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jin8544 · 12-04-2009, 07:18 PM

I just bought s13 with sunroof and scared of opening it lol
the rubber seals dont look that bad but from my past experiences it always leaked.
but to the point, i read that on s13 sunroof they have hoses that run down a-c pillar for water. is this true?
i really want to open it but i sm going to be taking this car to chicago and do not want to worry about leaking

does anyone have sunroof covers for sale?

MrFairlady · 12-04-2009, 07:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jin8544

I just bought s13 with sunroof and scared of opening it lol
the rubber seals dont look that bad but from my past experiences it always leaked.
but to the point, i read that on s13 sunroof they have hoses that run down a-c pillar for water. is this true?
i really want to open it but i sm going to be taking this car to chicago and do not want to worry about leaking

does anyone have sunroof covers for sale?

Yes they are Sunroof Drains - They run down all 4 pillars.It would be leaking now if it was - Tubed are the diameter of a Nickel just about.Attached to the Track.

Matej · 12-04-2009, 07:56 PM

Yes it is true.
I do not think I have ever driven my car with the sunroof closed.

jin8544 · 12-04-2009, 08:11 PM

okay so it wont leak then ?
anyone have the covers!?

sliksta1 · 12-04-2009, 08:38 PM

well there is a possibilty the drain hose may have a leak in it too. i had this problem in old hatch. but that was cuz i think the previous owner messed with it. chances are little that you would have this problem though.

projectRDM · 12-04-2009, 09:00 PM

Since you're asking for a cover, we'll assume it's a hatch. You didn't say. The hoses are about the size of a dime more like, located at each corner of the roof channel, they drain down each pillar into the rocker panel, and out through drain holes. They can get clogged though, dirt, debris, anything that would normally poll up around the opening, so it's best to flush them all with water and verify they do indeed drain out, just look for a puddle under each corner of the car.

12-04-2009, 07:18 PM	#1
jin8544 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carbondale IL Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	s13 sunroof question I just bought s13 with sunroof and scared of opening it lol the rubber seals dont look that bad but from my past experiences it always leaked. but to the point, i read that on s13 sunroof they have hoses that run down a-c pillar for water. is this true? i really want to open it but i sm going to be taking this car to chicago and do not want to worry about leaking does anyone have sunroof covers for sale?

12-04-2009, 08:38 PM	#5
sliksta1 Zilvia Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: NM Age: 38 Posts: 229 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	well there is a possibilty the drain hose may have a leak in it too. i had this problem in old hatch. but that was cuz i think the previous owner messed with it. chances are little that you would have this problem though. __________________

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projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 47 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Since you're asking for a cover, we'll assume it's a hatch. You didn't say. The hoses are about the size of a dime more like, located at each corner of the roof channel, they drain down each pillar into the rocker panel, and out through drain holes. They can get clogged though, dirt, debris, anything that would normally poll up around the opening, so it's best to flush them all with water and verify they do indeed drain out, just look for a puddle under each corner of the car. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

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12-04-2009, 07:56 PM	#3
Matej Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N/A Posts: 9,423 Trader Rating: (39) Feedback Score: 39 reviews	Yes it is true. I do not think I have ever driven my car with the sunroof closed.

12-04-2009, 08:11 PM	#4
jin8544 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Carbondale IL Posts: 458 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	okay so it wont leak then ? anyone have the covers!?