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cruiserman74 · 05-28-2003, 11:33 PM

my wife was running the A/C in our 62 and noticed that the carpet was wet, and since i am in korea i cant go look it soooo....what do you all think it could be maybee the heater core leaking(dont know why it would leak when the a/c is on but) or that tube that drains water off the condensor(is it in the cab?) like i said i havent even touched this vehicle before so any insight into the problem would help so i can tell her if she needs to put it in the shop or just deal with the wetness thanks. (oh yeah she didnt complain about any sweet smell so i dont think its anti freeze)

60seriesguy · 05-29-2003, 04:22 AM

That's happened to me a couple of times, one time the little elbow-shaped drain hose that goes down from the condenser into the passenger's footwell had moved and was draining into the footwell, the second time it was clogged. Tell her to check for that little hose, make sure it's in place and draining OUT, and while she's at it take a piece of wire and snake it through, make sure it's not clogged!

IndioMonk · 05-29-2003, 04:22 AM

Most likely the A/C drain hose slipped off. Tell her or ask her to ask a neighbor to look under the glove or dash where the leak seems to be coming from should be a hose that has disconnected. Just slip it back on. (plastic tube hose).

That's what I have found to be the problem on most of my cars which have done this.

zach v

kling-on · 05-29-2003, 04:27 AM

same here did it on at least 5-6 cars/trucks if its not ALL the time and SWEET smellin it the drain tube... you got any buddys that could go ck it for her or did you "train" her in cruisers

Deep South Cruisers · 05-29-2003, 06:41 AM

ditto on my fj60, after finding a pool in the passenger floor I spotted the culprit under the glovebox.

fj40guy · 05-29-2003, 11:20 AM

Where is the cruiser located? If around Austin, be willing to take a look to confirm just condensation or ??

Funny one... last weekend Pam was at Home Depot. Battery on her Honda died, called in a panic mode. Zipped over with battery cables, in the 2500HD truck.

Fellow is watching me pull up, hit the jumpers, while CHECKING OUT Pam!!! Funny part, she gives me $20 to pick her up some wine and those nasty cigarettes.... and a big ol' wet kiss. Poor fellow is looking on with an expression of "Damn, wish I had offered to help her!"

He probably thought I was an ass for charging her $20.

Tom

cruiserman74 · 05-29-2003, 07:57 PM

i was thinking along those lines, i will have her check it out, thanks for the input.

4Cruisers · 06-01-2003, 09:12 PM

roundrocktom

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Zipped over with battery cables, in the 2500HD truck.

Nice choice of truck! Is it your tow rig?

John

05-28-2003, 11:33 PM	#1 (permalink)
cruiserman74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13112 Location: paradise ca Posts: 47	60/62 A/c my wife was running the A/C in our 62 and noticed that the carpet was wet, and since i am in korea i cant go look it soooo....what do you all think it could be maybee the heater core leaking(dont know why it would leak when the a/c is on but) or that tube that drains water off the condensor(is it in the cab?) like i said i havent even touched this vehicle before so any insight into the problem would help so i can tell her if she needs to put it in the shop or just deal with the wetness thanks. (oh yeah she didnt complain about any sweet smell so i dont think its anti freeze)

05-29-2003, 04:22 AM	#3 (permalink)
IndioMonk Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Member # 10152 Location: Lewisville, Texas Posts: 108	Most likely the A/C drain hose slipped off. Tell her or ask her to ask a neighbor to look under the glove or dash where the leak seems to be coming from should be a hose that has disconnected. Just slip it back on. (plastic tube hose). That's what I have found to be the problem on most of my cars which have done this. zach v __________________ Indio Lewisville TX 1 Broke MOFO

05-29-2003, 04:27 AM	#4 (permalink)
kling-on Kool Arrow Join Date: Sep 2002 Member # 13666 Location: pimpin parts in San Antonio, TX Posts: 2,827	same here did it on at least 5-6 cars/trucks if its not ALL the time and SWEET smellin it the drain tube... you got any buddys that could go ck it for her or did you "train" her in cruisers __________________ 82 FJ60 5.3, 4L60E, SOA, 35's, 456's, lockrights, ARB bull & side bars and warn 12k 85FJ60 SOLD 82BJ42 3B,H55, Fj60 p/s.... And a boat load of parts in the garage GIT-R-DONE!!!! low riders want SWITCHES... 4 wheelers want SHIFTERS

05-29-2003, 11:20 AM	#6 (permalink)
fj40guy Rock God Join Date: Jan 2002 Member # 9576 Location: Texas... off 183A Posts: 2,230	Where is the cruiser located? If around Austin, be willing to take a look to confirm just condensation or ?? Funny one... last weekend Pam was at Home Depot. Battery on her Honda died, called in a panic mode. Zipped over with battery cables, in the 2500HD truck. Fellow is watching me pull up, hit the jumpers, while CHECKING OUT Pam!!! Funny part, she gives me $20 to pick her up some wine and those nasty cigarettes.... and a big ol' wet kiss. Poor fellow is looking on with an expression of "Damn, wish I had offered to help her!" He probably thought I was an ass for charging her $20. Tom __________________ Too many projects, never enough time nor money.

05-29-2003, 07:57 PM	#7 (permalink)
cruiserman74 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2002 Member # 13112 Location: paradise ca Posts: 47	thanks i was thinking along those lines, i will have her check it out, thanks for the input.

05-29-2003, 04:22 AM	#2 (permalink)
60seriesguy Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3942 Location: Round Rock, TX Posts: 2,288	That's happened to me a couple of times, one time the little elbow-shaped drain hose that goes down from the condenser into the passenger's footwell had moved and was draining into the footwell, the second time it was clogged. Tell her to check for that little hose, make sure it's in place and draining OUT, and while she's at it take a piece of wire and snake it through, make sure it's not clogged!

05-29-2003, 06:41 AM	#5 (permalink)
Deep South Cruisers Registered User Join Date: Mar 2001 Member # 3514 Location: Jasper, Alabama Posts: 5,543	ditto on my fj60, after finding a pool in the passenger floor I spotted the culprit under the glovebox.

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