Not joined yet? Register for free and enjoy features such as alerts, private messaging and viewing latest posts and topics.
Water leaking drivers side window
-
- Newbie
- Posts: 24
- Joined: Fri Aug 16, 2013 9:01 pm
Water leaking drivers side window
Hi
Just noticed water dripping from the rubber seal 1/2 way down the angled part of the window on to the door window switches. The seals although old don’t look bad. Wondered if there is any adjustment I can do to make the door close tighter to the seal, or any other advice appreciated. E85 2003 2.5i
Cheers
Tilly
Just noticed water dripping from the rubber seal 1/2 way down the angled part of the window on to the door window switches. The seals although old don’t look bad. Wondered if there is any adjustment I can do to make the door close tighter to the seal, or any other advice appreciated. E85 2003 2.5i
Cheers
Tilly
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Entered the the car last night during the heavy rain to remove the broken first aid box and sure enough on both sides, water entering into the footwells at the point indicated ....
- Attachments
-
- Borrowed pic!
- DSC_0866_zpsj7y5zbn_edit_1415025816881_zpsfn3l9r6z.jpg (50.26 KiB) Viewed 1994 times
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- LittleZ4
- Member
- Posts: 708
- Joined: Sun Sep 03, 2017 8:49 am
Water leaking drivers side window
Mine is doing the same, leaking from that exact same spot
3.0i Maldives blue, Coilovers, Bola B1's, Buckley06 Gear knob, Handbrake & Indicator badges, Backbox delete, CDV delete, cupra r splitter, RAM air filter, Bigger Brakes, M3 ARB, SMF.
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Apparently it's either
* the internal door membrane ripped or not sealed properly, or
* the door seal damaged or not sealing fully, or
* something else
* the internal door membrane ripped or not sealed properly, or
* the door seal damaged or not sealing fully, or
* something else
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- RustyZ4
- Lifer
- Posts: 3622
- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:23 pm
- Location: Maidstone, Kent
Water leaking drivers side window
I would start with some gummy pflege to all the seals around the doors it will revive them and if the water is getting around the seal stop it
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Thanks! I will get some ordered
It's also mentioned in this post, as is something about pulling up the seals.
viewtopic.php?t=63712
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Which is the right Gummi Pflege?
- Attachments
-
- IMG_20180923_102804.jpg (51.16 KiB) Viewed 1980 times
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- RustyZ4
- Lifer
- Posts: 3622
- Joined: Fri Dec 14, 2007 7:23 pm
- Location: Maidstone, Kent
Water leaking drivers side window
The first one (purple) is the one I have, I have some autoglym rubber care which is also really good
Z4 Mineral Grey, 28i MSport Auto, lots of goodies
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
Z4 E85 3.0, gone but now with son
Growing Old is Mandatory But Growing Up is Optional
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Magic! Thanks
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
-
- Member
- Posts: 230
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:58 pm
Water leaking drivers side window
I had water in the footwell also. Turned out to be the old seal on the door membrane had become detached, letting water leak from behind the door card. The area in the corner as shown in the pic was probably the worst area to be dripping water in. I have changed the membrane. So far, ok.
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Hi, did you need to change the membrane or just the goo?Jamturbo wrote: ↑Sun Sep 23, 2018 3:49 pm I had water in the footwell also. Turned out to be the old seal on the door membrane had become detached, letting water leak from behind the door card. The area in the corner as shown in the pic was probably the worst area to be dripping water in. I have changed the membrane. So far, ok.
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Wow, the membrane is 45+ quid!!!
19 Sound insulation, door left 1 51487016655
19 Sound insulation, door right 1 51487016656
19 Sound insulation, door left 1 51487016655
19 Sound insulation, door right 1 51487016656
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
-
- Member
- Posts: 230
- Joined: Sun Apr 01, 2018 11:58 pm
Water leaking drivers side window
I changed the membrane as the old one had mastic which I couldn't remove without tearing. Yes, a bit expensive for what it is.
- z4too4
- Member
- Posts: 125
- Joined: Fri Jul 06, 2018 4:09 pm
- Location: Surrey
Water leaking drivers side window
Following the advice given I picked up a coil of Butyl (Amazon) and some Gummi Pflege (eBay).
After removing the panel visual inspection of the membrane didn't offer much in the way of clues so I checked the windscreen roof drain by pouring some water out of a jug into it. You can see the water heading down straight toward the carpet. The rubber seals are are bit stiff so maybe more water is hitting the drain hole than should when it rains. Hopefully the Gummi Pflege will soften up the rubber and improve the seal plus I'll add extra Butyl to the sound barrier membrane.
After removing the panel visual inspection of the membrane didn't offer much in the way of clues so I checked the windscreen roof drain by pouring some water out of a jug into it. You can see the water heading down straight toward the carpet. The rubber seals are are bit stiff so maybe more water is hitting the drain hole than should when it rains. Hopefully the Gummi Pflege will soften up the rubber and improve the seal plus I'll add extra Butyl to the sound barrier membrane.
2004 Z4 E85 2.2i SE, Black Sapphire, Heated Dream Red Leather, Cruise
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs
Plus
- Android 7.1.2, Touch, Voice, Navi, GPS, 3G/4G, Rear Camera, Dashcam, DVD, FM, Aux, USB, WiFi, BT, Phone, OBD2
- Parking sensors
- Wind deflector
- Fitted rubber mats
- LED bulbs