SubeeTed Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 (edited) Hi ALL! I have a '01 GT Wagon with the 2 moonroofs. The rear one is leaking, I tried fixing it. It leaks at the passenger side. I pulled the panels, got to the headliner, pulled that away. I pulled off the 1/2 clear drain, it didn't look clogged, it was clear looking. I pulled of the hose, I sprayed air down the drain tube with my small compressor, that sort of worked. Then I did the hose test, ran the hose for a while over the moonroof, then took a look above the headliner, leaking !!! So I ran my hand down the track as much as I could, found two leaves...thought maybe this could be the problem, cleared them, did water test....NOPE, still leaking ! I finaly realzed what is going on ! There is a clog somewhere further down the line, after the hose runs a while I can see that the tube backs up and over flows...the leak! SO I ran a clothes hanger down the tube, did hose test, backs up, then leaks. So then I got the household toilet drain thin snake, I got that to go about 5 feet, pulled it back, no sign of clogging on it. Did water test, backs up, leaks ! Just what to do ! Were does this drain tube go EXACTLY ? I've got to find the clog!! HELP !! SubeeTed Edited October 2, 2011 by SubeeTed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gbhrps Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 That rear drain tube exits BETWEEN the rear quarter panel and the rear bumper cover, just back of the rear wheel. You need to remove the rear mud flap and then remove the 10 mm bolt that fastens the rear bumper cover to the steel quarter panel right at the rear wheel arch. (Its at the top of the bumper cover, right at the seam between the cover and the body, just inside the wheel arch towards the rear of the car.) Be prepared for the bolt or its blind nut to break off from years of road salt and corrosion. If it does you can get a body man to spot weld a small metal tab back onto the quarter panel. Drill a hole in it first for a new bolt to go through and just put a nut on it. I'd suggest covering it with underspray to ensure it doesn't rust out again. Anyway, after that bolt is out, you should be able to pull the bumper cover away from the body far enough to slide your hand in and find the drain. It comes straight out from the side of the car about 6 inches back as I recall. Slide your drain cleaning snake in from there to clean it out. Good Luck! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubeeTed Posted October 2, 2011 Author Share Posted October 2, 2011 Thanks for the info gbhrps. I did some other snooping around for this problem. I saw that there is an easier access ....... I think ! I opened the door were the jack is kept, I found a drain hose there. Is this hose exclusive to the drivers side? Or do the two tubes join ? I'm leary of that rust 10 mm situation. Can I access the tube if I remove that box just inside the hatch on the passengers side. It has a simple lid on it. looks like a valubles compartment. When you take the lid off, you can see 4 of those "Push it's", those plastic interior panel fasteners. I assume if I remove them pull that box out.... will I see that drain tube behind it ? Many thanks, SubeeTed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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