peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame.

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Tue 29 Jan 2013 22:28
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - liammcl

Hi,
After investigating the leak of my sunroof, I've discovered it was due to the 2 torx screws inside the car, bolting the metal frame to the car, being loose.

One came out easily, the other turned round and round , so I bent it out.
i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g

What would you recommend to fill the hole, in the car frame,
so I can tap a new thread in?... would "Instant metal" be strong enough ?

Another option available, is for me to MIG weld the metal plate to the inside of the car at the circular contact points of the metal plate.
(at the round bits circled)
i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g
(wet towels and aluminium foil to stop splatter)

Any idea of what to try, or if you have any other ideas, they would be more than welcome !

Many Thanks
Liam
ps worse case, I'm not bothered about opening the sunroof ever again..

Edited by liammcl on 29/01/2013 at 22:29

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Wed 30 Jan 2013 00:13
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - liammcl

It's ok , thanks

The tap worked well.
I am drilling one side out, and will put a washer in as well.
So far the bolt seems to be a good fit.

(tommorow I'll widen the hole so the bolt fits in)
i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g

Cheers
Liam

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Wed 30 Jan 2013 15:05
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - liammcl

This is just for information , incase it helps anyone else...

It is a lot better, but still slightly weaker than new,
(tho' a lot better than it was before)

i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g

i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g

i103.photobucket.com/albums/m147/liammcl_2006/Sunr...g

Fingers crossed we don't get much wind or rain today ! ;)

Cheers
Liam

Edited by liammcl on 30/01/2013 at 15:10

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Wed 30 Jan 2013 17:35
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - mss1tw

Thanks Liam

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Wed 30 Jan 2013 20:29
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - Chris M

Well done Liam. I like a bit of make do and mend, especially when there's a little bit of ingenuity involved.

Edited by Chris M on 30/01/2013 at 20:30

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Wed 30 Jan 2013 23:00
peugeot 106 1.1 Independence 1997 - Leaking sunroof, rusted & loose anchor in frame. - liammcl

Thanks for the encouragement mss1tw & Chris,

There's no doubt that with this car, there will be a few more botchits.
.. errr, I mean modifications :)

Cheers
Liam

Edited by liammcl on 30/01/2013 at 23:04

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