Where is/are the drain for the heater intake?

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Where is/are the drain for the heater intake?

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I can't see any sort of outlet for water that collects there. In my photo, is the drain somewhere under the speedo cable or nearer to the heater pipe?
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Re: Where is/are the drain for the heater intake?

#2 Post by mahony »

There are several small holes which drain the water away at the bottom of where your pool of water is, you need to get a wire coat hanger or similar to unblock your holes and then remove as much muck as you can :)
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Re: Where is/are the drain for the heater intake?

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Have a look here........

https://forum.triumphdolomite.co.uk/vie ... hp?t=16792

I would use something made from plastic to poke them out.


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#4 Post by Toledo Man »

Such as a cable tie perhaps?
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Re: Where is/are the drain for the heater intake?

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Thanks for the link to that article Keith. I shall have to get a cable tie and have a go!
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#6 Post by tamtrucks »

i use air line and a hoover for those drainage holes/passages,work wonders
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