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Feb 10th, 2019, 15:20 | #1 |
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Sunroof leak (continuing saga)
I have disconnected both sunroof drain tubes from the rubber things in the corners of the windscreen. The tubes themselves look dirty but not blocked. As a temporary measure I connected the bottom ends of both tubes to plastic bottles. After some rain last night I was amazed at how much water was in the bottles. Anyway, what I really want to know is, those rubber things in the corners which I believe are elbow shaped. Two questions:
1. What is connected to the other side of the elbow bend. 2. I think they are blocked so how can I clear them? Poking something in the end isn't going to do much because of the bend. I am at a loss as to what to do apart from leaving the down tubes connected to plastic bottles. I am sick to death of sucking water off the front carpets with a carpet shampooer. Any help would really be appreciated Brian
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Feb 10th, 2019, 18:10 | #2 |
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You can pull them out with long nosed pliars and snip the sound trap off which is where the blockage will be. Just nashe sure to get a good grip right the way down on then so they don't tear.
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Feb 10th, 2019, 18:34 | #3 |
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Thanks, suppose it is relatively easy to get it out but not getting it back in? I take it that the 'sound trap' is the crimped end?
Is it possible (or advisable), to get rid of that rubber thing and put an extension on the end of the existing drain tube and shove that through the hole where the rubber thing was?
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Feb 10th, 2019, 21:38 | #6 |
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When you put the sound trap back in spray it in WD40 or PTFE lube or it's a pig to refit.
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Hi, I have a 1998 V70. The sunroof blind will not close completely despite pulling it extremely hard. It is about 2 inches short of full closure. Any ideas as to what might be stopping it. thanks jack
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