Drainage Issue

[bdmiko]

Just started restoring my Delorean. 17 years of being parked hasn't been kind to it.

It appears several generations of mice built nests inside the compartment at the front of the trunk, where the jack is stored. Cleaned up as much as I could reach and then I got this great idea to hose out the rest. After pumping in several gallons of water I realized that nothing was coming out the bottom.

After investigating, I found a clogged drainage hole in the box covering the windshield washer bottle. Clearing this out allowed the drivers side to drain. However I can hear water sloshing around on the passenger side and can't find any way to drain it.

Does anyone know if there is a drain in the front drivers side shell? Or do I just get my wetvac and suck out the water?

[sdg3205]

I don't think there is drainage from the jack storage area. Yes the wiper bottle casing has some holes, but not the passenger side IIRC except for a few rivnuts.

[bdmiko]

Thanks, that is what it looked like to me. Looks like the shopvac is the way to go.

[Tillsy]

At least your drainage issues aren't as bad as this poor guy...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20354&d=1373029142

[David T]

[QUOTE=Tillsy;110639]At least your drainage issues aren't as bad as this poor guy...


Other favorite places to check include the fuse box area behind the passenger seat, and the heater box. Use disinfectant and wear breathing protection. Other things to look for include spiders underneath.
David Teitelbaum

[Farrar]

At least your drainage issues aren't as bad as this poor guy...

http://dmctalk.org/attachment.php?attachmentid=20354&d=1373029142

http://d104xtrw2rzoau.cloudfront.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/2ac29_surprised-cat1.jpeg

[DMC5180]

However I can hear water sloshing around on the passenger side and can't find any way to drain it.

Does anyone know if there is a drain in the front drivers side shell? Or do I just get my wetvac and suck out the water?

Here is a link to video INSIDE the Passenger side front corner.

http://dmctalk.org/showthread.php?4117-VIN-559-Captain-s-Log&p=110772#post110772

The Access hole shown is only found on Very early VIN 500 cars. DO NOT Drill one in yours. However, you can see that the bottom of that area is just fiberglass so you could drill a small 1/8-3/16 drainage hole in the bottom of yours to let the water out.

[bdmiko]

Thanks for the video. I actually thought about drilling a hole but instead used a shopvac. Between the shopvac and leaving it in the sun all day, I think it completely dried. Hmmm... maybe next time I'll start with a shopvac instead of a hose.