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16th November 2021, 22:25 | #1 |
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Rodding the sunroof drains from the top
Front ones are easy, but can the rears be done without removing the sunroof?
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I always Rod the rear tubes from the boot upwards, it’s far easier.
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Oh. Bit fiddly with the tourer, but needs must. Cheers.
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What item are you using as a ‘rod’ to get through the drains? Should really do mine!
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"Rodding"
May I suggest that in the case of the sunroof drains, using a rodding implement runs the risk of creating a leak where there are joints* in the tube.
With your garden hose set to the single jet position, and the pressure regulated to a reasonable level, this will be sufficient to release any organic matter which would normally prevent drainage by gravity alone. * Arctic has posted photographs to show this arrangement at the front tubes. Simon
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I use a flexible sink unblocking spring, a length of net curtain wire is also a good tool for this job.
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One question, how long a piece of curtain wire would be needed for a tourer?
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But two meters and that should do the job nicely, as already stated put a domed screw in the end to stop any snagging.
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