Water Ingress Drip Channels Information

FIGURE 5:

4. Water Ingress Drip Channels - Series III & XJ-S (Fig. 5)

i. Remove drip rail finishers, BAC-2480/2481/2482/2483 for access. ii. Apply sealant, such as Kent Quick Leak Check (Clear),
by tube or brush along the seams of the drip channel (Fig. 5).

NOTE: Sunroof - If, after corrective action, water is still entering the car at point "A", this may be due to a porous or badly fitted drain tube hose. This can be proved by partly opening the sunroof and pouring water into the drain outlet. If a fault exists, water will seep into the car as indicated.

Rectification

A. Drop headlining (Workshop Manual Operation 76.64.01). Leave in car but remove to allow access to forward sunroof drain tubes.

B. Identify fault, i.e. badly fitted or split hose, at point "Y" (Fig. 5).

C. If the hose requires replacing, remove front wheel arch rear stone guard.

D. Feed a length of wire down the drain tube so that it protrudes from the wheel arch.

E. Pull out the faulty hose, leaving the wire in position.

F. Slide a new drain hose over the wire to ensure correct routing.

G. Remove wire and fit hose on to sunroof. Drain.

H. Refit headlining, etc.