DIY sunroof seal repl. a success!!!... (archive)

After reading a post by Mike98 540 and Jim Cash on this topic, I picked up a sunroof seal (latest generation) at Crevier BMW for $46. This seal is smooth rubber with some very small grooves, not the fuzzy type of seal that came on my 97 540. It was a simple job, although removing all the old adhesive took about 40 minutes with some Goo Gone and my fingernail.

The test drive proved a success. At 85 mph on the freeway, the difference in windnoise between having the sunshade closed and open is almost inaudible. Previously, I had a substantial amount of windnoise with the sunshade open.

Thanks to Jim Cash and Mike for letting me realize that this is a simple and inexpensive task.

Follow Ups:

where is seal. did you re-place seal in the roof M Jay gans 528 y2k 5sp 21:28 6/10/2001 (2)
- The seal is attached to car around moon roof Mike E 98 540 22:08 6/10/2001 (0)
- Re: where is seal. did you re-place seal in the ro EricS 22:06 6/10/2001 (0)
Glad to hear it. Enjoy the sounds of silence! :) Mike E 98 540 21:19 6/10/2001 (0)

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