Ian Vincent Posted September 19, 2014 Report Share Posted September 19, 2014 I have forgotten to fit the drain tube to the vent on my TR3a. It looks as if I have to remove the glove box to gain access to it. Is that correct or is there an easier way? Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Don Elliott Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Ian - Since the upper end is centered above the heater assembly you might be able to slide the end of the black rubber tubing onto the end if you can visualize this with your eyes closed. In my LH drive 1958 TR3A, the lower end of this rubber tube comes out the firewall behind the rear carb and below the starter solenoid. The black one is from my very early TR3A while the green one is from a post-60000 TR3A - both LH drive cars. Cheers - Don Elliott, Original Owner Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted September 20, 2014 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Don, The issue will not be visualising it, it will be getting my hand into the space above the heater! Rgds Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fireman049 Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Hi Ian ~ What's wrong with dropping the heater? Regards ~ Tom. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted September 20, 2014 Report Share Posted September 20, 2014 Take long phillips type screwdriver, insert it till about two inches or length of tube from the end, tape the screwdriver to the hose, grease the end and push onto the pipe from the vent. Pull the tape off after fitting, hold the end of the pipe and pull out the screw driver. Job done! The stiffness of the screw driver should provide enough purchase, if really floppy tube stick the lot in the freezer for a few and just before fitting warm the end a bit. Should work! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted September 22, 2014 Report Share Posted September 22, 2014 Just had to do this job. Up the side from the passenger footwell. Lots of upside down and reaching. The heater hoses definitely get in the way. Have a good look before you start and open the vent lid to let more light in if needs be. Big dop of KY on the rubber tube and fiddle the thing into position on the tray drain. Took a few goes but did it in the end. Perhaps another person's hand through the vent lid hole would also help to guide the thing. The KY will wash away leaving the hose on the tray drain tube. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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