[xpress]

i have been told that if i don't see water under the car after using the a/c that the evap condensate drain is blocked. and that it's likely this that's causing a faint smell of coolant from heater core. and something to check before looking at the core behind the dash.

so with that i was wondering if anyone could tell me where this drain is and how to unblock it, maybe a screwdriver up it and rattle it around? i was told it might be under the bell housing or the exhaust manifold?

any help will be great!

sorry, meant to add, the car is a six cylinder 320i

 

[Ronnie]

The drain for the A/C is at the bottom of the heater core and can be accessed by removing the storage "cubby" hole, it drains over the gearbox. number 5 here http://www.realoem.com/bmw/showparts.do?model=CB22&mospid=47441&btnr=41_0936&hg=41&fg=10

 

[xpress]

i took a look at number five. but number five in my car i don't think is alive.

ronnie, do you know how i could unblock such a beast?

 

[xpress]

i am going to try a coatie hanger!

 

[Ronnie]

i took a look at number five. but number five in my car i don't think is alive.

ronnie, do you know how i could unblock such a beast?

i am going to try a coatie hanger!

You answered it yourself :hihi