Blocked Drains Options

[GIDDLEPIN]

Here are a couple of bits of preventative maintenance that will save a soggy interior and seized filler cap hinge.

The MkIII Roadster is prone to waterlogged interiors due to the clogging up of the two drain valves located behind the side engine vents.
You can check if these are clear by pulling the hood about half way back and looking down between the hood and body side near the engine intakes, if it looks dry then all is well but if you see a pool of water then likely as not the drain valves are blocked.
The side vent covers are easily removed with a little care and clearing the blockage is very easy.
While the nearside cover is off it is possible to access the filler cap hinge behind, this can then be lubricated which will prevent the inconvenience of not being able to fill up.

Here are the photographs I took while doing my car.

Hope it will be of help to some of you

[TheNissanMan]

You forgot the final step, have beer/wine & relax

[cfc1]

I think you should pin this one... maybe after you get a few replies congratulating you an a job well done though

[1bloke1dog1mr2]

Recently washed my roof and waterproofed for the coming winter season. Having glugged about for a day, I remembered about the drains either side. Having small hands I managed to get all the dry leaves and general crud out through the without having to remove the side vents.

Very useful tips here Giddlepin, agree with the drink too rhaines!!!

[Soupy]

Ahh, very handy guide.

I'm a new MR2 owner, picked up an 03 plate roadster about 3 months ago and after the recent heavy rain i noticed a small puddle of water in the storage compartments behind the seats - is this likely to be the cause?

[cfc1]

More than likely.. yes.

[1bloke1dog1mr2]

Hey Soupy,

You might also notice that your windows are constantly misting up from condensation, specifically the side that the water is.

[Andie_M]

will mr toyota do this for me? i'll prob break something!

[rosco_mr-s]

Hey folks,

I've just recently signed up to this forum after buying my 2000 mr-s about a month ago.

I too have this problem with the driver side luggage compartment filling up with what i can only assume as rain water.

I called Mr T and he said he'd fix it for £120....my *****.

So instead i'm gonna try valiantly this weekend with a friend to fix my problem with the help of the photos above. I'll let you know how i get on. I just thought i'd express my thanks for having this handy little forum that could potentially save me a little over a hundred bucks.

Many thanks!

Ross