C70: - how to clear drain holes?

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 30th, 2012, 19:46

In the compartment for the C70 convertible (2004 model) hood, there are 4 drain holes. 2 are under the mechanism so difficult to get at. One is blocked. Any good ideas as to how to clear?

JamesV70R · Jul 30th, 2012, 19:54

Wire coathanger unwound and poked down? This is assuming theres enough room to get a reasonably straight (if narrow) approach?

End of a hosepipe / pressure washer poked in and power added?

The Hooded Claw · Jul 30th, 2012, 20:54

VERY best thing is a "Wire Curtain rod" (The "Stretchie" things that you hang NET curtains up with)

I've done mind Several times

Keith

Paul Wildsmith · Jul 30th, 2012, 23:00

thanks for suggestions, I've tried hose and air, but location makes it difficult to get 'straight on'.
I'm replacing rear brake discs in couple of days, so while the car is raised will try and remove rear wheel arch plastic bit, which I expect will then reveal the drain hose. The rear drains are easy, as they come through the boot area.

Spike1918 · Jul 31st, 2012, 00:11

1 mm stainless MIG wire works a treat, finds it`s way down most drains on cars and especially on motorcycle fuel tank drains which tend to be smaller in diameter.

Jul 30th, 2012, 19:46	#1
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 09:40 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	how to clear drain holes? In the compartment for the C70 convertible (2004 model) hood, there are 4 drain holes. 2 are under the mechanism so difficult to get at. One is blocked. Any good ideas as to how to clear? __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jul 30th, 2012, 20:54	#3
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	VERY best thing is a "Wire Curtain rod" (The "Stretchie" things that you hang NET curtains up with) I've done mind Several times Keith __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

Jul 30th, 2012, 23:00	#4
Paul Wildsmith Register Keeper Last Online: Today 09:40 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Bristol	thanks for suggestions, I've tried hose and air, but location makes it difficult to get 'straight on'. I'm replacing rear brake discs in couple of days, so while the car is raised will try and remove rear wheel arch plastic bit, which I expect will then reveal the drain hose. The rear drains are easy, as they come through the boot area. __________________ Paul VOC 90's SPARK

Jul 31st, 2012, 00:11	#5
Spike1918 Looney Last Online: Mar 29th, 2017 14:56 Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Here n there	1 mm stainless MIG wire works a treat, finds it`s way down most drains on cars and especially on motorcycle fuel tank drains which tend to be smaller in diameter. __________________ I get into a pink Volva whenever I like, my S70 is coral red metallic. Volvo S70 SE auto 1998 vintage

Jul 30th, 2012, 19:54	#2
JamesV70R Forum Support Team Last Online: Yesterday 14:03 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Watford	Wire coathanger unwound and poked down? This is assuming theres enough room to get a reasonably straight (if narrow) approach? End of a hosepipe / pressure washer poked in and power added?

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