Leaky sunroof
Thanks I appreciate that. I think this Maxima is going to be a all together different experience because of dudes on the org. It's hard to believe that I've owned six of these cars without the org.
When my sunroof was leaking, I found that the water was slipping by the front drain tube instead of going in it. So I gooped some clear silicone adhesive sealant all around the inlet of the rubber drain tube and it solved the problem.
Then years later, I found out that under HEAVY Florida downpours while my car was parked at just the right slant, the rear drain tubes were somewhat clogged and it was leak. I found some debris near the inlet and it solved it. I haven't had it leak for a year now.
If I ever have any more problems with it, I'll just try compressed air.
Or sell the car.
jk
Then years later, I found out that under HEAVY Florida downpours while my car was parked at just the right slant, the rear drain tubes were somewhat clogged and it was leak. I found some debris near the inlet and it solved it. I haven't had it leak for a year now.
If I ever have any more problems with it, I'll just try compressed air.
Or sell the car.
jk
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Zombie thread has risen!
Cause I'm new here and can't start a thread yet
Anyway just got a 91 3rd gen and been giving it some serious TLC. Love the thing so far. This forum has been a big help already!
So my sunroof is leaking in real heavy rain. I spent the day cleaning out the drainage system and testing the drain tubes with a hose and all that after reading about this classic problem here. I cleaned a ton of debris from the drain channels and I think it's much improved but it still drips over the passenger's seat on the drivers side when I simulate a heavy rain with the hose. I can't see back in the roof behind the sunroof at all to tell where the drain hose is or if it might be clogged and I haven't found where it empties out of the bottom behind the tires to have a look there either.
One more detail: the weather striping is about 1/2 broken off along the back and side edges and I'm wondering what I can do about that. I still have it but don't know if I can affix it back. It looks like it forms a short vertical lip around the glass pane to keep water from running along the underside of the glass due to surface tension.
Help is appreciated guys!
Cause I'm new here and can't start a thread yet
Anyway just got a 91 3rd gen and been giving it some serious TLC. Love the thing so far. This forum has been a big help already!
So my sunroof is leaking in real heavy rain. I spent the day cleaning out the drainage system and testing the drain tubes with a hose and all that after reading about this classic problem here. I cleaned a ton of debris from the drain channels and I think it's much improved but it still drips over the passenger's seat on the drivers side when I simulate a heavy rain with the hose. I can't see back in the roof behind the sunroof at all to tell where the drain hose is or if it might be clogged and I haven't found where it empties out of the bottom behind the tires to have a look there either.
One more detail: the weather striping is about 1/2 broken off along the back and side edges and I'm wondering what I can do about that. I still have it but don't know if I can affix it back. It looks like it forms a short vertical lip around the glass pane to keep water from running along the underside of the glass due to surface tension.
Help is appreciated guys!
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