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Old 04-14-2003, 12:27 AM
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There is the little "hole" in the gas tank filler recess that drains any excess rain water or gasoline. Where does that lead? Is there a hose that drains to the ground? My gas tank filler recess hold standing water after I have washed the car, etc. Can that "hole" be cleaned to drain more quickly?
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Old 04-14-2003, 07:35 AM
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On mine, it makes two 90 bends and drains on the left sid, underneath the bumper.

Mine was doing the same as yours, and I managed to unclog it by blasting the hose nozzle into it. It seems to be clogged partially, and slow to drain everytime I wash the car, which is about weekly.
Old 04-14-2003, 08:10 AM
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On mine, it makes two 90 bends and drains on the left sid, underneath the bumper.

Mine was doing the same as yours, and I managed to unclog it by blasting the hose nozzle into it. It seems to be clogged partially, and slow to drain everytime I wash the car, which is about weekly.
:cool::cool: I'll give that a try. Of course, if it is a weekly problem, I can understand the problem. Partly the design. Besides, the thing eventually drains or dries. It's just a nuisance if one fills the gas tank right after washing the car or whatever.
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Old 04-14-2003, 09:59 PM
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Default Re: Gas Tank Filler Recess (NBM LS1 M6)

If it's clogged, that's a good way to possibly get water in the gas tank. Try getting a garden hose close enough to get water pressure in the hose. I had a copper adapter used for ice maker hook up which was 1/8 copper pipe. That fit into the drain hole and cleared it out. :hurray:
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If you have access to a compressor, shot some air through. That should do the trick, Guy
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:iagree:

this worked for me!

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