Drains Located & Clean - However Neighbours Think I’m Mad
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] My neighbour think I'm barking too!
Lots of people lead boring lives, we don't.
We have the best deal.
Did you run clean water down those 4 tubes and watched to see running water at each corner?
We have the best deal.
Did you run clean water down those 4 tubes and watched to see running water at each corner?
Absolutely perfect qualification If the neighbours think you are bonkers?? I gave up worrying about that years ago!
Anything in the handbook, or is it assumed it is beyond the wit of man by Porsche?
They must be in the generally same locations as the weather hits the car in the same places?
They must be in the generally same locations as the weather hits the car in the same places?
Hi Guys
I have just had a member asking the same question regarding the location of the 981 drains and here is the Q&A
QUESTION
So I’ve come from a 987 Boxster to a 981 and as I was with the 987 I’m constantly worried about drain holes becoming blocked. With the 987 it was simple. Trombone cleaner inserted until it came out the bottom. Two at the rear and front was all I did. No problems.
So to the 981. From what I’ve seen on YouTube the drain holes when the roof is in the nearly closed position are to be found beneath a plastic pipe. On locating I tried the fore mentioned trombone cleaner but it obviously can’t be a straight run like on the 987 as I could not get it down. Pouring water proved no blockage as it ran straight out. I’ve also seen that on the level (my drive slopes down) it would come out front and rear.
So question is. How many drain holes are there and how to people keep them clear.
STEVES REPLY
The 981 has the same number of drain holes, two each end. You are doing the right thing by checking them with water. They block up more often on cars left on the street and not washed often.
When we service these cars we always check and clean them but only charge extra if they are badly blocked and we have to spend extra time on them. So I would keep it clean, carry on doing what your doing and ask your garage to check them every service then I am sure you will be fine.
I also found this on You Tube for those of you brave enough to attempt a DIY job.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUwW7jhnhI
Cheers
Tracy
I have just had a member asking the same question regarding the location of the 981 drains and here is the Q&A
QUESTION
So I’ve come from a 987 Boxster to a 981 and as I was with the 987 I’m constantly worried about drain holes becoming blocked. With the 987 it was simple. Trombone cleaner inserted until it came out the bottom. Two at the rear and front was all I did. No problems.
So to the 981. From what I’ve seen on YouTube the drain holes when the roof is in the nearly closed position are to be found beneath a plastic pipe. On locating I tried the fore mentioned trombone cleaner but it obviously can’t be a straight run like on the 987 as I could not get it down. Pouring water proved no blockage as it ran straight out. I’ve also seen that on the level (my drive slopes down) it would come out front and rear.
So question is. How many drain holes are there and how to people keep them clear.
STEVES REPLY
The 981 has the same number of drain holes, two each end. You are doing the right thing by checking them with water. They block up more often on cars left on the street and not washed often.
When we service these cars we always check and clean them but only charge extra if they are badly blocked and we have to spend extra time on them. So I would keep it clean, carry on doing what your doing and ask your garage to check them every service then I am sure you will be fine.
I also found this on You Tube for those of you brave enough to attempt a DIY job.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ZUwW7jhnhI
Cheers
Tracy
richardm
PCGB Member
Re drain hole cleaning on Boxster 986 gen2 2004
I read with interest previous posts on this subject, and after watching a post on YouTube (from the USA) showing the locations, decided to have a quick look. Thought I’d start with the easiest first, and opening the bonnet and removing the battery cover, I was somewhat shocked to almost see my reflection in the pool of water lying in the hollow to the left of the battery, just below where a power lead goes through the bulkhead! Using a wooden skewer to locate the drain, I managed to remove quite a bit of muck blocking it,and the water fortunately drained away. I still need to clear pipe completely and then, with some foreboding, carry on with all the others!
I read with interest previous posts on this subject, and after watching a post on YouTube (from the USA) showing the locations, decided to have a quick look. Thought I’d start with the easiest first, and opening the bonnet and removing the battery cover, I was somewhat shocked to almost see my reflection in the pool of water lying in the hollow to the left of the battery, just below where a power lead goes through the bulkhead! Using a wooden skewer to locate the drain, I managed to remove quite a bit of muck blocking it,and the water fortunately drained away. I still need to clear pipe completely and then, with some foreboding, carry on with all the others!
Hi Tracy, thanks for U Tube link. I have located the rear drain holes and tested with water, all flowing ok. Interesting I also had puddles under the front wheel arches which suggests front & rear connected, however after removing the front scuttle trim I could not find the drain holes as shown in the U Tube video for a 987. Service Wednesday so will ask the question.
Adrian.
Adrian.
Hi Adrian
yes as mentioned on the level when pouring water down the rear drain holes you will indeed see water exiting rear and front as I believe there are just the rear holes but for some reason they drain out to the rear and to the front. Look here
https://youtu.be/2jFXBv7CG98
yes as mentioned on the level when pouring water down the rear drain holes you will indeed see water exiting rear and front as I believe there are just the rear holes but for some reason they drain out to the rear and to the front. Look here
https://youtu.be/2jFXBv7CG98
Thanks for link. Good video, interesting point about chocolate exhaust bolts ! I will ask OPC to check tomorrow. I asked OPC yesterday how do I check front drains and was told it's not a diy job as they are behind wheel arch liner but I will try and get more info tomorrow.
Adrian.
Adrian.
Hi Guys, and the answer is that the 981 only has the two drain holes in the hood compartment as previous models. The Cambridge OPC told me these are checked during routine services and sent me the video to confirm. The front scuttle compartment where the battery lives, has no drain holes that need checking or cleaning as any water in this area runs freely into the wheel arches. The reason water is seen coming from the front wheel arch area when checking the hood drains, is that it runs along the sills.
Adrian.
Adrian.
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