The dreaded leaking sunroof???

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Jan 16, 2012 | 01:07 PM

#21

Mr. Clean

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From: (Bonita) San Diego, CA.

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Originally Posted by psykokid

makes sense, the drain channels are at the front of the sunroof assembly, with the truck angled uphill the water is going to overflow the drip rail and leak if the sunroof seal isnt good..

Are the seals easy to replace? Can you clean the drains without taking the head liner out/ down?

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Originally Posted by kenk

Yes, D1 and D2 sunroofs are exactly the same, totally interchangable( i believe).

This is good to know...

Jan 16, 2012 | 07:57 PM

#22

Danny Lee 97 Disco

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From: Pittsburgh PA suburbs.

Can you clean the drains without taking the head liner out/ down?

Afraid not. But if you have issues with the sunroofs, it is best to go ahead and remove the headliner (not the sunroof) and deal with the sunroofs. The longer they leak, the more damage will be done to the headliner.

The drains are large clear plastic tubes routed behind the headliner to the side rails. The sunroof frames also can leak at the corners and need to be sealed with caulking.

Last edited by Danny Lee 97 Disco; Jan 17, 2012 at 06:16 PM. Reason: correct typos

Jan 17, 2012 | 10:13 AM

#23

Mr. Clean

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From: (Bonita) San Diego, CA.

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Originally Posted by Danny Lee 97 Disco

Can you clean the drains without taking the head liner out/ down?

Afraid not. But if you have issues with thye sunroofs, it is best to go ahead and remove the sunroof and deal with the sunroofs. The longer they leak, the more damage will be done to the headliner.

The drains are large clear plastic tubes routed behind the headliner to the side rails. The sunroof frames also can leak at the corners and need to be sealed with caulking.

That is what I was afraid of... Thanks for the info. New Sunday project.