s6 sunroof leak and compartment covers

[Brian O'Neill]

use a blow gun (if you have one, if not find a friend
with one) and blow down through the 4 corner drain
holes, the seal your talking about is basically just
for wind noise, it does not stop any water. your
drains must be clogged.
                                    brian o'
--- Carl Cobb <c123666 at earthlink.net> wrote:
> Any wisdom on best way to proceed with a leaking
> sunroof on a 95 s6 wagon?
> It leaks around the rear corner on the driver side;
> looks like the
> rubber/fabric seal around the edge of the sunroof is
> dried out and has
> shrunk.
> 
> And, does anyone know if those neat heavy duty thick
> rubber floor mats are
> available for the rear of the s6 wagon?  I've got
> these black mats in my 87
> 300D; each one can hold up to a quart of fluid
> (never tested that claim).
> Covering the rear may help eliminate a little road
> noise, too.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Carl
> 
> ----- Original Message -----
> From: "Andrew Duane USG" <duane at hunch.zk3.dec.com>
> To: "Quattro List" <quattro at audifans.com>
> Sent: Tuesday, April 10, 2001 4:58 AM
> Subject: Re: sunroof reminder!
> 
> 
> > Hairy green toads from Mars made Brett Dikeman
> say:
> >
> > > Hey everybody(new and old cars alike), just a
> little maintenance
> > > reminder.  Summer season, aka sunroof season :-)
> is fast approaching
> > > for some of us!
> > >
> > > So, now's the time to lube those sunroofs and
> window regulators!
> > > Clean out all the old goop from channels, spray
> in some good new
> > > stuff(I used White Lithium grease; I'd say some
> of the thin sprays
> > > like WD40 are a little too thin, but each to his
> own.)  If you
> > > haven't done it in a while(tisk tisk), run the
> item in question a few
> > > times, clean the lube off again, and relube a
> second time.  Check for
> > > proper operation of the drains, clear 'em out if
> need be.
> > >
> > > While you're at it, clean+relube the door hinge
> mechanisms, door lock
> > > mechanisms, hood cable and hood pins, etc...
> >
> > Good notes, and a good time to remember that a few
> simple maintenances
> > once a year or so will make your pride and joy a
> little more proud and
> > joyful!
> >
> > Some other items to remember: clean out debris
> from the engine
> > compartment, especially beneath the windshield.
> Check those exhaust
> > hangers, make sure they are all still on, tight,
> not cracked, etc.
> > After a tough winter season, new winshield wipers
> might not be
> > a bad idea. And when was the last time those
> important fluids were
> > changed? Everyone remembers oil changes, but brake
> fluid? coolant?
> > pentosin?
> >
> > Oh, and y'all do remember you have Zerk fittings
> on your center
> > driveshafts, right? :-)
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> >
> > Andrew L. Duane (JOT-7) duane at zk3.dec.com
> > Compaq Computer Corporation (603)-884-1294
> > 110 Spit Brook Road
> > M/S ZKO3-3/U14
> > Nashua, NH    03062-2698
> >
> > Only my cat shares my opinions, and she's too
> psychotic to express it
> 


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