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Old 11-04-2006, 09:39 AM
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on my rear driver side seat... Don't know where it comes from. Does it have anything to do with the sunroof? Is there a drain that goes down to that area? Any advise on where to look for the problem would be great....the season is just starting
Old 11-04-2006, 09:51 AM
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COULD BE THE SUNROOF DRAIN IS PLUGEED WHERE IS LEAKING FROM
Old 11-04-2006, 10:01 AM
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...where is the sunroof drain? Do I need to look up at top where the sunroof is or where? Thanks.
Old 11-04-2006, 11:19 AM
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THERES A DRAIN TUBE ON EACH SIDE OF THE SUNROOF YOU WILL NEED TO LOOSEN AND LOWER THE HEADLINER TO SEE THEM
Old 11-04-2006, 11:54 AM
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Water drainage plan - Coupe
1 - Water drainage: sliding roof, rear
2 - Water drainage: sliding roof, front
3 - Water drainage: tank tray
4 - Water drainage: evaporator of heating and air-conditioning system
5 - Water drainage: radiator tank

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Old 11-04-2006, 12:50 PM
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thanks for the drawing...helps! so, i guess i will have to loosen the headliner starting at the sunroof...uughhh....hope i get it placed back in :-(
Old 11-04-2006, 01:53 PM
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You can also clear the lines from the bottom. Either air pressure or wire.
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BUT IF THE LINE IS OFFOR ITS PLUGGED AT THE OPENING YOU WILL JUST BLOW THE HOSES OFF THE FRAME
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Originally Posted by 99firehawk
BUT IF THE LINE IS OFFOR ITS PLUGGED AT THE OPENING YOU WILL JUST BLOW THE HOSES OFF THE FRAME

I guess if you're stupid enough to pressurize the lines with an ungodly amount of air, you would be right. However, a blockage that is stronger than the connection of the drain line would be extremely unlikely, if not almost impossible. The connection is almost impossible to disconnect deliberately. Even blowing into the lines with 5 psi is often more than what is necessary to clear them and is an easier job than getting to it from the top. You can also use suction, which is what I do.
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Originally Posted by 1999Porsche911
You can also use suction, which is what I do.
I know I shouldn't, but I can't resist...So are you saying you SUCK?
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too each their own.......................
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ahhh...think I shall let a guy fix this problem...so it's gonna be their choice of method :-)

Thanks so for all the help!!!

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Originally Posted by wross996tt
I know I shouldn't, but I can't resist...So are you saying you SUCK?

Doh!
Old 11-08-2006, 11:06 AM
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o.k....got the drawing...been under the car...where do the lines come out? cannot find them! please one more hint :-) t.y.

btw....cleaned out my garage and found joe schmoo in there....any bids? ;-)
Old 11-08-2006, 12:02 PM
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They drain up inside the fenders you will not see them from underneath.


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