Re: AC Drain Tube (Was: unknown)

["Robert Rooney" <dmcvegas@xxxx>]

I recently had the same problem, but to access the drain hose you 
don't have to remove the wheel. Turn the steering wheel full left and 
then push the car foward to take the tension off the tire (otherwise 
it will push back slightly). Look behind the PASSENGER side front 
wheel. From here you should be able to see underneath the car far 
enough to inspect the hose, and to blow it out w/a air compressor. 
The tube runs down between the fiberglass underbody and the chassis, 
which appears to be a tight fit. Look for the end of the hose around 
the bottom of the gas tank (where the outside cover plate is), from 
here, follow the chassis back to 
where the fiberglass curves in and runs paralel with the chassis. 
Around this area is where the end of the hose should stick out. If 
you can blow it out with 
compressed air, this will clear out any blockage. Cobwebs were the 
culprit in our case. Reaching in and feeling around at the very 
least, you should be able to find the hose if you can't see it. If 
you still have no luck, try pulling up the carpet on the passenger 
side to make sure that there is a hose that is connected. To see a 
picture to get a better understanding, refer to page 5 of Service 
Bulletin # ST-33 >WaterLeaks< (availible from the "Downloadable 
Files" section of the DMC News website). For future reference in case 
you need it this time, or for future leak repairs; G.E. Clear 
Silicone II has been the best I've found to use. It doesn't shrink, 
and on the label it specificly states that it can be used on glass, 
rubber, fiberglass, and Stainless Steel. Hope this helps.

-Robert
vin 6585

--- In dmcnews@xxxxxxxxxxx, Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx> wrote:
> Try removing the front wheel, that may give you better access to it 
from
> the bottom.
> 
> Michael R Dixon wrote:
> > 
> > I've done what you suggested and could not find the line. Any 
other
> > suggestions?
> > ----- Original Message -----
> > From: Marc A Levy <malevy@xxxx>
> > > On my car, I took the spare tire out, and removed the fuel tank 
access
> > > panel.
> > >
> > > On the driver side, it runs on the outside of the frame rail.
> <SNIP>