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Achilles3588
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 Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 5:35 am Post subject: What is this drain hole and how to plug it? |
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This drain hole (one on each side) is on a '91 Doka. It's down low on the body, just in front of the treasure chest door opening on each side and aft of the rear crew door opening on the passenger side (this is a 3 door model Doka).
I can't seem to find the part no. for the plug that should go here. I don't want to leave it open to the elements. I'm pretty sure it collects moisture from above (via the vents in rearmost cab pillar) so it should be self-draining in normal use.
Any help is appreciated.
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MsTaboo 
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 12:04 pm Post subject: Re: What is this drain hole and how to plug it? |
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| Achilles3588 wrote: |
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This drain hole (one on each side) is on a '91 Doka. It's down low on the body, just in front of the treasure chest door opening on each side and aft of the rear crew door opening on the passenger side (this is a 3 door model Doka).
I can't seem to find the part no. for the plug that should go here. I don't want to leave it open to the elements. I'm pretty sure it collects moisture from above (via the vents in rearmost cab pillar) so it should be self-draining in normal use.
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You're right it should be capped, however finding the stock plastic cap might be hard. You might try making one and just gluing in place with sealant.
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danfromsyr
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 12:09 pm Post subject: Re: What is this drain hole and how to plug it? |
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should be able to find a rubber one that'll work on some other form of vehicle.
or IIRC there's kits..
https://www.google.com/search?q=rubber+body+drain+plug
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CanStan
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 4:47 pm Post subject: Re: What is this drain hole and how to plug it? |
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For what it’s worth, I have these caps on my Doka:
I can’t guarantee it’s correct. The VW part number on it looks like 211 611 849.
It looks a lot like the hard clear / frosted caps that are used to cover the door hinge bolts inside the door jambs of Beetles. |
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CanStan
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| Posted: Tue May 20, 2025 5:02 pm Post subject: Re: What is this drain hole and how to plug it? |
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Here you go:
https://www.alanhschofield.com/ourparts/prod_63044...11849.html
It looks like it’s not Doka specific, and is found on late Bays too!
This is just the first seller I found. I’m sure there’s something more local to you. |
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