1992-1999 Series I L27 (1992-1994 SE,SLE, SSE) & Series II L36 (1995-1999 SE, SSE, SLE) and common problems for the Series I and II L67 (all supercharged models 92-99) Including Olds 88's, Olds LSS's and Buick Lesabres Please use General Chat for non-mechanical issues, and Performance and Brainstorming for improvements.

leaking sunroof urgent please!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 05:09 PM
  #1  
92greenbonnie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: chicago,illinois
92greenbonnie is on a distinguished road
Default leaking sunroof urgent please!!

ok i dropped my sunroof and found the drain that doesnt....drain hahaha it seems clogged badly ...how do i get watever is in there out? like really in there i tried the wire seems it didnt work
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:36 PM
  #2  
92greenbonnie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: chicago,illinois
92greenbonnie is on a distinguished road
Default

anyone please?!!!
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 08:56 PM
  #3  
BillBoost37's Avatar
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 30
From: Enfield, CT
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

Ok.. Front or back drain?

Front drains go out at the base of the fender where dirt frequently accumulates. You can get to it by removing the inner wheel well. If it appears to be draining in the car..then you need to locate the break and fix.

The backs.. come out right in front of the rear wheels.
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 09:52 PM
  #4  
Barry's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
Barry is on a distinguished road
Default

Loads of dirt can accumulate where the front drain terminates. It can easily block and cause a back-up. This is where the front tube terminates.

Name:  SunroofDrain.jpg
Views: 616
Size:  33.3 KB
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:06 PM
  #5  
92greenbonnie's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
Posts like a V-Tak
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 50
Likes: 0
From: chicago,illinois
92greenbonnie is on a distinguished road
Default

ok i know where they come out i just need to know how to get the stuff out? i tried the wire another other? water hose it? vacuum? any other?
Reply
Old Oct 29, 2007 | 11:09 PM
  #6  
willwren's Avatar
Junior Member
Posts like a Ricer Type-R
 
Joined: Aug 2002
Posts: 11
Likes: 13
willwren is on a distinguished road
Default

Compressed air is the best method. But if you try that,take the time to do all 4.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:37 AM
  #7  
BillBoost37's Avatar
DINOSAURUS BOOSTUS

Expert Gearhead
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 41,391
Likes: 30
From: Enfield, CT
BillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of lightBillBoost37 is a glorious beacon of light
Default

You assume something is lodged in the tube?

After seeing Bandits tube break easily (the tube is glorified wire loom w/o the split down the length). I'd be afraid to poke it or use too much pressure when using air.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 09:48 AM
  #8  
bandit's Avatar
Senior Member
True Car Nut
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 8,029
Likes: 1
From: NEBF:06,07 | NYBF:06,07 | ONBF:06,07 | CNBF:06 & more............
bandit is on a distinguished road
Default

Originally Posted by willwren
Compressed air is the best method. But if you try that,take the time to do all 4.
and after seeing mine.. that would make my tubes Explode.
Reply
Old Oct 30, 2007 | 11:27 AM
  #9  
Barry's Avatar
Senior Member
Posts like a Northstar
 
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 509
Likes: 0
From: Minneapolis, MN
Barry is on a distinguished road
Default

First, try and determine if it is the front or rear drains. Position your car somewhere where you can pour a small amount of water into the front drains and then turn car around and do same for rear. An inclined road or driveway is ideal for this otherwise you may have to jack car. If it is the front drain, and you suspect it is clogged on the bottom, loosen or remove the plastic fenderwell access panel and scrape dirt out. After I did that on each side, I positioned car, nose down on inclined driveway and carefully ran water into that area with the front doors open, from inboard. You can easily get a hose into that area. Then I let the car sit that way 'til it dried out. This is only going to be a solution if it is the front drains and is caused by blockage down in this area. Even if it is not blocking there, I think it is a good idea for every member to check that area for dirt that can hold moisture. I could not believe how much there was in my car. Good luck.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
daveniza
2000-2005
12
Oct 23, 2009 06:56 PM
ClayKreiling
2000-2005
2
Jul 27, 2009 12:41 PM
tripscarcare95
1992-1999
5
Sep 17, 2006 05:02 PM
Cookseytonyc
1992-1999
6
Jan 8, 2006 10:40 AM
Hardrunner
1992-1999
6
Aug 18, 2004 09:56 AM




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 08:00 PM.