Drain location and cleaning
#17
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LOL, I just found out about them, after reading this thread.
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Listening in to this mystery...
#20
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The knowledge is nonexistant?
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My understanding of these drains is that they are more significant for the cabriolet owners--particularly those that drain the areas adjacent to the rear side glass.
The front drains which clear out the area aft of the trunk which contains the battery shouldn't to be ignored, either, however. There are cases where a 996 owner didn't stay on top of those drains and the rain water accumulated enough to flood his brake system and even got into the engine (because of that) ultimately totaling the car.
This is largely a problem for people who park under trees because it's the leaves that lead to blockage.
The front drains which clear out the area aft of the trunk which contains the battery shouldn't to be ignored, either, however. There are cases where a 996 owner didn't stay on top of those drains and the rain water accumulated enough to flood his brake system and even got into the engine (because of that) ultimately totaling the car.
This is largely a problem for people who park under trees because it's the leaves that lead to blockage.
#23
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My understanding of these drains is that they are more significant for the cabriolet owners--particularly those that drain the areas adjacent to the rear side glass.
The front drains which clear out the area aft of the trunk which contains the battery shouldn't to be ignored, either, however. There are cases where a 996 owner didn't stay on top of those drains and the rain water accumulated enough to flood his brake system and even got into the engine (because of that) ultimately totaling the car.
This is largely a problem for people who park under trees because it's the leaves that lead to blockage.
The front drains which clear out the area aft of the trunk which contains the battery shouldn't to be ignored, either, however. There are cases where a 996 owner didn't stay on top of those drains and the rain water accumulated enough to flood his brake system and even got into the engine (because of that) ultimately totaling the car.
This is largely a problem for people who park under trees because it's the leaves that lead to blockage.
Tom
#24
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i will hunt for these next time i clean the car, if i can find them i will take some photos. in either case if anyone already knows of exactly of these drainage areas that get clogged up; pls share (ideally with photos)
i will hunt for these next time i clean the car, if i can find them i will take some photos. in either case if anyone already knows of exactly of these drainage areas that get clogged up; pls share (ideally with photos)
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The rear drains go straight back but I don't remember where they drain.
These are real easy to work with a whacker line.
A big ++ for the battery drains.... Mine were clogged with disgusting leafy organic matter and I ha a pool of water sloshing in there. Just jam you fingers into the holes to clean them...they have a rubber flappy thing that cloggs.
After clearing all holes, pour water and see if they backup. The front roof drains are stupid as the water drains all over an electronic sensor in the wheel well...I think it is the tpms pickup but not real sure.
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#29
HELP!
So I thought I would be helpful and post some pictures of the drains in the front as I found them poking around trying to get water out of the battery area after I washed the car.
I was making sure one of the rubber gaskets / plugs was clear of debris and inadvertently pushed it completely through the hole...see attached picture. I had hoped it would have dropped down under the car...no such luck. Do I need to worry about it and if so, how do I find it? I assume I will need to take the wheel off and then remove the wheel well liner.
thanks
So I thought I would be helpful and post some pictures of the drains in the front as I found them poking around trying to get water out of the battery area after I washed the car.
I was making sure one of the rubber gaskets / plugs was clear of debris and inadvertently pushed it completely through the hole...see attached picture. I had hoped it would have dropped down under the car...no such luck. Do I need to worry about it and if so, how do I find it? I assume I will need to take the wheel off and then remove the wheel well liner.
thanks
#30
Sorry for bumping an old thread...
I've just done exactly the same as David above, except on the other side of the battery. Car is a 996.1.
Went to unblock the drain on the right hand side of the batter (as you face it, RHD car) and mistakenly pushed the piece of rubber too hard, it fell through the hole. Tried to retrieve it with needle nose pliers but no joy... it eventually disconnected itself from the tube that it's attached to (which I believe runs to a hole in the wheel arch) and is nowhere to be seen now.
Even if I am able to retrieve the rubber grommet/bung, any idea how I can get it reconnected to the tube/hose?
I've just done exactly the same as David above, except on the other side of the battery. Car is a 996.1.
Went to unblock the drain on the right hand side of the batter (as you face it, RHD car) and mistakenly pushed the piece of rubber too hard, it fell through the hole. Tried to retrieve it with needle nose pliers but no joy... it eventually disconnected itself from the tube that it's attached to (which I believe runs to a hole in the wheel arch) and is nowhere to be seen now.
Even if I am able to retrieve the rubber grommet/bung, any idea how I can get it reconnected to the tube/hose?