Damage to boxster front drains

[martski131]

Hi,

I have a 1997 boxster (lovingly referred to as 'the money pit' by my wife).

Amongst several other problems, I too have the soaking wet carpet (on the UK passenger side). I have succcessfully removed and repaired the two rear drain/drip trays and no longer have leaks coming from the rear of the car.

However, I attacked the front drains (well the two either side of the battery - the cenre one I can't find) and they don't seem to connect to anything. This my be that one of the 10 previous owners may have pushed the pipe off or something similar. During my attaempt to clean the drains, I've managed to push one of the drains down into the car. My questions are:

1. Can anyone please tell/show/send a picture of where the center front drain is located? I've seen the diagrams and pictures that are on the web and in the Porsche workshop manual, but they're as clear as mud! There's nothing in the diagram that acts as a landmark for the actual location of the center drain.

2. Can anyone describe how to refit the drains that are either side of the battery please? Do I need to take the wheels/entire front of the car off?

Thanks in anticipation.

[harryrcb]

Hi,

I have a 1997 boxster (lovingly referred to as 'the money pit' by my wife).

Amongst several other problems, I too have the soaking wet carpet (on the UK passenger side). I have succcessfully removed and repaired the two rear drain/drip trays and no longer have leaks coming from the rear of the car.

However, I attacked the front drains (well the two either side of the battery - the cenre one I can't find) and they don't seem to connect to anything. This my be that one of the 10 previous owners may have pushed the pipe off or something similar. During my attaempt to clean the drains, I've managed to push one of the drains down into the car. My questions are:

1. Can anyone please tell/show/send a picture of where the center front drain is located? I've seen the diagrams and pictures that are on the web and in the Porsche workshop manual, but they're as clear as mud! There's nothing in the diagram that acts as a landmark for the actual location of the center drain.

2. Can anyone describe how to refit the drains that are either side of the battery please? Do I need to take the wheels/entire front of the car off?

Thanks in anticipation.

Hi Sorry to hear of your trouble, there are 4 drains, two on either side of the battery tray 2 near the firewall.2 near the strut towers, the right one is located by the strut tower in front of the diagonal brace the left one is located near the center of the strut tower (next to it) under a wire harness

As far as putting the hose back on I believe and I'm sure someone will correct me if I'm wrong, you will need to drop your fuel tank. I dont know of any other way unless you can fish it out after you take the wheel and covers off toward the rear of the front wheel you will see an openinge where the wire harness and some tubes go in. If you can get it that way then you need to feed it back from the top but it will be a b***h to get it in. - goog luck

Edited June 23, 2011 by harryrcb

[martski131]

Hi Harry,

Thanks for the info. It's not something you would glean from looking at the manuals etc.

Luckily, the drain that I've pushed in is on the passenger side (it's a UK, RHD car) so thankfully the fuel tank can stay put.

When you refer to the 'right strut tower' and 'left strut tower' is right and left from the driver's persepctive or as you're stood in front of the car facing the battery?

Thanks again,

Martin

[harryrcb]

Hi Harry,

Thanks for the info. It's not something you would glean from looking at the manuals etc.

Luckily, the drain that I've pushed in is on the passenger side (it's a UK, RHD car) so thankfully the fuel tank can stay put.

When you refer to the 'right strut tower' and 'left strut tower' is right and left from the driver's persepctive or as you're stood in front of the car facing the battery?

Thanks again,

Martin

Right in your case would be the drivers side left the passenger