Sunroof leaks

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Brian

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I have a 2001 LR Discovery II and started having sunroof leaking
problems. By a search on google it seems that I could have clogged
drain pipes. The problem is that I can't find anyone who has listed how
they found the drain pipes and what I have to take apart in order to
find them. Help!

 
In message <[email protected]>,
Brian <[email protected]> writes
>I have a 2001 LR Discovery II and started having sunroof leaking
>problems. By a search on google it seems that I could have clogged
>drain pipes. The problem is that I can't find anyone who has listed how
>they found the drain pipes and what I have to take apart in order to
>find them. Help!
>


The sunroofs have two drain tubes each. Both at the front of the roof,
one in each corner. Removing the inside trim around the sunroof will
enable you to gently pull down the head lining enough to see the tubes.
But you wont be able to reach them without possibly damaging the head
lining. Proper access to repair sunroof requires the headlining to be
removed.

The tubes run down through he car and exit about chassis level.

You could try to blow them clear with an air line but if they are very
blocked you might dislodge the pipe from the frame.

Don't assume you have got blocked tubes just because you read it on the
net. The sealant around the "hoppers" that feed the tubes can fail too.

Have a look at how well the outside frame of the sunroof sits against
the roof. If you can see gaps around it then the only real cure is a new
sunroof, but a good smear of sealant will do, You will need to keep
checking it to make sure the sealant is not degrading.


Good luck
--
Marc Draper
 

"Marc Draper" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> In message <[email protected]>, Brian
> <[email protected]> writes
>>I have a 2001 LR Discovery II and started having sunroof leaking
>>problems. By a search on google it seems that I could have clogged
>>drain pipes. The problem is that I can't find anyone who has listed how
>>they found the drain pipes and what I have to take apart in order to
>>find them. Help!
>>

>
> The sunroofs have two drain tubes each. Both at the front of the roof, one
> in each corner. Removing the inside trim around the sunroof will enable
> you to gently pull down the head lining enough to see the tubes. But you
> wont be able to reach them without possibly damaging the head lining.
> Proper access to repair sunroof requires the headlining to be removed.
>
> The tubes run down through he car and exit about chassis level.
>
> You could try to blow them clear with an air line but if they are very
> blocked you might dislodge the pipe from the frame.
>
> Don't assume you have got blocked tubes just because you read it on the
> net. The sealant around the "hoppers" that feed the tubes can fail too.
>
> Have a look at how well the outside frame of the sunroof sits against the
> roof. If you can see gaps around it then the only real cure is a new
> sunroof, but a good smear of sealant will do, You will need to keep
> checking it to make sure the sealant is not degrading.
>
>
> Good luck
> --
> Marc Draper


I had the similar problem with the Rangie nylon strimmer wire is good for
poking down the channels flexible and unlikely to do damage then run water
through to flush it out its easier on the Rangie with the roof opened fully
you can access the channel and drain holes without any dismantling
Derek


 
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