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29th Dec 2020 11:35 am
leroymusic00
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
Re: Sunroof drain
Barnetman wrote:
After checking everything it seems the sunroof drain is blocked.
Having looked at you tube there seems a quick fix, use a thin wire and gently push it down the drain from the top to clear it .
Has anyone done this does it work or will it cause other problems, I'm nervous of making things worse..
I have just received a new drain tube - any tips on fitting it please?
Thanks in advance.
Leroy
23rd Jan 2021 12:23 pm
leroymusic00
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
Re: Sunroof drain
Charliecloud wrote:
Barnetman wrote:
After checking everything it seems the sunroof drain is blocked.
Having looked at you tube there seems a quick fix, use a thin wire and gently push it down the drain from the top to clear it .
Has anyone done this does it work or will it cause other problems, I'm nervous of making things worse..
Looking at the age of your D3 the elbows will be rotten, so rather than do the job twice, get a pair of upgraded elbows and replace them. The drivers side is easy and the passenger side will make you swear
There are lots of photos on here and a few good YouTube videos.
Old vs New
Just received my new drain tube (driver's side) this morning and wrestled into place - the old one was falling apart. No wonder the floor was always soaking wet :-/
23rd Jan 2021 1:42 pm
leroymusic00
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
Re: Sunroof drain
Yargo wrote:
Charliecloud wrote:
Barnetman wrote:
After checking everything it seems the sunroof drain is blocked.
Having looked at you tube there seems a quick fix, use a thin wire and gently push it down the drain from the top to clear it .
Has anyone done this does it work or will it cause other problems, I'm nervous of making things worse..
Looking at the age of your D3 the elbows will be rotten, so rather than do the job twice, get a pair of upgraded elbows and replace them. The drivers side is easy and the passenger side will make you swear
There are lots of photos on here and a few good YouTube videos.
Old vs New
Would you have a part number for new one please?
I did a new driver's side tube today - the old one was completely perished and literally fell apart.
23rd Jan 2021 2:32 pm
leroymusic00
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
Dry carpet at last
Although the carpet is strangely slightly damp in the middle, I think it's finally drying out.
5th Feb 2021 7:36 pm
leroymusic00
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
Re: Sunroof drain
Yargo wrote:
Charliecloud wrote:
Barnetman wrote:
After checking everything it seems the sunroof drain is blocked.
Having looked at you tube there seems a quick fix, use a thin wire and gently push it down the drain from the top to clear it .
Has anyone done this does it work or will it cause other problems, I'm nervous of making things worse..
Looking at the age of your D3 the elbows will be rotten, so rather than do the job twice, get a pair of upgraded elbows and replace them. The drivers side is easy and the passenger side will make you swear
There are lots of photos on here and a few good YouTube videos.
Member Since: 12 Jan 2021
Location: Carlisle
Posts: 143
A top tip when fitting too - I pushed a nice fitting piece of tube (about 7") into the elbow and pointed it out of the car via the intake. when the tube appeared, I pushed down on the drain pipe above and with long-nosed pliers, I pulled on the inserted tube and it just snapped into place
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