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Old May 10, 2013 | 12:03 PM
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Default Re: How to remove (or at least lift) carpet

Originally Posted by ThinkRob
Right, I cleaned out that area pretty well. The passenger side drain was fully blocked and the well it sits in had about an inch of dirt and muck. I removed that, and then with a coat hanger fished out what I could from the drain. It seems to drain perfectly now. I also poured about 20 oz of alcohol, dish soap, and water down both the driver and passenger drains during the process, which I think helped loosen the gunk that was in there and allow me to fish it out a little more easily. Both drains now drain plenty fast.

I added a baffle to the AC inlet too. Not enough to completely cover it -- just the bottom half is covered now so that I still get some airflow. Still, it should provide some protection in case the drains are too slow.

I might later fab some screens for the drains to help prevent subsequent blockage. I was thinking 1/8" mesh?

Anyways, do you think I should go all-out and remove all the carpet, amp, etc. to search for water? I'd hate to burn a day doing that only to find that I was OK in the first place.
When I removed the windshield washer tank which is behind the passenger side front fender, I found a lot of leaves behind it. The drain hole directs water down the back of the WW tank, no hose, it just drops through the hole and runs out the gap between the fender and the body. If a lot of leaves built up in this area they could collect dirt and start rusting.
 
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