sunroof leak

[natvboy]

I am getting water in the headliner above the driver seat. Does the DI have a problem with the sunroof leaking or is it only mine?

Robert

[Funrover]

There are a few threads on this site about it...sadly.. you are not alone!!

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by Funrover

There are a few threads on this site about it...sadly.. you are not alone!!

It shouldn't be that big a deal to correct, as with any sun roof they have drain pipes that can plug, you might want to start there and see it water is flowing thru.
Mike

[Discodude19]

my rear sunroof is leaking the same way is that the same deal?

[Disco Mike]

Originally Posted by Discodude19

my rear sunroof is leaking the same way is that the same deal?

Yes, sounds like you have a drain plugged up in the rear sun roof.
Mike

[01001010]

I've got the same leak only the passenger side... my solution: CHOPPING THE ROOF!!!

[Aaron98Disco]

Man I wish mine didn't even have sunroofs.. Its not like I use them.

[9dawgs]

Originally Posted by Discodude19

my rear sunroof is leaking the same way is that the same deal?

My rear sunroof was leaking last year for a few days until I could get a look at it. After I finally opened it up to take a look I found a piece of pinecone that had fallen from the tree above where I usually park it had landed on the rubber seal when it was opened. When the roof was closed it breached the seal and allowed water to come in. When I removed the debri and closed the sun roof the leak stopped. I felt really stupid for not checking it sooner...

[Geobloke]

I wish I had a sunroof! very handy things! Might see about modd'in Eva to have one. Wonder if it'll fit under my roof rack?!?!! out with the measuring tapes...

[Adam in NYC USA]

spray the stripping and the inside lip of the sunroof. Makes it nice and watertight for the next few storms. I do it so I wont get a surprise splash when I brake.

Adam in NYC

PS I use CRC slicone spray. Use the good stuff.

[jlonigro]

How does one get access to the drain pipes? Is this visible from just opening the roof? What is the best way to clear them?

[9dawgs]

I posted originally that I had debri in my sunroof seal causing a leak. That was the case about a year ago. Recently the leak got so bad that as in the first post on this thread, I had water sloshing around in the headliner. Further investigation revealed the sunroof seals were shot. If you climb in the vehicle with the sunroof in the closed position and are able to see daylight between the glass and the rubber seal, you need to replace it. I found a guy on Ebay who sells them for 40USD each. These are factory seals. Install is very easy and took me about 15 minutes for front and rear sunroofs. These seals are shipped from the UK and are well worth the price. Just type in "Discovery Sun Roof Seal" in the search and it should take you right to his site. Hope this helps.

[taskforce121]

Hey Disco Mike (or others): where are the drain holes located? are they on the front edge of the sunroof? my son was getting dripped on this morning on the way to school, and the pass side headliner is damp. need some location info on these drainage holes. thanks as always.

phil
94 and 97 Disco I

[HeadlinerExpress]

I can help answer any questions pertaining to Headliner & Sunroof Repair. This is our full time job; some of our Customers: Landrover Orlando-past 16 years – Florida Landrover club dot com - Merritt Island Landrover Jaguar.

Several issues related to water leaks on the Series I-II

Series I-II Sunroofs only have 2 forward Drain Tubes

All others Rangerover, Sports, Freelander etc.. Have 4 Drain Tubes

#1) We have found that in many cases the drain tube connection at the lower tub assemblies behind the Headliner Board breaks off due to heat and water showers in on the back of the headliner Board. This part is made of plastic and is factory installed only with black silicon.

#2) in some cases you can get by with replacing the Sunroof Seal between the Glass in the plastic Housing when you can see light looking from the inside out.

#3) We also have found that the medal roof is warped and the sunroof is unable to seat properly.Sometimes a body Shop is required to resolve this problem.

#4) debris between the Glass & the Seal

#5) but in most cases it’s really related to the Exterior Plastic Trim Ring, NOT THE Rubber seal between the Glass & the sunroof.

The Exterior Plastic Trim Ring with age warps’ from the heat and now you will find the glass is un-able to seat with the rubber seal and the actual sunroof because the Plastic Trim Ring is Twisted and the glass is not able to lay flush with the Roof.
In some cases you can remove the sunroof and install a used exterior plastic trim ring and get by, it some cases after spending endless hours and Money and quick fixes you will find only replacing the unit with a new Wabasto Sunroof will resolve your dilemma.

Let me know how I can help!