[MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket

2014-06-28 Thread Angelo Giaimo
Hi, Just picked up a new sunroof gasket from my local stealer..any gotcha's I need to be concerned about? Looks straightforward..pull out the old one, (it's loose anyway) and press the new one into the groove? Angelo 1990 350SDL Rodbender 278k miles Sent from my iPad

Re: [MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket

2014-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon
I've never done the job, so view this advice with a jaundiced eye. I've the seal can only be installed using a block of wood and a rubber mallet to pound it into the groove. Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives

Re: [MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket

2014-06-28 Thread WILTON
Heard? ;) Wilt - Original Message - From: Meade Dillon dillonm...@gmail.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Saturday, June 28, 2014 2:46 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket I've never done the job, so view this advice with a jaundiced eye. I've

Re: [MBZ] 126 Sunroof gasket

2014-06-28 Thread Meade Dillon
Thanks Wilton, second paragraph should read I've heard the seal... Max Dillon, Charleston SC ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

[MBZ] 126 sunroof gasket

2014-05-23 Thread Angelo Giaimo
Hi, The sunroof gasket on my 1990 350 Rodbender SDL keeps pulling away from the insert in the roof gets jammed in the sliding roof panel when it gets lowered from vent to closed position. Usually in the drivers rear corner. I can hold the gasket in place with something thin and gradually close

Re: [MBZ] 126 sunroof gasket

2014-05-23 Thread Meade Dillon
I believe the gasket is press fit into a channel. Sounds like yours has come apart, time for a new gasket. Max Dillon, Charleston SC On May 23, 2014 1:46 PM, Angelo Giaimo michaelangel...@gmail.com wrote: Hi, The sunroof gasket on my 1990 350 Rodbender SDL keeps pulling away from the