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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 07:10 AM
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2000 Cherokee with a sunroof. Appears to be factory install. Getting water drip from inside around rubber seal/trim. Anyone else experienced and fixed it? Looking for ideas before I tear into it. Thanks.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 07:19 AM
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Used to just replace the gaskets. I think they are glued on with a urethane glue.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 09:02 AM
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Does it have drains? Often the drains will get clogged
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 02:57 PM
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Thanks for the info.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 04:40 PM
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A sunroof is nothing more than a controlled water leak. The seal around the glass is not really for sealing water out, it's mainly for wind noise. There is a drain tube at each corner, they do get clogged and then the water has no place to go except inside the cab.
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Old Jun 14, 2014 | 10:26 PM
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I will definitely check that out. Thanks.
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Old Jun 28, 2014 | 07:16 AM
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Check the glasses frame. Buddy was here last night with his 01 gtp and I noticed his seal wasnt sitting right. One little pinch revealed the frame being rotten with rust... his doesnt leak with the damage but im doubting him noticing it really. Just a thought. Good luck.
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