Hi all, this is my first post, although I bought my 54 XFire Coupe back in May and have been watching this the forum since then - even bought a Sprint Booster from a member, fitted it yesterday, did a throttle re-set and now enjoying an even better driving experience.
My question is, after parking the car outside for the last 3 months without problem, (living in West Wales at the moment and it's a very wet place!!!) I noticed a couple of days ago that water is dripping into the corner of the passenger well (right hand drive so furthest forward corner nearest kerb). Looking at the water catch tray at back of engine bay, it looks like excess water runs off the windscreen and then disappears through some "rubber fingers" at either end. Can anyone tell me if there is a tube down there that might disconnect or block up allowing water to drip from the underside panel over the passenger footwell. It might be as simple as poking a stick down a hole or it may mean undoing all the fixings, wipers etc - can anyone help please, and thanks again for providing this amazing resource.
Ian.

 

I am only speculating that the nearest kerb is to the left of the vehicle whilst facing forward. But, yes, this area drains into the engine bay and the fender below via a rather large scuttle and soft-rubber hose. It might be clogged up with nasty old wet leaves or the like. You may want to try to blow the nooks out with an air compressor while probing the offending location with a thin wyre. There is a small screen directly over the drain hose, or you might be able to access it from below - doubtful, the way it looks. If that fails, popping off the port-side windscreen wiper is not too big a deal. Then you can pull back the drain pan and fully assess the situation.


Good luck with the problem, Bluestone. Welcome to the Forum and the delightful world of the Crossfire.

 

There is a very good how-to on the www.slkworld.com website to clear this blockage. Many other great tips too.

Join-many do since our cars are identical under the skin.

 

Hi both and thank you for the info.
I'll do as you suggest and see how it goes.
Ian.

 

Posting problems on regional forums do not get the full attention of all the members for any real length of time, they slip from new posts back to the regional forum.
I thought Regional forums were for items specifically related to that area and all general items be posted in the respective area on the main forum.

 

Posting problems on regional forums do not get the full attention of all the members for any real length of time, they slip from new posts back to the regional forum.
I thought Regional forums were for items specifically related to that area and all general items be posted in the respective area on the main forum.
This problem has cropped up before and the solution posted, on the main forum.

 

You can say that again!

 

He did.....

 

Hiccup? or was it so good it was worth repeating?
Originally I thought this post was about a medical problem which required the use of Depends.

 

Hello hello,
I'm not used to posting, so if I get it wrong please bear with me - I'll get it right next time.
With the help of the first two replies I sorted the blockage and pouring water into the skuttle drain, nothing getting inside. The other end of the chanel - drivers end in this case - looks much eaasier to sort, not as deep.
Thanks again,
Ian.

 

Welcome to the forum and How bout postin some pics of that " 54 Coupe " !

Sorry couldn't resist !