Post #1055220 20th Dec 2024 1:51pm
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Oldowner



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I have found that the original seal for the twist handle sunroof is long lasting, usually what causes leaks is where the roof hasn’t been operated for six months over the winter, the seal can stick to the glass on the rear corners and when operated it lifts the seal out of the frame and unseats it; the seal will then not seat in the frame properly unless it is fed back into position in the frame by hand.

They can also leak from the roof to outer frame fitment, this seal is foam strip and can go flat and leak over time - the inner rubber / felt trim can be removed and the sunroof frame unscrewed (torx self tappers), the outer frame can then be lifted and bedded back down again on decent sealant.
Post #1055258 21st Dec 2024 7:37am
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johnnymarrsbarres



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 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 SW Cairns Blue
4RF RDS wrote:
My understanding is that the seal for t the 99 and up Td5 sun roof is not replaceable. That seal is not a replacement one for your roof. It is for a 98 and earlier lever latch sun roof. The later one, like mine (also a 99) is the whole thing only. 🤷‍♂️


They specifically advertise that seal as being for the twist style sunroof, which is what I have. The text on LR Parts says:

"Introducing the LRC10106 Weather Seal for the rotary handle style factory fit popup sunroof...Previously only available with the AWR3321 Sunroof Frame, this particular seal fits between the frame and the glass. It's specifically designed for the Defender's later rotary handle"

But it seems to me anyway that it can only go in one way - and it does fit perfectly - but its design seems totally different to the OEM seal and means the glass can't fit properly.

A bit of internet digging suggests this aftermarket seal (LRC10106) was made by TASC Automotive who also trade as the Bristol Sunroof Centre. I was about to email them and ask for some info but seems they went out of business in 2021!

LR Parts weren't particularly helpful when I messaged them, so it seems I am up the creek. I don't fancy forking out 600 quid for a new sunroof if I can help it.
Post #1055446 23rd Dec 2024 4:00pm
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4RF RDS



Member Since: 19 Jul 2015
Location: Ottawa
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Canada 2000 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Damn! That sucks. It seems to me th da y of yo use new seal would curve down rather than upwards it would work🤷‍♂️ 2010 Range Rover MkIII Autobiography Super Charged (Idris)
2003 Range Rover Mk III (Desmond FitzWilliam)
2000 Defender 110 CSW TD5 (CTX)
1992 Range Rover Classic (Lizzy)
1972 Series III 300 Tdi (Stanwood)
1967 MGB GT

Every normal man must be tempted at times to spit on his hands, hoist the black flag, and begin to slit throats.
H. L. Mencken (1880 - 1956)
Post #1055449 23rd Dec 2024 4:32pm
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