where exactly are the sill drain holes in a facelift cab?

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povertyspec
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Post Wed Oct 14, 2015 11:05 am

..and whats the best way to ensure they are clear. just redone my wheelarch and extensive gandering hasnt located them on the many times undersealed sill. should they have any flaps or bungs fitted?.
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Post Wed Oct 14, 2015 12:41 pm

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Looks to me like front, rear and centre where the indents are.
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Post Wed Oct 14, 2015 1:05 pm

theres also some located in the hood compartment that lead to the above sills.
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Post Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:30 pm

so i need to trace three equidistant holes in the underseal and drill them clear carefully?. 10 minutes with a torch revealed no trace of them last night.
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Post Thu Oct 15, 2015 4:31 pm

ahhh and they are actually on the seam!!??????? i think i see now.
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Post Fri Oct 16, 2015 3:02 pm

right, ive found them, slightly slotted holes on the back of the sill seam. unfortunately mine were full of underseal.they are now clear and dry. A job well worth doing.
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Post Fri Oct 16, 2015 4:19 pm

povertyspec wrote:right, ive found them, slightly slotted holes on the back of the sill seam. unfortunately mine were full of underseal.they are now clear and dry. A job well worth doing.
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Post Fri Oct 16, 2015 6:33 pm

I want to make sure they are not clogged... :D
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