Clearing Debris

[kabel]

my rear drain tubes seem to be clogged. but I cant get a hanger to pass through. so frustrating!

[Meir]

Originally Posted by kabel

my rear drain tubes seem to be clogged. but I cant get a hanger to pass through. so frustrating!

forget about the hanger.
the two holes are not aligned. just use your finger to push down or fish out the debris, and then some air pressure.

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by kabel

my rear drain tubes seem to be clogged. but I cant get a hanger to pass through. so frustrating!

Don't use a coat hanger. Get a bicycle brake cable and push the rounded end into the drain, will unclog anything.

And, there are two drains per side on the rear. The one in the foam is easy, but there is another one that is hard to find unless you know where it is. With the top in the service position, theres a 3/4 in by 3 inch piece between the door and the clamshell. Underneath that peice, there is another drain, hard to find.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Don't use a coat hanger. Get a bicycle brake cable and push the rounded end into the drain, will unclog anything.

And, there are two drains per side on the rear. The one in the foam is easy, but there is another one that is hard to find unless you know where it is. With the top in the service position, theres a 3/4 in by 3 inch piece between the door and the clamshell. Underneath that peice, there is another drain, hard to find.

WOW!
First time I hear about that.
Any chance you can post a pic?
I have a small amount of water coming in on the passenger side. Since both drains are clear ( the two in the foam that are very visible in service mode), I was assuming the top is leaking.
I just got back from the car ( after reading your post ) and I cannot find the extra two holes you are talking about.
Any help will be apriceated.

[Guvs]

Originally Posted by Meir

WOW!
First time I hear about that.
Any chance you can post a pic?
I have a small amount of water coming in on the passenger side. Since both drains are clear ( the two in the foam that are very visible in service mode), I was assuming the top is leaking.
I just got back from the car ( after reading your post ) and I cannot find the extra two holes you are talking about.
Any help will be apriceated.

+1, any photos please.
Guvs

[jcb986]

I use air only and after the air I poor a quart of water down each drain. Does the job. Now, go and buy a Tyvek full cover. You can them for around $60. They are lite and easy to use. Or go to California Pop-Top and get the Bikini version.:dance:

[san rensho]

Originally Posted by Meir

WOW!
First time I hear about that.
Any chance you can post a pic?
I have a small amount of water coming in on the passenger side. Since both drains are clear ( the two in the foam that are very visible in service mode), I was assuming the top is leaking.
I just got back from the car ( after reading your post ) and I cannot find the extra two holes you are talking about.
Any help will be apriceated.

I'm a luddite when it comes to posting pictures but heres a better explanation. With the top in the service position, locate that little piece between the door and the clamshell. On the side that faces towards the rear of the car, feel around and you will find a small drain, it doesn't face down, it faces towards the body.

[Meir]

Originally Posted by san rensho

I'm a luddite when it comes to posting pictures but heres a better explanation. With the top in the service position, locate that little piece between the door and the clamshell. On the side that faces towards the rear of the car, feel around and you will find a small drain, it doesn't face down, it faces towards the body.

thanks san.
i was looking towards the front of the car.
ill have a look again.

[Mark_T]

Originally Posted by san rensho

Don't use a coat hanger. Get a bicycle brake cable and push the rounded end into the drain, will unclog anything.

Thank you Mr. MacGyver!