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Water inside door
- MT94
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Water inside door
Hi there I took my door panel off today and noticed that there is some water behind the foam membrane where the glass drops in to the door is this normal as I am a little worried as I'm not sure water should be inside the door and don't want my door to start rusting because of it
Cheers
Matt
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Matt
2004 E85 Z4 2.2i Titan Silver
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Water inside door
Have you checked your drains are clear? As my drains being clogged up caused my boot to get wet!
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Water inside door
The membrane keeps the water to the inside section of the door there should be some drain holes or slots along the bottom edge, if the membrane isn't fitted properly or is split this can lead to water getting in the car and you'd notice wet carpet on the sill
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Water inside door
I have just finished patching the membrane up with weather seal as it was pulled off previous to me buying it, I'm really surpised that the water is allowed inbetween the door as I thought it would cause rust and electrical problems.
Matt.
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2004 E85 Z4 2.2i Titan Silver
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Water inside door
Obviously, when the window is down, water is going to get in through the gap in the top. Also you can never make a window to panel seal fully watertight as the profile of the glass won't allow it. Therefore the membrane stops water getting into the car, and the drain holes on the bottom allow it out.
Mike
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Thank you mike you learn something new everyday, make sense when you explain it, glad I haven't got a abnormal car door.
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Matt.
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Matt.
2004 E85 Z4 2.2i Titan Silver
- Boris
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Water inside door
As mentioned above, just make sure the membrane is sealed well as it will let in water, I know from experience.
I used this which did the job well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Butyl-Strip-Pa ... B00CQNC8ZY
I used this which did the job well https://www.amazon.co.uk/Butyl-Strip-Pa ... B00CQNC8ZY
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Anyone have a picture as to what it should look like with door ππͺπ»π card removed thanks
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I will take a picture of mine as I'm gonna take off my driver side door tomorrow morning to make sure the seal is intact
Matt
Matt
2004 E85 Z4 2.2i Titan Silver
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This is how my door card looks, the grey stuff is the membrane I need to fix
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great thanks yes mine has been removed so need to get 2 replacements thanks
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