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Old 08-27-2020, 09:09 AM   #315 (permalink)
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Drilling for water

Since I dont use this car in the winter, I'm OK with drilling little holes underneath for mounting brackets, in this case for the skirts.

Imagine my surprise when I punctured the right side rocker panel:




It ran for a surprisingly long time! Maybe a cup or 2 of water came out.

I'm not sure how the rocker is supposed to let rainwater out (or how it gets in), but this one is obviously blocked... or used to be.
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