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Water under passenger seat

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Water under passenger seat

Post by Kbs133 » Sun Mar 05, 2017 8:49 pm

Thanks for the input and debate :D I will have a look tomorrow as apparently its not going to rain. Strange thing is that the carpet next to the door is dry - I will let you know what I find tomorrow. :headbang:
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Post by dhobbs » Mon Mar 06, 2017 7:40 pm

A lot of old cars the drain holes get blocked and the door starts to rust. Thank God for galvanised steel!
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Post by Kbs133 » Fri Mar 10, 2017 11:21 pm

Thanks mate. Is it easy to seal the membrane.
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Post by Mike6 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:23 pm

Been said a lot before but if all usual areas are ok the culprit can be blocked drain hole where the roof motor is located. the drain is difficult to clear on this side due to the motors location and water can start to fill in the housing and then spills over into the interior of the car behind the rear seat. So if it is really wet behind the passenger seat more than say the footwell this could be your answer. It is an area I will be investigating on my car as despite checking everything water is still getting in. I think the best step to take will be relocate the motor to the boot and then rod the drains.

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Post by Kbs133 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 7:32 pm

OK Talc test done as lots of rain last night. :!: Unfortunately no sign of any water :dizzy:

Ok what should I check next? :poke:

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Post by cj10jeeper » Sun Mar 12, 2017 8:02 pm

Kbs133 wrote:OK Talc test done as lots of rain last night. :!: Unfortunately no sign of any water :dizzy:

Ok what should I check next? :poke:

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Post by Kbs133 » Sun Mar 12, 2017 9:25 pm

Ok. I will try the front drains. I am guessing there will be a how to on here.

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