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Old 05-10-2009, 09:25 AM
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Recently i thaught i fixed the trunk leak by putting in a missing plastic grommet. But it still leaks and i think its due to the sunroof drain on the left side of the trunk. The tube seems kinda slow draining when i pour water down there. How specifically can i clean this drain tube the whole way? i think it mainly must be the bottom part where it joins in the trunk, can i just pour draino down there LOL seriously? thANKS
 
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Old 05-10-2009, 03:01 PM
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You could blow it out with compressed air, would be the easiest. Or use a long piece of wire.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 01:36 PM
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Use an air chuck? i tried using a clotheshanger but it only got stuck at the beggining. It seems like if i blow all the buildup down it will get stuck at the weird exit by the rear bumper. Is it usually only the bottom peice that gets clogged up? Thanks
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:15 PM
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ya it usually cloggs at the bottom because the dirt dries up there and just keeps clogging up more and more. i just used compressed air from my home air compressor... put alittle soapy water down the drain holes and blew it thru again.
 
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Old 05-11-2009, 02:19 PM
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you have a 99 civic right?

J/w did you look at my pic? https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=75166
 
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Old 05-12-2009, 05:46 AM
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It seems like you found your source but one other thing to check with a trunk leak is the bolts that hold the trunk lid on. I have seen them get loose before and it let water in the trunk. Subs usually cause the problem.
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 03:31 AM
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Hey superfly i did see your pic, it does seem like the water is comming in from that side. How did you fix your leak?
 
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Old 05-13-2009, 04:28 AM
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Sweet! FYI it's probably coming in on both sides....was for me.....and i haven't fixed it yet

I'd recommend using some JB Weld or clear silicone II or something of that sort
 
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