Oh no! My feet are wet :(

[bananamana]

Hi guys,
Just on a long journey today and the rain came bucketing down. No leeks from the windows etc (which I was looking out for). However I got a nasty suprise, the car had been soaking my jeans and there seems to be a leek down near my feet. Is there something common I should know about? Ty in advance...

edit
Its a S2 130bhp 2002 reg...

Edited by bananamana on Monday 22 October 18:14

[nigelayres]

bananamana said:

Hi guys,
Just on a long journey today and the rain came bucketing down. No leeks from the windows etc (which I was looking out for). However I got a nasty suprise, the car had been soaking my jeans and there seems to be a leek down near my feet. Is there something common I should know about? Ty in advance...

edit
Its a S2 130bhp 2002 reg...

Edited by bananamana on Monday 22 October 18:14

Had you driven into a greengrocer's stall? Were there just leeks or were there other vegetables too? Brussels Sprouts can be a serious nuisance

Seriously, there has been some talk of water ingress at the seams on the tub, I believe. The normal fix is to seal it with silicone sealant. I'd suggest a search on the SELOC forums. AIUI, it's not too serious, but does need to be resolved, obviously.

[logoman]

nigelayres said:

bananamana said:

Hi guys,
Just on a long journey today and the rain came bucketing down. No leeks from the windows etc (which I was looking out for). However I got a nasty suprise, the car had been soaking my jeans and there seems to be a leek down near my feet. Is there something common I should know about? Ty in advance...

edit
Its a S2 130bhp 2002 reg...

Edited by bananamana on Monday 22 October 18:14

Had you driven into a greengrocer's stall? Were there just leeks or were there other vegetables too? Brussels Sprouts can be a serious nuisance

[bananamana]

Sorry, leaks

Was typing very quickly! Im sure you were subject to similarly critical errors in life at least once so far!

Ok so some silicone will fix the job. Will check it out, thanks!

Edited by bananamana on Monday 22 October 22:09

[bananamana]

I filled the windscreen washer bottle, but before getting the bottle of washing liquid a fair amount spilled down the side. This was performed by a friend of mine who usually knows about these things. I figure its the spilled washer fluid actually. Alls not lost The car is solid, lol if my theory proves to be correct. Ill just leave it and see how it goes for a week... Never thought id say it, hope it rains!

[DucatiGary]

a recent lotus tech update sent to the main dealers told them to drill holes in the floor of the S2 in front of the seat to drain it propperly (in the event of flooding)

mabe yours had this cleverly thought out "improvment" ?

[bananamana]

Maybe water shouldnt be there in the first place

Maybe it had nowhere else to go?

[DucatiGary]

bananamana said:

Maybe water shouldnt be there in the first place

Maybe it had nowhere else to go?

its no joke dude, all true, if your has been done then its more than likely that.

[bananamana]

link?