Hello everyone,

I just bought (yesterday) my 4th R-Type...a one-owner 2003 XJR with 60,000 miles on it. It's so new (to me) that I haven't even taken a pic of it yet.

When I was driving it home, I opened the sunroof but the rear (smaller) panel was disconnected and wouldn't slide back in. I checked the forum (of course) and learned how to fish it out successfully. Well, once I had the main panel out, I could see that small arm with the pin on the arm of PN HNA1752AA (R sunroof slide) was significantly bent.

I tried to gently straighten it...but you know what happened (and I knew it would probably happen when I was doing it). So, now I need that small arm or most likely the entire slide but it has been discontinued.

Does anyone have any ideas on how to get this repair accomplished?

Thanks!

 

https://www.coventrywest.com/

 

Good idea.

 

NEVER try to bend the arm!!! It is a CAST part!!!!

I always bend the fulcrum pin to get the same outcome.

The TILT/SLIDE mechanisms used to be about $83 each back when I worked at the dealer.
I called my buddy in the parts dept. about 2010 and found out that the price had gone to almost $300 EACH.

good luck with your search.

bob

 

I was bending the pin...lol. Based on those prices, I'm guessing a bit of fabricating is in my future.

 

Coventry West had the entire SR set up when I was looking a few years ago.

 

I believe this is what I used to repair my sunroof slides mentioned in this thread:

https://www.jaguarforums.com/forum/x...ir-how-129108/

 

Thanks but but it is from an X350. Looking at the parts list for the 308 and 350, the 350 has different parts.

 

I cannot help any further unfortunately.

I did purchase from Ebay a kit for Lincoln. I no longer have access to my original order on Ebay as it was too long ago.

Ok found the invoice.

I ordered from: The Sunroof Doctor,11574 W Farm Road 34, Walnut grove, MO 65770-9281, 417-788-2707

Item 2000-2002 Lincoln LS Sunroof Repair Kit Item Number WSRK

 

I have a X308 about to go to scrap. PM me if you want me to pull a part for you.

 

Much appreciated but I just got a sunroof assembly from a local scrapyard yesterday.

 

I would pull the sliding roof parts and sell them before scrapping the car.

 

Andyrewj,
I’m a new member and don’t seem allowed to PM at present.
If the tilt/slide mechanisms are in good order I may have use for them.

 

As information Coventry West closed in 2022.

I am trying to find a right side tilt mechanism for an 98 xj8 VDP. HNA1752AA