high pressure car wash sunroof leaks...Normal?

[ronin-0707]

So I read all the threads about sunroof leaks. All my drains are now draining. It was hard to locate the p-s drain outlet in the front b/c of that heat shield but I used the zip tie technique-thanks for that pearl. I lubed and then removed a petroleum based ointment on the weather strippings. Anyhow the drains gulp down water easily.
Question: Took a test run at the car wash-one of those automated ones at the gas station. Initially on the first rinse with the power washer, water beads formed immediately-a quick wipe and on other passes with the high pressure wash no other moisture. Is this normal with high pressure wash. Is it fixed. What is your experience? I am tempted to get another car wash to see what happens.

 

[Koffer]

I would say yes .
after messing with the sunroof on the 92 and cleaning all the crap out . Then pulling a whole unit from a junked cruiser and getting a good look at it . The seal is more for wind then water . The drains do fine for rain but take a nozzle and shove water right into the sunroof at very high pressure your going to see some water bounce out of the drain gutter .

 

[Eric Winkworth]

sun roof are over rated IMO expecailly when you have a roof rack!

 

[Capt. Jim]

I've been lucky. Never had a leak in my '92 nor in my '97. Never hit it with a car wash hose though.....

 

[nyk438]

I've been lucky. Never had a leak in my '92 nor in my '97. Never hit it with a car wash hose though.....

No leak the 92' damn you are lucky. I got tired of cleaning the roof so I just sealed it shut with silicone.

 

[Vitesse_6]

Mine use to leak till I cleaned the tubes and actually used the sun roof a few times

 

[ronin-0707]

koffer
That is the news I am looking for. I just don't any surprises during the winter. And now my drains are all patent. I will just have to do more handwashing.

 

[Vitesse_6]

koffer
That is the news I am looking for. I just don't any surprises during the winter. And now my drains are all patent. I will just have to do more handwashing.

I hand wash mine more than not, Its hard to find a good autowash that the cruiser will fit into, Not to mention its easier to get all the crud off and inspect the rig. It is a bit harder in the Winter though.
Good luck

 

[OZCAL]

I know that if you close the sunroof from the sliding position, rather than from the tilted position, wind noise is greatly reduced. Maybe the same principles apply for leaks?

 

[TX_TLC]

My '94 doesn't leak even when hit with a high pressure hose. I also use mine on a very (almost daily) regular basis. I wonder if there is a connection?

 

[chukarhiker]

Mine leaks a few drops in some car washes also on an intermittent basis but never had it leak in real life conditions and have been in some major T-storms.

Jim