Sunroof leaking badly

[James A]

Sounds like some sort of adjustable via foot pump or air line air shock absorber set-up, although I have no idea what sort

[alsner]

Cheers folks, put air in the valve and the rear suspension raised released the air and it went down again. Must have something to do with towing or something, either way I put a bit of air in, into the green by a few bar pressure. Just see what happens when driving if I don't like then I'll just release some pressure again.

Handy for heavy mutt carrying, no sinking back end.

I'll keep my eye on this thread and unless advised to release the air I'll leave as is.

Thanks for the advice with the drain holes and locations

ATB

ALi

[James A]

Better than Nivomats by the sound of it

[Madleee]

When my roof stick before closing is gets hung up on the air deflector.
Try WD40 on the hinges and pivots.
also try pressing it down and leaning on it a bit. may just be the edge that needs bending as this is what the roof panel forces against to shut.

Don't try one of those sink rodding things from Betterware, they are no good for cleaning drain holes.

[mollusk]

Evnin' Alsner,

What you have there is the control valve for the load leveller rear dampers.

The system was made by Monroe and marketed as an accessory. The rear dampers contain 'air bags' which allow you to pump the rear suspension up or down depending on load (the idea being to restore ride height when loaded).
The dampers are linked to the valve by narrow bore plastic piping.

Two versions were available - the one you have with a valve and gauge in the rear well with a 'schrader' valve to inflate/deflate, and another where the valve is replaced by a 12v compressor operated by a dashboard control.

The compressor version is usually found on 200 series or 300 series - 700s don't have a suitable dash position for the control (or not as standard anyway).

Both systems have a gauge to show the air pressure in the system. Basically keep it in the green. You should always keep some air pressure in even when unloaded but as long as you don't let it fall into the lower (L/H) red zone you're fine.

Although the system was branded as a Volvo part it was available from Monroe for most cars in the 80s and as with Volvos simply replaced the standard fit read dampers.

Hope this helps. - Mollusk.

[CTCNetwork]

Hi,

Originally Posted by alsner

Cheers folks, put air in the valve and the rear suspension raised released the air and it went down again. Must have something to do with towing or something, either way I put a bit of air in, into the green by a few bar pressure. Just see what happens when driving if I don't like then I'll just release some pressure again.

Amazing how much gets said when you go off for dinner...!
Yes, as mollusk states they are load levelers. Manual ones too..
Very handy when you put a small superstore in your boot!!
As mollusk states keep them in the green. you will be more level this way (and not blinding the on coming traffic at night!!
Nivomats leave you with your rear end sticking up a bit!!
Handy when some idiot forgets where their brake peddle is as they slide under your backside!!!

Clean out those pipes as V6 suggested, carefully and with some hot water/washing up liquid.
Or if you have an air pipe, use that.

Good luck,

Des. . .

[alsner]

Hi, I can't find the rear drain holes of the sunroof at all, try as hard as I might, any tricks of the trade?



ALi

[alsner]

Ignore last message now have water running freely out of all drain holes.



Thanks folks

ALi

[TheJoyOfSix]

Ah, but is it leak free?

[alsner]

Originally Posted by V6 Man

Ah, but is it leak free?

Absolutely, checked, re-checked then checked again



ALi