I know a bunch of other threads are on this topic and all the answers seem to be the same thing. here are some Quotes


I noticed a different reason for the car fogging up after sometimes washing the car or out in the rain.

There is a drain hose in the fuel filler area that allows all fluids to exit that area. The hose goes down along the inner fender inside the car and exits out just behind the rear passenger tire. (that is the little black hose sticking out). If this hose is cracked or broken, any and all fluids that get in the filler cap area will enter the inside of the car. It will run along the same path as the hose and exit the car through the same hole where the hose exits so your trunk will never fill up with water. It will soak the piece of foam lining that area.

This is the area I am talking about (the hose is removed in these pics)

 

Here are 2 pics of a new hose compared to my broken one



This is where the hose attatches to the plastic. Just pull it through the hole and seat it into the grove


The hose runs along the red line I penciled in freehand. Notice the foam areas that gets soaked when hose is broken


This is where the hose exits the car through a hole behind the rear tire. More wet foam area.


You will not notice water in this area unless the rear side carpeted pannel is removed. It will not fill up with water. The water will not be noticable under the styrofoam inserts that hold the jack, air compressor, tire sealant as it is a seperate area

Here is a pic of my receipt for the part. Keep in mind I got it from the dealer and in Canada so the price is probably trippled compared to buying it in the US

 

good info ...... also if you have a gasoline smell in the car after filling. Could lead to a KABOOOOOM!

 

True... If there is a smell if fuel in the car after filling this is most likely the problem. I doubt it would go KABOOOOOM but it would smell

 

How bad was your line? Completely cracked and brittle or just a small leak?

Great info, Brian, thanks for the detective work...

 

Nice catch, Beaner.

When I wash the car, I always use 35 psi compressed air to blow water out of the little areas (marker lights, door handles etc.) that hold enough to make waxing a pain. While doing this a couple of years ago, I noticed that water wasn't draining out of the wing depression in the boot lid (roadster). There are two small rubber ducts that carry water away and to above the license plate area. Mine were both plugged completely with....wait for it.... pollen.

Remember the thread from last year about cars "Green with pollen"? Yep, it gets that bad down here.

I use the low-medium pressure air with a rubber tipped gun to blow out those (gas door included) drains. If one uses this method, it also lets you know if the hole in the gas door or wing area is actually connected to the outside. You hear/see it.

 

When I noticed it, the line was not attatched at all. It had broke off and just laid in spot. the old hose was not brittle nor showed signs of wear. It looks like it had been cut perfectly with a razer which it wasnt. So... it might be a defect in the part. When mounted, the hose does a sharp 90° bend in that spot where mine broke. And with the new one in my hand it does seem not as firm in that area when squeezing it with my fingers like it does anywhere else on the part.

In the pic shows where mine broke compared to the new one. What does not show up in the pic, is that there is a line on the new part in that area where is broke. Obviously a weak spot. Notice the difference in texture of the hose. Same spot where mine broke apart

 

Great job Beaner.
I'll have to check this out on my car when I get home.

 

You will find the reason why there is a change in texture is because the end is molded onto a standard piece of hose. It will be weak at the join because of this.
Maybe you could strengthen it with heat shrinkable tube when its installed.

 

Beaner, did I read you correctly ........." it doesn't seem....... firm when squeezing it with your fingers"? Good thing you're moving to Viagara Falls!

 

I don't know bluecoupe.....Mike @ Eurocharged seemed to be impressed.........

https://www.crossfireforum.org/forum...tml#post585480

 

You 2 must have got a "rise" out of my description. Dirty old men