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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:17 AM
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I've got a 4th gen prelude and there is a leak somewhere in the trunk or rear area when it rains. Has anyone had this problem before?
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:18 AM
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try to see if your sunroof drain tube is clogged.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:24 AM
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where is the sunroof tude? When it rains it fills up the spare tire well and when I hit the brakes, it dumps into my back seat.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:32 AM
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that MIGHT be it. There is a drain hole at the front and back of the sunroof track. The one on the back runs down the back pillar by the rear window. I had mine clog up and it dumped water all in the back floorboard and into the trunk. KEEP THIS IN MIND:
All leaks are different.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:53 AM
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ok, how do I unclogg this? If there is a website you don't have to type it all.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 08:55 AM
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damn, well, not a website that I know of. Compressed air is one way, or the way a mechanic told me is hellafied WD40 down the tube.
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Old Sep 22, 2001 | 06:48 PM
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Same thing is happening to my car. I don't know where the **** its coming from. It pisses me off
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Old Sep 23, 2001 | 07:40 PM
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If it's not the drain tubes, check the taillight gaskets, I've had leaks from both of those spots, though, and sunroof tubes are easier to check.

Greg
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 01:11 PM
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well, I think I fixed it. The tube ends are found in the trunk right next to the tire wells. I had to take the lining of my trunk out. The tube ends are clamped to a naros opening which doesn't let dirt out so it plugs up. I trimed them to there was a bigger opening so if anymore dirt goes down it'll dump it. Thanks, JG, for the idea.
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Old Sep 24, 2001 | 01:14 PM
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hey, I just hope it works! Don't thank me, thank my Honda God Mechanic Don for teaching me these little tricks. hahahaha.
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