wet carpets

[daren parker]

i cant find where the water is comming from ,its like a pond in my chim.ive noticed there is no seal on the bonnet and the water drips on to the engine then drips off the gas peddal ,allso the carpets behind the seat are rearly wet.is this normal for these cars ,apart from that i love the car cheers

[Woody_450]

Just suffered the same thing on mine, resealed the brake/clutch cover on the drivers wing and fabsil'd the hood and bob's yer unkle! more here

Rich

[daren parker]

thanks for that i will have a look at that daz

[Chimjunkie]

Have had several leaks over the years. 1st from the brake/clutch reservoir seal, 2nd from front edge of door seal, 3rd from gap in hood/rubber seal around velcro area. All easy to sort out.

[andy-w]

been a while since anyone has mentioned elephant ears...!!!

[CHGRIFF]

Had the same problem with several TVR Griffith and Chimareas over the years, 2 weeks ago the Chim filled with water after heavy rainfall, might as well have left the roof off. No apparent leaks.
General problem is the fabic roof material loses its waterproofing quality and needs re-proofing.
I buy FABSIL from a local camping shop, as it is also used for re-proofing tents. Just brush on the liquid and let dry. I suggest this should be carried out annually to roof and rear window section.

[aidanbree]

I need to waterproof the roof. Has anyone tried FABSIL spray?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARAVAN-AWNING-TENT-FABSIL-R...

Thanks

Aidan

[davetherave1970]

aidanbree said:

I need to waterproof the roof. Has anyone tried FABSIL spray?
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CARAVAN-AWNING-TENT-FABSIL-R...

Thanks

Aidan

I used it last October. Still repels/beads water well today.
Was thinking of doing again soon though.