HOW TO UNBLOCK SUNFOOF DRAIN?? Any ideas?

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mng786
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 3:04 pm

Hi lads and lasses....
Does any1 have any ideas on how to unblock the sunroof
Drains on the e30?

Im about to go and shove a coat hanger in there and see
If that does anything!
If any1 has got any better ideas it would be much appreciated.
Thanks.
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:05 pm

The flexible wire that net curtains hang from works
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 4:27 pm

DHFiS wrote:The flexible wire that net curtains hang from works
Was about to say the same but dont tell your granny!!!

I wouldnt use a coat hanger as you will scratch the paint and rust will start to grow.
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:29 pm

I wouldnt use a coat hanger as you will scratch the paint and rust will start to grow.[/quote]

Oh yeh, didnt think of that.
Ill try curtain wire.
Thanks lads....
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 5:56 pm

Tip some very hot water down the drain too, might wash some crap out.
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 7:30 pm

Done it.
I used electrical cable off the back of the hoover!
(Mrs aint noticed yet)!!!
Works a treat.....
Gona go and try to re-attach it before she tries to use
It!!!
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Post Mon Aug 26, 2013 11:31 pm

lol
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