Leaky Sunroof
12-31-03, 05:11 PM
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Leaky Sunroof
I realize this probably has been addressed before, but the front of my sunroof leaks quite a bit under light pressure (garden hose style), it hasn't rained around here in a while (winter and all) but I would like to get this resolved asap. Where can I find a glass roof, I'd much prefer it and I'm wondering if that would fix the problem? Any idea where to find them or what they are worth?
12-31-03, 05:20 PM
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Search e-bay and in the classified section of this site. Also how is the rubber weatherstripping? If it is bad you might just need to replace that. I have seen those on e-bay and in the Victoria British catalog.
12-31-03, 05:53 PM
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Not sure about the SAs, but FBs had a gutter around the sunroof with ports for water drainage. (2 in front, 2 in back)
If these get clogged, water won't drain, water will leak in.
If these get clogged, water won't drain, water will leak in.
01-01-04, 12:40 AM
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On my SE, the glass roof does not seal as well as my standard metal roof - something to think about if you're trying to fix this problem by adding a glass top.
My suggestion would be to ensure that your water drains are clear, first, then include replacement of the rubber channel around the inside edge of the sunroof opening.
Check drainage by taking a metal wire clothes hanger and straightening it out. At the pointy end (not the 'hook' end), bend the tip over to form a softer tip - this will prevent breaking through the plastic tubing if it's deteriorated at all. Insert this rod down the holes in the back of the sunroof cutout on either side. You may find some resistance, and pushing this further will free up the channel if leaves, dirt, or something has occluded the drain. Don't over do it with pressure, however, as you don't want to break one of these lines and have it draining inside the car.
Second step, if this doesn't work, is to bite the bullet and dig out your VB catalog and order the right channel seal. They're not cheap, but it will fix the problem,
My suggestion would be to ensure that your water drains are clear, first, then include replacement of the rubber channel around the inside edge of the sunroof opening.
Check drainage by taking a metal wire clothes hanger and straightening it out. At the pointy end (not the 'hook' end), bend the tip over to form a softer tip - this will prevent breaking through the plastic tubing if it's deteriorated at all. Insert this rod down the holes in the back of the sunroof cutout on either side. You may find some resistance, and pushing this further will free up the channel if leaves, dirt, or something has occluded the drain. Don't over do it with pressure, however, as you don't want to break one of these lines and have it draining inside the car.
Second step, if this doesn't work, is to bite the bullet and dig out your VB catalog and order the right channel seal. They're not cheap, but it will fix the problem,
01-01-04, 02:34 PM
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I had a similiar problem both with the metal and glass roofs. Clearing the drains helped but during heavy rains it would still leak. Came to find out that the gaskets that go around the area the front hooks insert into to hinge the sunroof were all dry rotted and falling apart which allowed water pass into the car's interior.
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