IF THE NOZZLE ROCKS FROM SIDE TO SIDE WITH LIGHT FINGER PRESSURE, IT IS THE NOZZLE THAT IS THE SOURCE OF THE LEAK.
I just had the same leak which was from the rear window nozzle. I have a '90 and I could not get to the nozzle from the inside. Removing the 3" trim panel does expose some of the roof, but not the area where the nozzle is. There are welded reinforcement panels that hide the nozzle. The credit card idea is the best, since I had to remove most of the back half of the interior in order to get the headliner down, only to realize I still couldn't get to the nozzle from inside the car. The nozzle is similar to the nozzles used on the hood. Use the credit card (I used 'Bondo' spreaders) to release the 'tangs'. Force the card between the gasket and body to push the tangs in (watch the paint). I believe there are 2 tangs. My gasket was good, just the tangs had lost their grip. I applied a sealant to both sides of the gasket and pried the tangs back out. And presto; no more leak. The job should have taken only an hour, but took more like 4+ due to having to remove most of the rear interior trim pieces. And this was after checking the drain tubes too! I did clean all the dirt and dust from behind the panels while I was at it. > > > Yeah, it sure does. You may find it easier if you pull the interior > light out and the ~3" trim strip across the inside of the roof which the > light mounts onto as you will then have access to the underside of the > roof. > > I haven't done this on mine but the theory is sound :o) Other people > have recommended using credit card like things (store cards, etc) to > push the holding clips from the outside. Just slide them under the > washer nozzle then lift it up but this sounds like a three handed job to > me! > > Gareth > '90 Black SiR Import > > -----Original Message----- > From: Craig Borden - ZCC [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday 27 August 2002 18:11 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; CRX List > Subject: Re: CRX: Sunroof and Leaks... > > Gareth, > Ahhhhh. I had forgotten about that entry point. Does the washer nozzle > mount > just like the ones on the hood? I will go take a look at my car during > lunch. Excellent! > > Craig > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > On > > Behalf Of Craig Borden - ZCC > > Sent: Tuesday 27 August 2002 17:36 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 'David Miller'; 'Laura C. Tennant'; > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: CRX: Sunroof and Leaks... > > > > OK, OK:) Seriously, anyone got any idea? My hatch seal is on there and > > in > > good shape. I can't find any rust holes in the hatch channel where the > > water > > flows. The only thing I can figure is that water is getting into the > > cavity > > underneath the hatch channel. The only two ways I can see for water to > > enter > > is from the sunroof drain tube (which runs through that body cavity) > and > > the > > quarter window. I may just go and have the quarter windows resealed > for > > good > > measure. It just seems odd that both sides have the exact same leak. > > BTW, I > > have NOT been driving backwards. My CRX has never been turned all the > > way to > > the left or right and never driven against the wind;) > > > > Craig > > ----- Original Message -----
