Sunroof Leak 1994 Land Cruiser (1 Viewer)

[RusellL]

Hey,
I've been looking for a fix for my sunroof leak but, haven't been able to find one. I have 1994 Land Cruiser
Currently the roof leaks, Very Badly, a quick fix would be to clear the drains and apply some sealant in some areas. But i cannot open the sunroof at all. Anything is helpful. Also I am also trying to avoid taking the headliner due to it being a hassle for the 80 Series.
Is there a way to manually open it?

 

[Irish Reiver]

Here you go..

 

[bigredmachine]

you could also remove the screws that attach the glass to the lift arms and remove the glass that way you can get access to the front drains which are the ones that usually clog first

 

[RusellL]

Here you go..
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Which book is this from? The one I have has nothing on the sunroof. Would it be possible if you could send the page before and after the one you sent?

 

[RusellL]

you could also remove the screws that attach the glass to the lift arms and remove the glass that way you can get access to the front drains which are the ones that usually clog first

How many screws hold the glass in place?

 

[bigredmachine]

4, two per side and they will be a torx head. I believe that it is a t20 size

 

[bigredmachine]

I would only try to remove the glass if your not able to move the sunroof with the procedure that @Irish Reiver was able to dig up in the rm dosnt work.

 

[RusellL]

I would only try to remove the glass if your not able to move the sunroof with the procedure that @Irish Reiver was able to dig up in the rm dosnt work.

Yeah i tried what @IrishReiver suggested but, the tracks were so shot that i ended up just taking the glass off.

 

[Cruzerman]

What is the "special crank-shaped screwdriver"? Is it really "special"?

 

[RusellL]

What is the "special crank-shaped screwdriver"? Is it really "special"?

Im pretty sure it just gives you more leverage compared to a regular screwdriver.

 

[RusellL]

I took off the glass and found that the drains were fully clear, what else could be causing the leak in the headliner?

 

[BILT4ME]

The sunroof can leak a number of ways. You have to go through each and every one until you get it resolved:

1) Front drains clear
2) Rear Drains Clear
3) Front drain hoses attached to sunroof tabs
4) Rear drain hoses attached to sunroof tabs
5) Front hoses not kinked
6) Rear hoses not kinked
7) Front hoses inserted into the rocker panel for draining correctly
8) Rear hoses exiting the rear fender well in the correct manner
9) Replace the warped front tabs where the hoses attach.
10) Adjust the glass so it stops at the correct location in relation to the roof.
11) The seal around the glass. This is non-replaceable unless you buy the new $400 glass.
12) You can use the bicycle inner-tube seal adjustment method (slit a 26" bike tire tube. Search it here.)
13) Decide what type and color of polyurethane you want to use to caulk it shut.
14) Remove the entire sunroof assembly, weld a cover patch over the hole and repaint the roof.

 

[fz1boxer]

my 94 leaked bad at the rear.
rear hoses kinked bad looks like a PO installed aftermarket sound system pulled interior panels moved s*** around and kinked the hoses.
i don't use it and never will so i unplugged it and sealed it with black silicon

 

[Jgrauman]

Seal where my Glass closed to the front was not seaking anymore could see through it. I added some rubber self stick weather insulation to the body and it has held up well

 

[Warpigg]

Do the drain hoses in the front actually go into the hole for the rocker panel that's down in there? My driver's side has wet carpet and I found the hose kinked once before and thought I fixed it before winter but I guess not. The hose doesn't appear to be kinked but it is tight in there with all the electrical connectors. I can try to take pictures of the hole I'm referring to if it helps.

 

[BILT4ME]

Do the drain hoses in the front actually go into the hole for the rocker panel that's down in there? My driver's side has wet carpet and I found the hose kinked once before and thought I fixed it before winter but I guess not. The hose doesn't appear to be kinked but it is tight in there with all the electrical connectors. I can try to take pictures of the hole I'm referring to if it helps.

You also have to be aware that wet carpet in the front can ALSO be other things:
1) Leaking windshield (driver's side)
2) Rear Heater leaking (Passenger side)
3) Front heater leaking (Passenger Side)
4) A/C backed up and not draining (Passenger side)

Rear drains on the sunroof leaking manifest themselves in rear seatbelts being wet and rear carpet wet.

 

[Warpigg]

It literally is only wet on the bottom carpet. not the trans tunnel side. And not up where the gas an break pedals are. It is only the driver's side. I've looked at this area alot trying to figure out what it is and the sun roof drain line and what appears to be a rear window washer line are the only things in the area. it's definitely water, not windshield washer fluid.

 

[Jgrauman]

Sounds like windshield leak to me. Mine did that before it was replaced

 

[Warpigg]

I have no signs of water coming from my dash. I put paper on my carpet once before to check for leaks and didn't see drips

 

[Jgrauman]

I have no signs of water coming from my dash. I put paper on my carpet once before to check for leaks and didn't see drips

I didn't have any either. Would come down on the driver's side kick panel, sometimes a drip would hit my foot too. When I removed the kick panel, found lots of droplets after rain. I think water gets pushed under the seal and to behind the trim and migrates