robdiddy

i didn't know where else to post this...

My 97 XJ came with an aftermarket sunroof, it leaked when i got it.. I cut it out, it leaked, wouldn't close. We ended up gutting it and just gluing the glass down. When i was at the junk yard i seen a 2000 XJ sport with I believe a stock sun roof.

Has anyone ever tried to remove the sunroof from a stock Xj and put it in another XJ?

I kind of want to see if...

1) The stock one will fit
2) If putting in the other sunroof would stop the leaking issue

If thats not an option, I'm debating just putting fiberglass resin around the edges of the leaking sunroof to permanently enclose it. But I'd like to get a working sun roof out of this deal... or in the worst case, just take the glass out... use a grinder or some other method to cut out the same measurement of metal from another xj and just weld or some how permanently attach a roof back into place. Thus ending the leaking issue and allowing me to redo the head liner with suede or something and never have to worry again.

robdiddy

this is the situation



thats before i cut it open

jonjon99xj

just measure to see if it fits, i dont think anyone has tried this but u can be the first!

razor02097

What probably happened is the ribs are allowing water to come in... Check out the following.....

http://www.donmar.com/Tech/JeepTSB.pdf

https://www.cherokeeforum.com/f59/re...of-vent-84324/

robdiddy

What should i do? should I find somewhere to fix it? The sticker on the sunroof said manufactored in 98.. which means it pry was put in before this bulletin came about

tntchitwood

I would go to the pic n pull and cut out a patch piece, weld, grind, paint, Viola!

FiftySix56

Was it sealed on the outer rim of the rubber? I have a factory made sunroof in mine, and thats where it was leaking....$5 clear silicone....

robdiddy

I think we sealed it there.. but i may double check. If I remember right we sealed every nook and cranny to stop it. it didnt work after a few days

robdiddy

tried to pull it off today... The 2000 XJ with a sunroof in it was gone

FiftySix56

Oh, and check for holes on the inside, on the gasket...ive seen that a few times on not just my own xj, but some of my friends' cherokees and 4runners, even my own 4runner(dads rig now...long story). There also might be drain hoses running from the sunroof that can be either clogged, torn, or just old lol.

Mctowelie

I think he was getting at sheet metal, but that would depend if you like the sunroof enough. I personally think its another thing to break... but to each there own