Drain cleaning-

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andysat

Lifer
Happy new year to you all!!-can the drains be cleaned/checked without jacking or removing the wheel?-ive searched a bit and found its easier to remove wheel but i just wondered?
 
i think one side can be seen from the top.. but to clear the tube you will need to remove the wheels.
 
I had to jack the car but managed without removing the wheels, with pointy fingers and a mirror you don't have to remove all the parts suggested in this guide although access is probably a bit better if you do. 20 min per side once you have worked out which screws etc actually need to be removed.

http://68.230.199.103:8080/How%20to%20UnClog%20your%20SoftTop%20Drains.pdf
 
Thanks for the replies-ive seen pics on here of the drains as viewed from the top,i can see an 'L' shaped cover approx 2-3 inches long-is this the cover,can it be removed?
 
Andy, if you look at that PDF I think you will find it's pretty clear what need to be removed. :wink:
 
you CANT clean your drains properly, or even anywhere close to ok from the top, so dont bother..

the L shape covers you talk of are the top of the hardtop prep kit.

As im a nice guy ill repost what i said a week ago...

Jack up wheel (you can take off the wheel if you dont have monkey hands)

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take off the front arch cover, there are 3/4 screws i think, some under the car. (you DO NOT need to take off the whole lot,)

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Put you hand in and unscrew the plug, its black and squidgey.. you can see it with the plug removed here. that hole.

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Shove an 8mm plastic tube up the hole, squirt water and suck etc, attach hoover etc..

You can also reach the drains by putting the hood up, and sitting in the seat looking over your outside shoulder, you can see the top of the drain there.
 
Assume its this pdf - http://dl.dropbox.com/u/3505422/car/How%20to%20UnClog%20your%20SoftTop%20Drains.pdf

Ed: this pdf worked on another computer, this one says its corrupted. I will check again on the other computer - leaving link there in case it works.
 
Thanks Ben. Weird though; still getting an error message:

Error (404)
We can't find the page you're looking for. Check out our FAQ or forums for help. Or maybe you should try heading home.
 
Fantastic. Got it. Cheers Ben :thumbsup:
EDIT: Just tried opening it and its corrupted?! Wont open.
 
Inkey if you want drive round mine and ill show you how to do it. I got a great pipe.

I live E1. and have no job so am free all the time.
 
koolchris99 said:
Inkey if you want drive round mine and ill show you how to do it. I got a great pipe.

I live E1. and have no job so am free all the time.
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Cheers Koolchris; much appreciated. I'll give you a shout next time I get a day off and fancy tackling it; see if you're free :thumbsup:
 
Calm down! its a crap 16" that are now my winter wheels... I think those 16"s are worth less than the gravel!

My new wheels are going to be lovely, yet to decide what im getting though!

(black wheels, matt white wrap, here we come )
 
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