sunroof gasket interchangeability

[TylerEstes]

The sunroof in my E30 is a little leaky, but not too bad. A janky old 1986 528e parts car popped up on CL and since it has the same engine as the 325e, I figured I'd snag some parts. It also has a sunroof, so if it fits then I can replace it. Does anybody know if the sunroof seal from a 5 series would fit a 3 series? Also, any driveline or suspension components?

http://kansascity.craigslist.org/cto/3747947806.html

Planning on going there this weekend or next. If anybody wants any parts, let me know.

Also, I might end up being a wuss and doing an auto swap if the trannies can be swapped. Because I'm not good with a manual and I don't feel that it adds to the driving experience.

[jlevie]

Why would you want to replace a +20 year old gasket with another +20 year old gasket? That makes no sense.

[frankie591]

Ya a new gasket is less than 100 bucks its a no brainer

[TylerEstes]

Why would you want to replace a +20 year old gasket with another +20 year old gasket? That makes no sense.

I guess you're right. Didn't think it was an age issue but just a matter of it having a defect or something. But I guess the defect is that it's older than me. A new one is around $80 and I didn't want to spring for one right now because I'm about to move into a new place and money is pretty tight at the moment.

[nando]

your leak is because the drains are clogged, not because the gasket is old. the sunroof gasket doesn't even try to prevent water from getting through.