240 sunroof leaks

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Old 12-27-2010, 07:35 PM
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I have a leak on the passenger side of my 85 240's sunroof. Any ideas on how to unclog the gutter hole? a long pipe cleaner? It's very rainy in NorCal this year, please help if you can.
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Old 12-28-2010, 12:29 AM
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You might try blowing compressed air (a blow gun end hooked up to a compressor) through the holes from either end. Otherwise you will need quite a long wire.
 
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Old 12-28-2010, 11:21 PM
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Using compressed air or even a wire is risky business as the drain hose runs through the A pillar and after this many years can easily be damaged. I use a vacuum first and then gently force water from a hose into the upper drain. Once I determine from the dripping water which drain on the bottom pinch weld goes to the SR drain hose, I work from the bottom up. Often times it is nothing more than mud blocking the exit hole. If you do use compressed air..be VERY gentle.
 
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had the same problem in my 740, took compressed air to the tubes and checked the weather stripping and fixed the problem for good.
 
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