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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 03:39 PM
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Sunroof seems to be making almost a gargaling sound at higher speeds. i have found out that it is aftermarket but has a lifetime warranty. It was installed when my grandfather purchased the car new, but did not come from the factory with it.

Anyone experience this before? Should I call up the company (pray that they are still in business) and see if they can look at it?

BTW, it has been raining a lot lately and this is when the noise developed...
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:38 PM
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Maybe it'* trying to drain? Check the drains would be my only suggestion.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 04:40 PM
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it was typical for my 97 to get clogged drain holes...you have to blow them out with a high pressure hose. not sure if that'* your prob. though.
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John, your sunroof looked to me like the OEM early '92 design. Not aftermarket. An aftermarket sunroof wouldn't necessarily have drains. That'* a roof-panel design thing.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:44 PM
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lol, you're gonna make me prove it to you?! Here it is:

Place that put it in:


Type of sunroof I got:


Final bill for the car when it was new:

Hm, the dealer must had been confused, I don't have a blue interior and no silver wheels :?
dang, car was paid for in cash :o
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:51 PM
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Originally Posted by willwren
John, your sunroof looked to me like the OEM early '92 design. Not aftermarket. An aftermarket sunroof wouldn't necessarily have drains. That'* a roof-panel design thing.
My after market has 4 drains.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 05:50 PM
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what do you think willwren?
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I think if you had a spoiler, you wouldn't be hearing funny noises, as the airflow across your car would be as it was intended.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 05:58 PM
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lol, ok....

So, these drain tubes, where to look for them if I have them?
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Originally Posted by willwren
I think if you had a spoiler, you wouldn't be hearing funny noises, as the airflow across your car would be as it was intended.
Well said.
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