Water getting into car inevitable??

[kdub]

Thank you for all the reponses. I hope I am one of the lucky ones who will never have water intrusion problems.

As for the posted diagrams, I cannot figure out what "A" and "B" are. Is that a depiction of an airhose and a probing device to clean the drains??

How should one clean the drains to make sure the whole route of the tubing is clean?

**edit** What is the "service position"?

thanks for tips!

[bigb]

Originally Posted by kdub

Thank you for all the reponses....
**edit** What is the "service position"?

thanks for tips!

Can't help you with your other questions, but the service position is an easy one. It is a means of accessing the engine from the top, by lowering the convertible top slightly, pulling off a couple of ball joints on the top fabric, and removing a couple of panels. Very easy to do -- a search should get you to the pics as well as a better/detailed description.

You may want to learn how to do this anyhow, in case you need to go to a smog station where they don't know how to access your engine

[racer_d]

You will always hear more people express concern or complain than praise. It seems to be human nature.

Keep the top up, windows closed and the drains clear and it is not a problem.

Rant on: I think what pisses me off about people owning "cars" is that they really want "appliances" and not to be inconvenienced when something isn't perfect. If you want an appliance, get the proverbial Japanese **************** box. If you want a Porsche, expect to be involved in the ownership process. Rant off

[tombea]

I don't know if that is directed at me but I sure as hell expect my car not to leak, be it Porsche or any other car. My grandfather was involved in the ownership process and he stayed wet doing it. I expect a little better here 70 years later.

Tom

[Tool Pants]

I have had my Boxstir for 8 years and never had water inside. I check the drains once in a while and make sure there is no stuff in them. Just pour water in the drains a make sure they are free.

If the drains under the top are clogged water can get inside and under the seat. Under the top is a black foam liner that collects water and directs it to the drains. If the drains are clogged then the that foam liner acts like a swimming pool liner. Water collects and then overflows the liner and water gets into the cockpit, and then it can get under the seats and fry the control unit under the driver's seat.

If the drains next to the battery are clogged water can get inside the cockpit and inside the brake booster.

It is easy to check the drains, so this sould be part of the maintenance for the car.

[simbob]

Thanks for the insight, racer d.

Because you seem to have knowledge and wisdom to share, maybe for those of us involved in the ownership process required by the Boxster's interesting stormwater management system, you can explain the diagram. Are there four drain lines in the front, or two? If there are four, where are "1" and "3," and how are they accessed? In the rear, where is "2" as depicted?

Thanks again.

kdub, as to "A" and "B," I'm pretty sure "A" is a compressed air hose, and "B" is a vacuum.

Bob

[simbob]

Bueller? Anyone?

[Tool Pants]

The 2 front drains are next to the battery tray, one on either side of the tray. They are hard to see if you do not know where to look. Ask a local owner to show you.

The 2 rear drains are under the top. You need to put the top in the service position, and they are easy to see.