Date:         Sat, 26 Apr 2003 16:42:29 EDT
Reply-To:     JordanVw@AOL.COM
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         JordanVw@AOL.COM
Subject:      Re: Dripping sunroof on a Vanagon
Comments: To: alanncee@YAHOO.COM
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In a message dated 4/26/03 1:22:46 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
alanncee@YAHOO.COM writes:


> Help! The problem I have with my 84 Sunroof Vanagon is
> that, after it rains, when I stop for the first time
> while driving, a nice sized gush (a constant flow,
> really), which lasts for about 5 seconds comes down
> from the rear corners of the sunroof, while it is
> closed. Are the rear drains clogged?
>
> Also: I have a 4 speed, and the shifter is stiff from
> 4th, pushing it up to 3rd, and also from 2nd gear,
> pushing it up to 1st, like at a stop sign. Any
> suggestions/remedies greatly appreciated!
>
>

sunroof prob:  first of all, your exterior seal is probably shot as most are.
 i replaced mine last year - no leaks.  secondly are you sure your sunroof is
fully closed?  when you crank it shut from inside the van, sometimes you will
feel resistance BEFORE the last crank - the last crank is the one that brings
the sunroof up level w/ the rest of the roof.  ive seen people driving around
before with the roof not fully closed the last turn of the crank knob.  you
have to physically look on the roof and check.   finally, your drains
probably are clogged with 20 years of leaf debris and other schmutz in there.
 clean them out with wire or pressurized water and it will be a big
improvement.  the rear drains drain into the rear sir scoops, the front
drains drain just behind the front wheels in the rocker panel, you can see a
small hole on each side.


chris
'84 sunroof wolfy