yaris sunroof

[keithhawksworth]

just paid a deposit on a 04 with 61/000 fsh but noticed black sealant round sunroof is this a problem and is there any company that can repair the seal 

[FROSTYBALLS]

Moved to the Yaris club.

[flash22]

is it a factory sunroof or an aftermarket one

[keithhawksworth]

factory sunroof

[keithhawksworth]

13 hours ago, flash22 said:

is it a factory sunroof or an aftermarket one

factory sunroof lots of black sealant round the outside last owner paid 50 pounds for a garage to seal it worried it might start leaking and it looks a mess left on deposit on the car but if it is going to cost to much i will cancel the car i would not be able to fix it would a garage to repair it properly 

[TonyHSD]

39 minutes ago, keithhawksworth said:

factory sunroof lots of black sealant round the outside last owner paid 50 pounds for a garage to seal it worried it might start leaking and it looks a mess left on deposit on the car but if it is going to cost to much i will cancel the car i would not be able to fix it would a garage to repair it properly 

Probably was leaking and someone has tried to seal off with sealant. If starts leaking again, best to dismantle, clean properly and use a new original sealant. Diy or garage can do, how much would it be no idea. 👍

[flash22]

due to age the seals will have perished unless it's a cheap car, leave well alone

 

you can't get the rubber from Toyota any more and to do it properly the headlining needs to come out

As you can see here the rubber is part of the glass https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265246359007

 

If you can open the roof then you dont know if it works or if there is any rust in the rails/roof

[keithhawksworth]

On 8/23/2021 at 9:36 AM, flash22 said:

due to age the seals will have perished unless it's a cheap car, leave well alone

 

you can't get the rubber from Toyota any more and to do it properly the headlining needs to come out

As you can see here the rubber is part of the glass https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/265246359007

 

If you can open the roof then you dont know if it works or if there is any rust in the rails/roof

thankyou for your help cancelled the car from dealer still looking if anybody knows of any good low miles full auto yaris please email me keithhawksworth@yahoo.co.uk thankyou 

[corradovr6]

I perhaps wouldn't have cancelled the order as it wouldnt be too difficult to swop out the sunroof with another.  Just a few bolts.  Was the car otherwise in good condition?  Mileage seems very acceptable.  No harm in asking why the sealant was there and if you could pull some back.  Ultimately depends on how much work you would be interested in doing yourself on the car, otherwise costs can build up very quickly!

[keithhawksworth]

just bought a Yaris 04 getting a rumbling noise from bottom drivers side when going round corners sounds like drive shaft also when going over bumps nocking drives fine in a straight line any advise thankyou only got the car on Monday 

[Catlover]

Some times you just can’t win Keith.

Did you not notice this on a test run?
if bought from dealer you have protection, take it back immediately.

If you bought privately, not so good.

[flash22]

Get it up in the air and check it over, if the grumble changes with speed it's a wheel bearing, a knock on the suspension is more than likely drop links what are common fail on the Mk1

what's the MOT history like ?

[corradovr6]

Try a few things:

Drive on a straight smooth road and see if there's any noise.  Check tyre tread depth and if there is any feathering of the tyres.  Ok? then next step

Park the car up, pop the bonnet and bounce the car up and down.  Be firm to make sure the car moves.  Any noises?  See if you can hear whether there are noises from the suspension top mounts (black circles in each corner near to the windscreen).  If it creaks top mounts could be worn.  Bounce the back of the car too by opening the boot lid and pushing the latch area up and down.  Finally rock the car either way from the top. If you hear a kind of clunk, it could just be the anti roll bar drop links.  The rubbers on these perish very quickly.  Make a bit of a clunk when coming to a stop and you may feel this in the steering.  They're quite cheap and a garage shouldnt take more than 45mins to an hour to replace. In any of the other cases, see if the springs are ok and not broken.  Is the ride height the same on each side?

Do some turns in a carpark - full lock each way.  Listen for any noises.  Any clicking noises could be CV joints.  Reduce from full lock slightly (maybe half a turn) and have a listen.  If ok, CV joints could be ok

Drive a long at around 30mph and go through some turns - if the droning increases during either of those get wheel bearings checked

Let us know how you get on

 

 

Edit: Flash22 already mentioned some of these - i'm a bit slow!

