Sunroof Drain Pinch/Kinked on Passenger's Side

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npolite
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Hi All,

I've found the cause of my water leak at the passenger's side floor. The drain hose for the sunroof was not flowing and it seems to be a pinch in the hose. I guess this is because of not using enough hose to avoid the pinch or cheap materials. Anyway should I just get a extender adapter and then add some tubing to where it enters the drain hole to the outside or would a 90 degree elbow be better? Anyone know the size off hand? I think it might be 3/8" ID.

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Thanks


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VStar650CL
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2004 Nissan Altima 2.5 S

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Get a lightweight spring that fits over the tube to keep it from collapsing again. Tube menders are a bad idea, the leading edge just creates an invitation to a clog.

npolite
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Thanks for the reply. Do you have a link to one that I could use? Do you think a hose camp just enough pressure will work or do you think it will fall off?

npolite
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Ok I remembered I have these but of course I would have to ransack the basement for them :)

I'll order a set from Amazon.

https://www.amazon.com/Compression-Asso ... ing&sr=8-7

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VStar650CL
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There you go. That's the sort of kit we have at the shop.


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