I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
07-23-2005, 10:19 AM
#11
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Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
you can buy a product known as butryl tape for installing rear windowes in truck
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
07-23-2005, 10:19 AM
#12
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
you can buy a product known as butryl tape for installing rear windowes in truck
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
07-23-2005, 10:19 AM
#13
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
you can buy a product known as butryl tape for installing rear windowes in truck
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
and stuff
it works quite well for sealing up water leaks i use it for installing sunroofs
Eric wrote:
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I used
> a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel like there
> was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if the other end
> had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around freely). Water seems
> to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side of the firewall) rather
> than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to believe something somehow got
> disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look like
> or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
> > Hi Eric,
> > The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
> > and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
> > cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
> > under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
> > over the place.
> > God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
> > mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
> >
> > Eric wrote:
> >>
> >> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
> >> the
> >> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
> >> to
> >> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
> >> up
> >> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
> >> my
> >> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
> >>
> >> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
> >> for
> >> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
> >> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
> >> hose
> >> and a clamp. In theory...
> >>
> >> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
> >> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
> >> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
> >> Seems
> >> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
> >> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
> >> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
> >> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
> >> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
> >> for
> >> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
> >>
> >> Thanks!
> >>
> >> Eric
> >> 99 TJ SE
07-23-2005, 01:04 PM
#14
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
07-23-2005, 01:04 PM
#15
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
07-23-2005, 01:04 PM
#16
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
07-23-2005, 01:04 PM
#17
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
95% of the time with Fords
I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
"Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
> Bill,
>
> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere to
> gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so I
> used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine side
> of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>
> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>
> Eric
>
> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>> Hi Eric,
>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>> over the place.
>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>
>> Eric wrote:
>>>
>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>> the
>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had something
>>> to
>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>> up
>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake in
>>> my
>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>
>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain tube
>>> for
>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>> hose
>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>
>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>> Seems
>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between the
>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>> for
>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>
>>> Thanks!
>>>
>>> Eric
>>> 99 TJ SE
>
>
07-23-2005, 02:08 PM
#18
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
But what happens to what is attached on the other side? I'm only blowing
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>
07-23-2005, 02:08 PM
#19
Guest
Posts: n/a
Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
But what happens to what is attached on the other side? I'm only blowing
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>
07-23-2005, 02:08 PM
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Re: I know someone has the fix for this. A/C draining issue with TJs.
But what happens to what is attached on the other side? I'm only blowing
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>
whatever is in there back into the inside. Seems like a bandaid more than a
fix...
I've considered the sealant option, but then where's the water going to go?
It'll just build up until there's a lake IN the dash or it can overflow
somewhere. Certainly not outside of the cab...
Eric
"Billy Ray" <Billy_Ray@SPAMfuse.net> wrote in message
news:a119f$42e278b0$4831337f$9092@FUSE.NET...
> If it is connected you can blow it out with your air compressor, it works
> 95% of the time with Fords
>
> I have that hard rubbel/plastic pipe on my 02 GC
>
>
> "Eric" <gymrat@baileyscorner.com> wrote in message
> news:x6sEe.12974$gL1.2432@tornado.texas.rr.com...
>> Bill,
>>
>> I checked that drain -- it's a hard hose. Seems like it's made out of
>> plastic rather than rubber. Can't squeeze it at all. I read somewhere
>> to gently put a screwdrive in there to see if there was any blockage, so
>> I used a clothes hanger yesterday -- nothing. Actually didn't even feel
>> like there was anything on the other side of the firewall. Almost as if
>> the other end had nothing attached (I could wiggle the hanger around
>> freely). Water seems to be coming out around the seal (on the engine
>> side of the firewall) rather than the hose/tube itself. That leads me to
>> believe something somehow got disonnected on the other side of the tube.
>>
>> Any thoughts? Do you have links to what the setup is supposed to look
>> like or how to take it apart?? Thanks!
>>
>> Eric
>>
>> "L.W. ("ßill") ------ III" <----------@***.net> wrote in message
>> news:42E1A6F3.957D97EA@***.net...
>>> Hi Eric,
>>> The condensed water that freezes on your air conditioner condenser
>>> and later melts off when you turn it off, drains out of a whoopee
>>> cushion like flapper valve that sticks shut with mill dew. just reach up
>>> under the battery to the firewall and squeeze it and it should **** all
>>> over the place.
>>> God Bless America, ßill O|||||||O
>>> mailto:-------------------- http://www.----------.com/
>>>
>>> Eric wrote:
>>>>
>>>> Ok, so I found a small lake on the passenger side of my TJ (1999, 2.5L,
>>>> the
>>>> rest of the info doesn't matter...) yesterday. Assumed it had
>>>> something to
>>>> do with the rain. Pulled the carpets, and left them out to dry. Drove
>>>> up
>>>> to the lake today (no rain) and managed to develop another small lake
>>>> in my
>>>> TJ. Definitely not a rain issue... turns out it is the A/C.
>>>>
>>>> Found some stuff online -- part of it makes sense. There's a drain
>>>> tube for
>>>> the AC. Runs from inside to outside. Problem is, the outside part is
>>>> barely outside and allows the water to run back in. Fix: $2 worth of
>>>> hose
>>>> and a clamp. In theory...
>>>>
>>>> Bought the hose and clamp, but noticed something when I got home. Just
>>>> sitting there, I could watch the water run from the firewall to the
>>>> floorboard. I know exactly where the leak is, but can't get to it.
>>>> Seems
>>>> like the area under the dash is all one big piece, and the plastic goes
>>>> right up to the firewall. Actually, there's a piece of foam between
>>>> the
>>>> plastic and the firewall, and that's where the water is dripping. What
>>>> makes things worse is I have an aftermarket A/C system -- don't know if
>>>> there's going to be any differences from the stock setup. I've had it
>>>> for
>>>> two years without leaking issues. Thoughts?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks!
>>>>
>>>> Eric
>>>> 99 TJ SE
>>
>>
>
>