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Old Aug 15, 2018 | 05:12 PM
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LOCATION OF ALL RAINWATER DRAIN POINTS IN W164
I noticed that every time it rains heavily the night before I tend to here water moving inside as I drive off firsting in the morning. But stops later. Guess it finds its way out. Also noticed water dripping out from the jack position when trying to change my upper control arm.

please can someone help me with a diagram to locate the drain points. Also show me ways to ensure I keep them open at all times

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Old Aug 16, 2018 | 06:02 AM
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This should do the trick.
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
This should do the trick.

so it's just one drain point? Thought it had more...front, backand sides?
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so it's just one drain point? Thought it had more...front, backand sides?
How about saying thank-you before asking for more?
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
How about saying thank-you before asking for more?
😂😂lol....sorry about that chief. Actually was multitasking. Really appreciate the prompt response.
In Oliver Twist's voice "uncle I want some more"😁
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The only rear drains are those of the sliding roof on both sides and they empty out near the rear tires.

Side drains can only be at the 4 doors.
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
The only rear drains are those of the sliding roof on both sides and they empty out near the rear tires.

Side drains can only be at the 4 doors.
Thanks chief.
I had an idea they would be all there. What I really wish to know is how to flush them open. Preferably a sample diagram like you sent earlier. Entry points and exit points
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When you jacked up the truck, front or rear, what side was it, left or right?
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Originally Posted by Maj. Dundee
When you jacked up the truck, front or rear, what side was it, left or right?
it was the front. Both left an right. Changed both arms
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Originally Posted by Burac
it was the front. Both left an right. Changed both arms
Then it has to be the drain in the illustration that I posted.
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Then it has to be the drain in the illustration that I posted.
ok. Thanks chief. Guess I have to take a look soon. Maybe this weekend. Will keep you posted
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ok. Thanks chief. Guess I have to take a look soon. Maybe this weekend. Will keep you posted
Thanks is enough, stop with the chief thing. It sounds sarcastic.
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Thanks is enough, stop with the chief thing. It sounds sarcastic.
wow...but you've been consistently helping me out. Why would I do that? Please don't mean anything by it and I'm sorry too. Thanks
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