AC drain

[KSMITH1@mailgw.sanders.lockheed.com]

Someone recently indicated that he was looking for the mystery 
condensation drain line from the air conditioning system.  I was 
checking mine for blockage this last weekend.  The molded hose on my 
'88 90Q is just to the right of the center console and just to the 
left of some electronics module (didn't check to determine which one) 
behind the glove compartment.  The rug will have to be disturbed 
somewhat as I recall to get good access.  I also disconnected the 
module to ease access. FWIW, my hose was functional, so it is not the 
cause of the swamp/dead rat/boiled-down-cigar-residue smell I got this 
summer.  From above the engine compartment I was unable to see or feel 
this this hose, so evidently it is well below the battery. 

Incidently, I resisted the urge to pull the blower fan at that time 
for an interior inspection.  It did look like an interference fit with 
the air duct above the glove compartment.  Perhaps it can be backed 
out partially and the area inspected via the outside air plenum.  Has 
anyone had success pulling this fan.  One recent contributor (don't 
have my notes handy) to this group indicated it was a nightmare.

My glove compartment attachment screws were mostly missing, consistent 
with many others associated with various parts I've investigated since 
I bought the car (June 96).  Also missing was the right piece of sheet 
metal that has indentations for the screws and a rubber bumper.  
Anyone have a wreck they'd sell such a part from?

TIA

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