Rear hatch drain hose question. - ZR-1 Net Registry Forums

Cal55 · 03-10-2013

I was thinking about installing these because of all the water that puddles there after washing the car. I'm not to keen on drilling holes though. I was just wondering from anyone that's installed them how satisfied they are with them and if it was worth installing them.
Thanks,
Joe

vilant · 03-10-2013

If you pop the hatch, you'll see a small channel between the weatherstripping and the gas cap door (at least it's like that on my 1990) for water drainage. If your talking about the corners towards the front, I just stick the corner of my shami in there, when drying, to soak up the water. You could drill a hole if you want. But I'd be cautious about drilling holes anywhere.

-=Jeff=- · 03-10-2013

Had then on my 89 L98 and have then on my Z.. Love them

Cal55 · 03-10-2013

Quote:

Originally Posted by vilant

If you pop the hatch, you'll see a small channel between the weatherstripping and the gas cap door (at least it's like that on my 1990) for water drainage. If your talking about the corners towards the front, I just stick the corner of my shami in there, when drying, to soak up the water. You could drill a hole if you want. But I'd be cautious about drilling holes anywhere.

Thanks for the reply to both you and Jeff. Yes, I am talking about the corners toward the front. They sell a drain kit but I'm a little leary about drilling holes in the body. I use a chamois also but mine doesn't dry it totally. The link below shows the kit I'm referring to.
Take Care,
Joe
http://www.parts123.com/parts123/yb....Z5Z5Z50000050F

Mystic ZR-1 · 03-10-2013

Don't drill any holes. Just swipe your wife's turkey baster
when she's not looking...
Works great!

Cal55 · 03-10-2013

I thought about that too or using a plastic 60cc syringe.
Thanks,
Joe

FU · 03-10-2013

Available at any pharmacy.

efnfast · 03-10-2013

Actually, I use the turkey baster to suck the water out of the hood lock holes. Thanks Doug, now it has another use.

Mystic ZR-1 · 03-10-2013

Steve
Don't put it back in the kitchen drawer.
Your T-giving turkey may taste funny...
D

efnfast · 03-10-2013

Huh, that explains that. Thanks again.

03-10-2013	#1
Cal55 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LaGrange Highlands,IL Posts: 46	Rear hatch drain hose question. I was thinking about installing these because of all the water that puddles there after washing the car. I'm not to keen on drilling holes though. I was just wondering from anyone that's installed them how satisfied they are with them and if it was worth installing them. Thanks, Joe

03-10-2013	#2
vilant Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: PA Posts: 772	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. If you pop the hatch, you'll see a small channel between the weatherstripping and the gas cap door (at least it's like that on my 1990) for water drainage. If your talking about the corners towards the front, I just stick the corner of my shami in there, when drying, to soak up the water. You could drill a hole if you want. But I'd be cautious about drilling holes anywhere. __________________ Joe 1990 Bright Red ZR-1 #2599

03-10-2013	#3
-=Jeff=- Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bartlett, IL Posts: 7,169	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. Had then on my 89 L98 and have then on my Z.. Love them __________________ 1990 Corvette ZR-1 #1051 Watson Headers (2" Primary) - Flowmaster Cats - Borla Catback Late Model IH - Plenum Coilovers - 4.10s Custom Interior NCM Lifetime Member #978

03-10-2013	#5
Mystic ZR-1 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Mystic CT Posts: 2,633	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. Don't drill any holes. Just swipe your wife's turkey baster when she's not looking... Works great!

03-10-2013	#6
Cal55 Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: LaGrange Highlands,IL Posts: 46	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. I thought about that too or using a plastic 60cc syringe. Thanks, Joe

03-10-2013	#7
FU Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Found Member Posts: 4,346	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. Available at any pharmacy. __________________ Frank Urbo. NCM Lifetime member # 982 Registry Founding # 237 Last edited by FU; 03-10-2013 at 08:10 PM.

03-10-2013	#8
efnfast Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Dunbarton NH Posts: 7,492	Re: Rear hatch drain hose question. Actually, I use the turkey baster to suck the water out of the hood lock holes. Thanks Doug, now it has another use.