Rear window water puddling
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Rear window water puddling
Ok, I didn't know how to search it, but I've noticed that water puddles at the front of the rear hatch window. Right in the little corner, and close to the bottom of the hydraulic strut, but on the outside of the window.
Seems that there should be a way for this to drain, is something clogged?
Is my description making sense or should I submit a picture?
thanks
Seems that there should be a way for this to drain, is something clogged?
Is my description making sense or should I submit a picture?
thanks
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It's a common problem with the C4. There is an aftermarket kit you can buy and install that is basically is a drain kit. I believe Mid America (and others) sell the kit.
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Originally Posted by MADinAK
It's a common problem with the C4. There is an aftermarket kit you can buy and install that is basically is a drain kit. I believe Mid America (and others) sell the kit.
here's the link in case someone else stumbles onto this thread.
http://www.madvet.com/shop?frame=3.761
Joe
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Glad you found it. If I hadn't of been watching the Prez at the time I would have looked it up for you. I've thought of buying one for mine but can bring myself to drill the holes. Some blow out the water with air, take it for a quick spin, or just wick it out. I normally just wick it out with a papertowel. It's an irritant but looking at a clean Corvette in the driveway makes it all feel better.
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I bought the kit and it is wonderful. No way I was going to drill through the fiberglass so I had the dealership do it. Worth the install and cost. My rear seal was gone and water leaked into the interior as the water pooled in that nook area.
One note. If you install or have someone do it watch that they drill through both (and I mean both) sets of fiberglass or you will find yourself draining water into the interior behind the sun shade trim. Had that issue as well. You have to pull the sun shade trim to verify installation - overall a learning experience.
Good luck.
One note. If you install or have someone do it watch that they drill through both (and I mean both) sets of fiberglass or you will find yourself draining water into the interior behind the sun shade trim. Had that issue as well. You have to pull the sun shade trim to verify installation - overall a learning experience.
Good luck.
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What if you just drilled the holes without buying the kit? If you can't see it anyway because it's hid by the weatherstrip what difference does it make? I have this problem too and I really notice it when I go to the car wash. The kit with shipping is about 20 bucks versus a drill bit.
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Originally Posted by slicked25
What if you just drilled the holes without buying the kit? The kit with shipping is about 20 bucks versus a drill bit.
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Originally Posted by kalister1
The kit comes with a fitting and a hose to direct the water outside the car. Just drilling a hole could let water inside the car?
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Originally Posted by Red Dwarf
Get a turkey baster (sp) sucks it right out. 
Like many, I hate the water, but not enough to drill a hole. A turkey baster will appear in my detailing kit asap. Great I-dear!
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Originally Posted by Red Dwarf
Get a turkey baster (sp) sucks it right out.
...thats what I do , I also use the turkey baster to drain the water out of the under hood ,hood locky thingy ... 
...cheap and no drilling on plastic 
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Originally Posted by Paul Workman
Like many, I hate the water, but not enough to drill a hole.
What is it about drilling a hole?
Its not like your putting the hole in the center of the hood.
This hole and drain kit is almost invisible when installed! And the inconvience of using turkey basters and leaf blowers...... 
All you need to do is have faith in yourself, and a long drill.
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Well, I guess I'll buy the kit. Everytime I go to wash the car I always have to clean/dry the inside of the back glass. I noticed the weatherstrip where the water will pool up in the corner was loose. I got some black GM adhesive and thought maybe that would fix the water from blasting inside the car or those two corners where the kit will go would keep the water out. Nope. In fact using the glue didn't make any difference what so ever.
It must have been a Friday at the plant
It must have been a Friday at the plant
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I just use a $3.00 turkey baster as well.
I hardly have to do it, ever since I replaced my rear hatch weatherstripping. The original one broke down at the corners and
I was getting those infamous puddles as well. But with new (aftermarket) stripping, the puddles are small, and a quick job with the turkey baster is all it takes.
I would never drill holes anywhere on the body of my vette. To do so would be blasphemy
I hardly have to do it, ever since I replaced my rear hatch weatherstripping. The original one broke down at the corners and
I was getting those infamous puddles as well. But with new (aftermarket) stripping, the puddles are small, and a quick job with the turkey baster is all it takes.
I would never drill holes anywhere on the body of my vette. To do so would be blasphemy
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From: Why are there squished peanut butter cups in my underware?
Originally Posted by MADinAK
I've thought of buying one for mine but can bring myself to drill the holes.
Originally Posted by Paul Workman
Like many, I hate the water, but not enough to drill a hole.
Originally Posted by DINO
I also use the turkey baster to drain the water out of the under hood ,cheap and no drilling on plastic.
Originally Posted by Hot Rod 90
I would never drill holes anywhere on the body of my vette. To do so would be blasphemy.