Location of rear water drain tube from bootlid opening.

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#1 Location of rear water drain tube from bootlid opening.

Post by Thorjag » Sun Jul 26, 2020 5:07 pm

Hello there, I have a 74 OTS and my left drainage tube is clocked up. Problem is that I cant find the tube under the rear ? I tried to put a long flexible metal wire down but it stops like 40 cm down the tube. I suspect that maybe some earlier smart resto guy might have plastered it in, but the condition seems pretty good. Is there a smart way to measure the location and is the distance between rear panel and fueltank enough to drill carefully? Tips are appreciated. Thank you Thor

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#2 Re: Location of rear water drain tube from bootlid opening.

Post by Bob. » Sun Jul 26, 2020 7:56 pm

Hi Thor
This may give you an idea. I am sure someone will be along with dimensions. (click on image to enlarge)

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#3 Re: Location of rear water drain tube from bootlid opening.

Post by Thorjag » Mon Jul 27, 2020 1:49 pm

Hi Bob, thank you for your answer. Ah is the outlet supposed to be in the "lump" where the fuel tank drain is. I will have a closer look there!
Thor

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#4 Re: Location of rear water drain tube from bootlid opening.

Post by Bob. » Mon Jul 27, 2020 4:49 pm

Hi Thor,
I have circled it. I think on the OTS it is joined with the fuel filler box drain via a "Y" piece just inside the floor but completely hidden by the fuel tank .

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