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Just bought a 94 Del sol and I need help

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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 04:46 PM
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This is my first Honda Del sol and I can’t seem to find the answer anywhere. It rained and when I started the car up and drove around my court (learning stick) I noticed a lot of wet spots. It wasn’t any type of fluid I’m pretty sure it’s only water. The inside of the car was muggy too but it wasn’t wet anywhere. Tips or help for a new Del sol owner
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 05:13 PM
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if it helps anyone answer my question, my mechanic told me yesterday that water might be going into the back window and ill need to go to a body shop.
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 08:59 PM
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your targa seals are leaking. very common, no bodyshop needed.
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 09:04 PM
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your targa seals are leaking. very common, no bodyshop needed.
thanks I’ll have to look into that. I read something online about the excessive water could be something with a hose or some kind of draining problem in the back window.
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Old Dec 16, 2018 | 09:39 PM
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also possible, and an easy diy fix.
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 11:39 AM
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If it's not the weatherstripping, it will likely be the drain plugs underneath the cargo compartment. Those have a tendency of clogging up. Do you hear a "swooshing" sound when you take sharp turns? If so, it's the drain tubes. There is one on each side.
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Old Dec 17, 2018 | 09:16 PM
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If it's not the weatherstripping, it will likely be the drain plugs underneath the cargo compartment. Those have a tendency of clogging up. Do you hear a "swooshing" sound when you take sharp turns? If so, it's the drain tubes. There is one on each side.
thanks for the heads up, I didn’t know that! Due to me just learning stick, I haven’t had to make any major turns but then again the guy I got it from had the resonator removed so the cars a little louder. Not too bad though.
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 05:52 AM
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thanks for the heads up, I didn’t know that! Due to me just learning stick, I haven’t had to make any major turns but then again the guy I got it from had the resonator removed so the cars a little louder. Not too bad though.
yeah, I found this out with my first Del Sol a while back. Bought it from an older guy and didn't noticed the sloshing noise until I got closer back to my house. You have to remove the storage compartment and the rear window mechanism in order to see what I'm referring to. To clear it out, I just cleaned it with a rag and poured hot water over the rubber tubes. Underneath the car, you will see the water flow down like it's pissing. LOL



Yes, you have to remove that black colored window mechanism. Just a bunch of 10mm bolts and a wire harness plug.
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Old Dec 18, 2018 | 02:32 PM
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@NVturbo tf that’s so weird lol. will it spill all over the place? Like should I try to get something to take the excess water out (if this is the issue) first before I check on it so that it’s not like a waterfall? Maybe draino will help 😂 thanks for the pics btw
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Old Dec 19, 2018 | 07:18 AM
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no it won't. It's actually sealed with white silicone on the inside. Once you remove the window mechanism compartment out, use a unsharpened pencil to unclog the tube. Like a sink, you will see the water drain down. Afterwards, pour some warm/hot water down the tubes to clear them out.
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