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Message: <blockquote data-quote="saat" data-source="post: 675017" data-attributes="member: 77">The key to the longevity of the motor is not to open it at all but to ensure that the motor is not left submerged for too long in stagnant water.  The motor is in a compartment that will collect water after a drive in the rain.  There is a drain hole that will channel out the water but invariably, the drain hole will get blocked by dirt and water starts to collect and the motor will be left submerged.  After sometime and repeated submersion, the water will cause problems with the motor.My motor had rusted, water had gotten past the seal and shorted it.   I had my motor changed and took the opportunity to clear the drain hole.The best is to avoid driving in the rain (easier said than done).  Park the car under your porch away from the rain.  Ensure that the car is properly dried after getting it wet.   Occasionally flush the drain hole.  See the procedure here <a href="http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63033" target="_blank">http://www.zpost.com/forums/showthread.php?t=63033</a>.Cheers</blockquote>