I know all about the targa drains, thanks to Jeff's recent post, but I have a question regards what I think is a drain tube on my slick top.

 

I cut out a patch of rust from the outer sill just in front of the drivers side rear wheel/directly below the filler flap.

 

I cut it out over sized so I can cut the bad parts off the inner sill, and do the welding, and what looks like a rusted drain tube fell out.

 

I don't have pictures (can post tomorrow if required) but what I am trying to figure out is;

 

1/ Is it a drain tube?

 

2/ Does it serve a purpose on a slick top (to clear water from under the boot hatch or something) or is it a redundant part?

 

3/ Fabricating a replacement is easy if it is required, but where should it connect to?

 

Cheers for any suggestions, Derek.

sure its not the drain from the fuel cap flap area?

 

open the fuel flap there should be a hole just inside the door...

Theres a thought........Nice one!

 

Will check and report back tomorrow. Cheers.

was i right?

There definitely is a ventilation / drain in that area.

was i right?

 

Wish you were matey... Defo nothing behind the cap.

 

 

Dunno if I embedded the pic properly, but that is the remains of the tube.

 

I got right up in the hole with my torch, and I can't see any sign of a hose that you would expect to be on there if it was a drain, although I am 100% confident that is what it is........

 

Its put me on a stop - I have welded and plated the two inner sill pieces, but I don't want to weld up the outer panel until I figure this out.

Ok so I am crap at inserting pictures.

 

Here is a link

 

http://www.flickr.com/photos/59325118@N05/5438890432/

that is the same as the drain tubes on the targa zeds, could well be just a part that is used in both SWB and LWB, as im sure it was welded to the original inner sill strengtheners. If it was used on yours you would see a clear plastic tube that slides over it. hope this helps.

that is the same as the drain tubes on the targa zeds, could well be just a part that is used in both SWB and LWB, as im sure it was welded to the original inner sill strengtheners. If it was used on yours you would see a clear plastic tube that slides over it. hope this helps.

 

Thats what I was thinking - it's easier to put it on all the panels at production, even if it's unused on some models, then not use it if not required.

 

I'm just going to seal her up now - Cheers all for your input.