Wet Footwells

[harri46]

Hi All

I have mk2 t-bar that is suffering from wet footwells. I previously used the clingfilm method with short term success in the past, more recently I have used the Honda Shin Etsu rub on restorer which has worked wonders on the rubber seals. My problem is that the seals appear fine, no sign of any wet or dampness around the windows, yet my footwells get soaked every time it rains.

I have looked over previous postings, to try and gain information but most things seem to be related to the seals. I have checked the drains and they seem to be working ok, but am really stumped what to do next. The car has been un-garaged for many years and am concerned that if I don't get the leak sorted, the floors are going to give way through rust lol.

I would really appreciate any advice. I'm not very practical, so any info and maybe pictures to point me in the right direction, would be a massive help.

Darren

[jimi]

Some other ideas on this thread https://mr2oc.co.uk/forum/topic/water-l ... 67857.html also worth checking the quarter windows (behind the doors) they have been known to leak.

[harri46]

Thanks for the info, will check the links supplied.

Darren

[_Al_]

Personally I’d take a hose pipe to it (or any other means of directly applying water). Start at the bottom of the car and work your way up methodically.

I’d also lift the carpets out and dry below them properly once you’re done as water will sit below the carpets and is virtually impossible to get out without lifting them and drying it out.

[jimi]

Personally I’d take a hose pipe to it (or any other means of directly applying water). Start at the bottom of the car and work your way up methodically.

I’d also lift the carpets out and dry below them properly once you’re done as water will sit below the carpets and is virtually impossible to get out without lifting them and drying it out.

This ^^^^^^ but take the carpets out first, it will make it easier to track down the leak as the water can't migrate via the carpet

[harri46]

Just re-visited the thread, thanks again for all the info guys.
Had most of the carpet up, floor rock solid (not rusty) thank god. Don't thinks its coming in the from the back, will have to concentrate on the front.

Darren

[jimi]

Let us know what you find

[_Al_]

Personally I’d take a hose pipe to it (or any other means of directly applying water). Start at the bottom of the car and work your way up methodically.

I’d also lift the carpets out and dry below them properly once you’re done as water will sit below the carpets and is virtually impossible to get out without lifting them and drying it out.

This ^^^^^^ but take the carpets out first, it will make it easier to track down the leak as the water can't migrate via the carpet

Wise words of wisdom!

[jimi]

Wise words of wisdom!

A lesson learned the hard way Al
I was trying to track down the cause of soggy carpets in the back of a PT Cruiser I had years ago. Eventually traced to a badly fitted windscreen, after many failed attempts I finally took out the carpets and tracked it down

[_Al_]

For information, I’ve tracked the same issue on mine to the body seal that runs along the coupe roof. It’s so collapsed that it can’t seal between the wing mirror and the body, water is weeping in quite quickly despite someone having adjusted the window to press into it more firmly as a temporary fix.