Drains for sunroof Buggered

1. Paul_JC Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Corby, Northants Posts: 647 Darkside ;) Corsa 1.2 16v

   #1 21st October 2008, 08:14

   Basically my sunroof started to leak and at first i thought it was the ariel so i sealed that but still leaking so i have now sealed the rubber seal into the frame of the sunroof and removed the headliner from inside of my car and have found that the sunroof drains must have been blocked at some point in time as the water had over time managed to rust through and create small pinhole sized holes which the water is coming through like a siv. (sp)
   
   Sorry about the essay but basically has anybody ever had their sunroof blanked over as in had the sunroof removed and had it welded over?
   
   Have searched for threads but after 15+ pages found nothing.
   
   Many thanks for any help given.
2. fkvtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Newry - Northen Ireland Posts: 153 Saxo VTR

   #2 21st October 2008, 11:10

   Could you not just unblock the drains?
3. Paul_JC Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Corby, Northants Posts: 647 Darkside ;) Corsa 1.2 16v

   #3 21st October 2008, 11:13

   i have already but because they have corroded their way into my car it just comes straight through the car instead of draining away properly
4. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

   #4 21st October 2008, 11:20

   fit new pipes, then silicone where it has corroded, the results you would have found have pictures where spencer i think it was sealed his sunroof drains.
   
   I used to have a leak in my saxo it came from the bottom of the window pillar though.
5. Jaytee Saxperience Post Whore Joined: Sep 2006 Tyldesley, Manchester Posts: 5276 1.Saxo VTR 2.Saxo180

   #5 21st October 2008, 11:20

   can get a new non sunroof roofskin put in, costs about 4-£600 i beleive
6. Paul_JC Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Corby, Northants Posts: 647 Darkside ;) Corsa 1.2 16v

   #6 21st October 2008, 11:24

   i went to a local bodyshop to see how much they want to do the roofskin just gotta wait for the quote to come through the post, if not i might have a family friend that can do something along the same lines.
7. fkvtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Newry - Northen Ireland Posts: 153 Saxo VTR

   #7 21st October 2008, 12:26

   Like Steve_VTS said, just slicone where it has corroded. Thats what i done to mine ( about 3 months ago) and hasnt leaked since.
8. Sidvish69 Infrequent Poster Joined: Mar 2008 Posts: 189

   #8 21st October 2008, 12:41

   the light in the roof of my way is like a tap, still works occasionally tho lol
9. user_4153 Frequent Poster Joined: Oct 2004 Cambs Posts: 630 Vts track car

   #9 21st October 2008, 14:28

   When i removed my sunroof to fit my cage i noticed rust around near the sunroof drain holes, bit of a shit design if you ask me.
   
   If fitting a non sunroof roofskin was cheap enough i would do it.
   
   Might be a right bugger replacing it if you havent got a cage fitted holding the rest of the car in place when the old skin is removed.
10. fkvtr Infrequent Poster Joined: Sep 2007 Newry - Northen Ireland Posts: 153 Saxo VTR

    #10 21st October 2008, 14:56

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by daz_Westcoast When i removed my sunroof to fit my cage i noticed rust around near the sunroof drain holes, bit of a shit design if you ask me. If fitting a non sunroof roofskin was cheap enough i would do it. Might be a right bugger replacing it if you havent got a cage fitted holding the rest of the car in place when the old skin is removed.

    
    Your right, it is a shit design. The drain holes are high up so the water sits there and rusts the metal. Stupid french.
11. Foggy Established Member Joined: Feb 2007 Coleford, Glos Posts: 1290 Saxo S1400 EVO II, Boosted Partner HDi

    #11 22nd October 2008, 01:41

    Just fit a non sun roofed skin...
    
    Mines in tomorrow to have one fitted. Around £130 for the skin plus fitting/spraying cost
12. Steve Saxperience Hardcore! Joined: Mar 2005 Newcastle Upon Tyne Posts: 19910 CW Honda Integra DC5

    #12 22nd October 2008, 08:33

    Quote:

    Originally Posted by fkvtr Like Steve_VTS said, just slicone where it has corroded. Thats what i done to mine ( about 3 months ago) and hasnt leaked since.

    silicone ftw!
13. ryanessex Saxperience Forum Bum Joined: Aug 2008 Gt Totham, Essex Posts: 2741 2002 furio

    #13 22nd October 2008, 13:02

    i agree with fkvtr - stupid french!
14. Paul_JC Frequent Poster Joined: Feb 2008 Corby, Northants Posts: 647 Darkside ;) Corsa 1.2 16v

    #14 24th October 2008, 20:18

    little update on the sunroof problem i got a quote from a place locally called Baldwins they quoted me for a new roofskin fitted and sprayed....just shy of £1500 if i want it done, but i know that is just ridiculous so i will go elsewhere and get other quotes.
15. user_55085 L-plater Joined: Sep 2011 Howden Posts: 70 Saxo VTS

    #15 26th August 2012, 14:03

    I wear a rain coat in my car
16. Jay_T87 Established Member Joined: Apr 2010 Somewhere better than you! Posts: 1359 '98 Mauritius VTR

    #16 26th August 2012, 15:36

    bumping a 4 year old thread with a gay comment makes you cool mate