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New discovery found after raining... LEAK!!

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Old May 24, 2011 | 05:48 PM
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New discovery found after raining... LEAK!!

It was raining for a few hours, around 5 hours. Once the rain was gone, I decided to go out for a drive, while I was backing up I noticed my back right passenger side area (where the O' S*** bar is located) looked a little wet. I put my hand on the area and it was soaking. Please no perverted comments .

Maybe this is from a seal on the outside of the car that is not correctly sealed? Its not the weatherstripping from the door, so its coming from somewhere else.

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Old May 24, 2011 | 05:51 PM
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Car has sunroof?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 05:53 PM
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Why yes, yes it does, but if it is leaking from there, why would it leak from the back?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:04 PM
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they have drain tubes in them for the sunroof. sometimes they get clogged and cause it to leak inside. these drain tubes are usually located at the back of the sunroof
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:05 PM
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Originally Posted by IWantAnEvo87
Why yes, yes it does, but if it is leaking from there, why would it leak from the back?
Well if it leaked from the sunroof it could have just ran to the back of the car and puddled up by the O' Sh*t handle and just got to the point of soaking through the headliner
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:15 PM
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so whats the solution for it?
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:29 PM
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id say take the headliner down and clean the drain tubes
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:35 PM
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I guess thats what I shall do then, hopefully I don't rip anything >.<
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Old May 24, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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Taking the headliner down is a PITA but its doable....just take your time.
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:02 PM
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now that i think twice about it... the tubes might be in your trunk behind the trunk panels... worth a chck before u rip down the headliner
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Old May 24, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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I'll be starting the more thorough search tomorrow. Pulling out the liner then finding out it's not the problem would suck!
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Old May 25, 2011 | 11:50 AM
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while the headliner is down, be a real baller and wrap it in black. do it, you wont.
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Old May 25, 2011 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by cobb_sti
they have drain tubes in them for the sunroof. sometimes they get clogged and cause it to leak inside. these drain tubes are usually located at the back of the sunroof
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And as mentioned headliner off and clean the drain tubes out good luck
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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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Been looking for a DIY for this, anyone have a link I can find this for an Evo 8. Thanks
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Old May 26, 2011 | 07:48 AM
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Been looking for a DIY for this, anyone have a link I can find this for an Evo 8. Thanks
FIND THE DIY for sixing the sunroof while your up there make sure the bolts that hold the motor are all in place and TIGHT!! its a known issue for them to come unscrewed
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