Leak

[tvr5000]

I've had a problem with the drivers side getting wet when it rains or the car is washed. but never been able to figure it out.
it's not getting in round the door, and there's plenty of water if left for a short time. I'm at a loss. wher else can it get in?

[ralphy12345]

Front or rear?

If front, I had a bad leak that turned out to be the inspection cover on the n/s inner wing - there was a tiny hole in the sealant around it and the amount of water it allowed in was remarkable.

If rear, do you have the elephant ear in place? They can fall off and that lets the water in.

HTH.

R

[captaintact]

Odd this topic should come up now! I've just been out in Chim and for the 1st time noticed the carpet on the drivers side just under the pedals is soaking wet! Everywhere else is bone dry. NO obvious water coming in anywhere and indeed it lived outside right through this harsh winter without any problems. I haven't driven through any puddles. It's a mystery. Checked the coolant level and all ok. I've mopped up excess and removed carpet to dry so shall see. Any thoughts guys?

[Simon says]

The one that Ralphy mentioned,look very carefully around the brake master cylinder reservoir to body seal,notice I say carefully because if you give the top of the filler cap a little wiggle you may see that the sealer as become un-bonded from either the inner wing or the reservoir itself

[Pacman1972]

Try looking at the seal at the base of the windscreen. It's where mine was leaking.

Best of luck.

[tvr5000]

I didn't think it would be the inspection cover and fluid reservior, due it once being at a TVR dealer and all supposedly A OK.
But on this occasion I removed all the old sealant and replaced with new. Without a doubt a massive problem is if there's any gaps in the area due to the fact that water flows straight into the cabin. Didn't realise this until now.
So looking forward to a dry car for the first time in bloody years!!!! And the second problem I've had in the last few weeks which has cost just pennies to repair. Now thats a turn up for the books!!

[macdeb]

For anyone else with same problem. Try looking at where the bonnet latch cable comes through the body into the engine bay, that can easily come loose as it's usually only sealed with silicone as opposed to going through a rubber grommet. Just a thought, as this is where mine leaked for the very first time.