sunroof leaking

Gingeroney · 11-14-2001, 10:27 AM

I have a 1979 Pace Car, inherited from my father. Just had the engine (V8) rebuilt and many other things done. Up and running good these days. One problem..the sunroof leaks. My Dad had told me once that he used to unplug the four drainage holes in the sunroof with a coat hanger and that stopped it from leaking. It is safe to say that it is blocked again! The overall seal is in good condition...Anyone know of a fix or something to suggest...
Getting wet when rains...
Thanks!

Smokedawg · 11-14-2001, 11:43 AM

You could try putting vaseline on the seals.

PKRWUD · 11-15-2001, 08:04 AM

I once owned a Pinto with that same factory sunroof set-up, and I found that using compressed air at each of the drain holes worked well.

Take care,
-Chris

Chevyguy · 11-15-2001, 03:56 PM

My 91 LX had the factory sunroof and I brought it back several times for leakage in the first six months, so with your 79 it's gotta be worse. I never figured out how to stop the leakage completely.

Gingeroney · 11-15-2001, 04:09 PM

I was told that I should just have it sealed up. I don't plan on using the darn thing anyway. Would be nice to have cleaned out, but don't think it's going to happen. Anyone have suggestions on sealing it? I was advised by someone to use clear silicone, would that cause rusting? Anybody?

matt cook · 11-16-2001, 09:20 AM

just watch out with the coathanger - you can push the plastic tube off of the "spout" (that is the hole in the corner) then you are screwed. Don't ask how I know this.

squid · 10-14-2002, 08:40 PM

I have a 93Gt that had the same problem. I took some aluminum welding wire and made sure the end was smooth then pushed it through the drain tube along with squirting some silicone with it. I then took my compressor and blew that sucker out. Fixed it just like that!

11-14-2001, 10:27 AM	#1
Gingeroney Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2	sunroof leaking I have a 1979 Pace Car, inherited from my father. Just had the engine (V8) rebuilt and many other things done. Up and running good these days. One problem..the sunroof leaks. My Dad had told me once that he used to unplug the four drainage holes in the sunroof with a coat hanger and that stopped it from leaking. It is safe to say that it is blocked again! The overall seal is in good condition...Anyone know of a fix or something to suggest... Getting wet when rains... Thanks! __________________ Ginger Rdyell Last edited by Gingeroney; 11-14-2001 at 10:41 AM..

11-14-2001, 11:43 AM	#2
Smokedawg Tires Fear Me... Join Date: Jan 2001 Posts: 867	You could try putting vaseline on the seals. __________________ 1990 Mustang GT- 347 Stroker-Tremec 3550-Compucar Nitrous, AFR, Systemax Intake, AFM, 30lbers, 70MM TB, 76mm MAF, full suspension and lots more 1995 Chevy S-10 406 SBC, Dual tunnel ram, Dart heads, Nitrous, full tub, 4-link, adjustable drag shocks, coil-overs, 9in rearend, 4.56 gears...etc

11-15-2001, 08:04 AM	#3
PKRWUD Junior Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ventura, California Posts: 8,981	I once owned a Pinto with that same factory sunroof set-up, and I found that using compressed air at each of the drain holes worked well. Take care, -Chris __________________ Webmaster: Rice Haters Club Jim Porter Racing Peckerwoods Pit Stop Support Your Local RED & WHITE!

11-15-2001, 03:56 PM	#4
Chevyguy Backyard Mechanic/Chemist Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Acton MA USA Posts: 435	My 91 LX had the factory sunroof and I brought it back several times for leakage in the first six months, so with your 79 it's gotta be worse. I never figured out how to stop the leakage completely. __________________ 2001 Crown Vic Maurader Airbox/MAF, DR chip Edel IAS shocks Single exhaust :wtf: 93 P-71 Vic interceptor Backup car now 90 5.0 LX Notch SOLD 74 Chevy Laguna type S-3 454 under construction Currently apart undergoing bodywork.

11-15-2001, 04:09 PM	#5
Gingeroney Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Posts: 2	I was told that I should just have it sealed up. I don't plan on using the darn thing anyway. Would be nice to have cleaned out, but don't think it's going to happen. Anyone have suggestions on sealing it? I was advised by someone to use clear silicone, would that cause rusting? Anybody? __________________ Ginger Rdyell

11-16-2001, 09:20 AM	#6
matt cook Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1998 Location: Richmond, Virginia Posts: 449	just watch out with the coathanger - you can push the plastic tube off of the "spout" (that is the hole in the corner) then you are screwed. Don't ask how I know this. __________________ 1982 Mustang GT

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