Drainpipe from the panorama sunroof DIY E70

[Rizy102]

Hi, i had the same problem however doesn't matter how much compressed air or water i poured down the tube in wouldnt clear! So decided to get to the end of the tube and modify it so this doesnt happen again!
Also for those searching tirelessly for a picture -like me!! - here you are!

Mine was fully clogged with sand till about a quarter way up!

I ended up taking the end off so theres no restrictions anymore even if any more sand or dirt goes through.

[BimmerJS]

Originally Posted by Rizy102

Hi, i had the same problem however doesn't matter how much compressed air or water i poured down the tube in wouldnt clear! So decided to get to the end of the tube and modify it so this doesnt happen again!
Also for those searching tirelessly for a picture -like me!! - here you are!

Mine was fully clogged with sand till about a quarter way up!

I ended up taking the end off so theres no restrictions anymore even if any more sand or dirt goes through.

Thanks for sharing the pics of how you solved it, but did you ever clear the rear ones and do you have pictures of that as well that you can share?

[Rizy102]

On my car they exit at the top. If you open the tailgate its behind the third brakelight on the body though.

[Black-Forest]

Thank you for posting the photos! Going to be fun getting at this with the fender in place.

[Muzimak]

Originally Posted by Rizy102

Hi, i had the same problem however doesn't matter how much compressed air or water i poured down the tube in wouldnt clear! So decided to get to the end of the tube and modify it so this doesnt happen again!
Also for those searching tirelessly for a picture -like me!! - here you are!

Mine was fully clogged with sand till about a quarter way up!

I ended up taking the end off so theres no restrictions anymore even if any more sand or dirt goes through.

Hi everyone, new here, thanx for the informative thread. Is there a way to get to the bottom of these drains without tearing the whole fender apart? Planing on getting started soon before summer rains!

[Westlotorn]

If you did not get it to clear out from above I suggest you go back and try some more. I think to clear the bottom you have to take part of the fender apart on an X5 for access. I would work a long time from the sunroof to get the drains cleared. Warm soapy water helped clear mine. Ran the soapy water in till it backed up and then hit it with Air Pressure using my compressor and I have a small air tool to blast a small stream of air down the hole. My device allows me to turn it open and let small amounts of air pressure in at a time, this allows a little pressure to help the soapy water work.
I probably never had more than 15 psi in the tube at one time until it cleared. Then I ran more soapy water in and hit it with full pressure from my 150 PSI source.
If you hit it with too much air first I think the tubes in your car may burst or separate leaving you in deep SH**.