 

[keithhawksworth]

10 hours ago, flash22 said:

Get it up in the air and check it over, if the grumble changes with speed it's a wheel bearing, a knock on the suspension is more than likely drop links what are common fail on the Mk1

what's the MOT history like ?

only makes noise now and again just had it in kwick fit then put it on ramps done a full inspection could not find any faults apart from the back break plates where badly worn and bent they said this could be making the sound car has had a lot of parts replaced all under Neath where is the best place to buy the back break plates from 

[keithhawksworth]

Just now, keithhawksworth said:

only makes noise now and again just had it in kwick fit then put it on ramps done a full inspection could not find any faults apart from the back break plates where badly worn and bent they said this could be making the sound car has had a lot of parts replaced all under Neath where is the best place to buy the back break plates from 

all repairs have been repaired on advisories on the last mot in march can see lots of new parts

[keithhawksworth]

6 hours ago, corradovr6 said:

Try a few things:

Drive on a straight smooth road and see if there's any noise.  Check tyre tread depth and if there is any feathering of the tyres.  Ok? then next step

Park the car up, pop the bonnet and bounce the car up and down.  Be firm to make sure the car moves.  Any noises?  See if you can hear whether there are noises from the suspension top mounts (black circles in each corner near to the windscreen).  If it creaks top mounts could be worn.  Bounce the back of the car too by opening the boot lid and pushing the latch area up and down.  Finally rock the car either way from the top. If you hear a kind of clunk, it could just be the anti roll bar drop links.  The rubbers on these perish very quickly.  Make a bit of a clunk when coming to a stop and you may feel this in the steering.  They're quite cheap and a garage shouldnt take more than 45mins to an hour to replace. In any of the other cases, see if the springs are ok and not broken.  Is the ride height the same on each side?

Do some turns in a carpark - full lock each way.  Listen for any noises.  Any clicking noises could be CV joints.  Reduce from full lock slightly (maybe half a turn) and have a listen.  If ok, CV joints could be ok

Drive a long at around 30mph and go through some turns - if the droning increases during either of those get wheel bearings checked

Let us know how you get on

 

 

Edit: Flash22 already mentioned some of these - i'm a bit slow!

 

had drop links fitted and anti roll bar also drive shaft all new springs and rear shocks

[keithhawksworth]

Just now, keithhawksworth said:

had drop links fitted and anti roll bar also drive shaft all new springs and rear shocks

sorry all new tyres fitted

[keithhawksworth]

14 hours ago, Catlover said:

Some times you just can’t win Keith.

Did you not notice this on a test run?
if bought from dealer you have protection, take it back immediately.

If you bought privately, not so good.

private all fine on test run drove 35 miles home no problems car had not been used very much for the last couple of years  

[keithhawksworth]

6 hours ago, corradovr6 said:

Try a few things:

Drive on a straight smooth road and see if there's any noise.  Check tyre tread depth and if there is any feathering of the tyres.  Ok? then next step

Park the car up, pop the bonnet and bounce the car up and down.  Be firm to make sure the car moves.  Any noises?  See if you can hear whether there are noises from the suspension top mounts (black circles in each corner near to the windscreen).  If it creaks top mounts could be worn.  Bounce the back of the car too by opening the boot lid and pushing the latch area up and down.  Finally rock the car either way from the top. If you hear a kind of clunk, it could just be the anti roll bar drop links.  The rubbers on these perish very quickly.  Make a bit of a clunk when coming to a stop and you may feel this in the steering.  They're quite cheap and a garage shouldnt take more than 45mins to an hour to replace. In any of the other cases, see if the springs are ok and not broken.  Is the ride height the same on each side?

Do some turns in a carpark - full lock each way.  Listen for any noises.  Any clicking noises could be CV joints.  Reduce from full lock slightly (maybe half a turn) and have a listen.  If ok, CV joints could be ok

Drive a long at around 30mph and go through some turns - if the droning increases during either of those get wheel bearings checked

Let us know how you get on

 

 

Edit: Flash22 already mentioned some of these - i'm a bit slow!

 

only makes noise when i pull off and then fine when driving

[keithhawksworth]

On 8/31/2021 at 10:42 PM, keithhawksworth said:

only makes noise when i pull off and then fine when driving anti roll bar drop links looks new but look a bit cheap will buy better ones and fit them springs are new front and back new drivers side drive shaft