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Removal of 1987 Jaguar Vanden Plas Sunroof

Old May 15, 2025 | 09:35 AM
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Default Removal of 1987 Jaguar Vanden Plas Sunroof

Hello experts,
Please how do I remove the sunroof of a 1987 Jaguar Vanden Plas?
I need to remove only the openable unit for rework and relining.
I need your help

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Old May 15, 2025 | 10:06 AM
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This should help.
 
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Old May 15, 2025 | 10:43 AM
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You may need this if there is a problem.





 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 09:05 AM
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Originally Posted by Coventry Foundation
This should help.
I have successfully remove the panel and ready for restoration, I may order a new rubber seal for it.

 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 09:46 AM
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good luck finding the correct Seal for a Series 3 XJ.
They always send the seal for a XJ40 which is larger.
I had to perform surgery when I replaced mine, cutting about 2 inches because it was too big.
 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 12:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Jose
good luck finding the correct Seal for a Series 3 XJ.
They always send the seal for a XJ40 which is larger.
I had to perform surgery when I replaced mine, cutting about 2 inches because it was too big.
Jose, I am laughing 🤣, which site do you order from?
 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 01:00 PM
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that was from SNG Barratt
 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Jose
that was from SNG Barratt
I checked at Rock Auto but I didn't see it
 
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Old May 16, 2025 | 03:34 PM
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Please what's the name of this plastic hooking the sunroof panel cloth to the panel and where can I find it to buy because the one my panel have expired and been broken.
I want to relining the panel and I will need that or how did you do your relining?



 
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