Clogged rain/drain gutters under hood/wiper blades
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Clogged rain/drain gutters under hood/wiper blades
When you open the hood and look at where the wiper arms attach, the plastic panel that runs across that area of the car has a set of holes that drain water. Well, mine aren't working... probably clogged up with leaves and crap from being parked outside all the time.
Are there any solutions to reaming those little holes out? I searched the forum, but couldn't find any posts devoted to this arcane but important topic. I'd rather save $200 than have the dealer do it.
Thanks,
J
Are there any solutions to reaming those little holes out? I searched the forum, but couldn't find any posts devoted to this arcane but important topic. I'd rather save $200 than have the dealer do it.
Thanks,
J
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make it a priority to flush that stuff out. all that muck will retain moisture and will eventually rust from the inside out and more moiture blockage will lead rain water to flow inside the cabin.. also clear the weep holes on all the doors too.
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dirt diggler
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I searched the forum and can't find a thread on drain holes. Maybe someone could start documenting all the drains on our cars??
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Thanks,
J
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I agree with cleaning them out whenever they get clogged, but the holes (under the windshield at least) are plastic/rubber lined. So are the collector trays. Not exactly rust-causing stuff. Out by the hood hinges though... different story.
Last edited by slammer111; 11-16-2007 at 07:19 PM.
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jakeman - yep. get that taken care of.. you can use air in the can at any computer store. also open the front door and inspect the inside front fender. you can get a wire coat hanger and poke under the weep holes and flush with water on the cowl..
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I clean mine every day....once you get them clean....make a point of keeping the crap out.