A/C drain hose in engine bay?

Umski · Jul 14th, 2022, 15:16

Hello folks,

Quick question - does anyone know where the outlet from the A/C condensate pipe should run out to - I see the pipe coming out from the firewall on the passenger side but then it just drips onto the steering rack gaiter which I thought was a bit strange. I wouldn't have noticed had I not changed the steering rack gaiter over the weekend and now discover that the A/C condensate is weeing all over it! A pic would be helpful if anyone can't get into the nook it sits in

Many thanks as always!

ITSv40 · Jul 14th, 2022, 16:41

That sounds correct. Mine has a 90 degree elbow and just drops onto anything that may be in the way. Not sure what it hits - it is pure water, so never been a great concern.

Umski · Jul 15th, 2022, 08:44

Thanks, yes it doesn't look like anything is missing or has fallen off but I just thought it odd that it just drips on to the gaiter rather than being routed a bit further down

It would also explain why the old gaiter had some fluid in it which I was fearing was power steering fluid although the level hadn't changed - getting close to 20 years old now so bits are slowly starting to disintegrate

Jul 14th, 2022, 15:16	#1
Umski Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:34 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Soham	A/C drain hose in engine bay? Hello folks, Quick question - does anyone know where the outlet from the A/C condensate pipe should run out to - I see the pipe coming out from the firewall on the passenger side but then it just drips onto the steering rack gaiter which I thought was a bit strange. I wouldn't have noticed had I not changed the steering rack gaiter over the weekend and now discover that the A/C condensate is weeing all over it! A pic would be helpful if anyone can't get into the nook it sits in Many thanks as always!

Jul 14th, 2022, 16:41	#2
ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Yesterday 22:22 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	That sounds correct. Mine has a 90 degree elbow and just drops onto anything that may be in the way. Not sure what it hits - it is pure water, so never been a great concern. __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

Jul 15th, 2022, 08:44	#3
Umski Junior Member Last Online: Apr 3rd, 2024 13:34 Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Soham	Thanks, yes it doesn't look like anything is missing or has fallen off but I just thought it odd that it just drips on to the gaiter rather than being routed a bit further down It would also explain why the old gaiter had some fluid in it which I was fearing was power steering fluid although the level hadn't changed - getting close to 20 years old now so bits are slowly starting to disintegrate

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