Wet carpets

[Storer]

Had to collect Cerbera from dealers this morning, after another repair, and it was monsoon weather all the way home (75 miles). Carpets in front and rear foot-wells are soaking wet now. It probably stood outside at dealers last week and over weekend so not necessarily just the drive back.

Where does the water get in? There doesn't look to be any obvious entry points, though the door windows are a possible culprit.

So, have other on here had the same problem and managed to solve it?

Any suggestions would be most helpful.

PS It's a 97 car if it makes any difference.

[ff5317]

Check the sealant around the brake fluid reservoir as this is normally where it gets in on the drivers side.

[BLUETHUNDER]

Storer said:

Had to collect Cerbera from dealers this morning, after another repair, and it was monsoon weather all the way home (75 miles). Carpets in front and rear foot-wells are soaking wet now. It probably stood outside at dealers last week and over weekend so not necessarily just the drive back.

Where does the water get in? There doesn't look to be any obvious entry points, though the door windows are a possible culprit.

So, have other on here had the same problem and managed to solve it?

Any suggestions would be most helpful.

PS It's a 97 car if it makes any difference.

Take the panel off around the wipers,and silicon all the holes and panels going in and out of the bulkhead,including the panel that gains access for the wiper wheel boxes.

[Storer]

Thanks for then advice. Looks like a job for the weekend then. Must get the carpets out and dry them too.

[Old Geezer]

Door seals!

I was going to silicon mine in this afternoon after I washed the car!
Especially where it joins together at the gap!

But it bloody started to rain again!

[Onzlouk]

Door seals +1!
Found my new carpets a bit damp and ive just had it @@@@ing retrimmed
i can see both sides where its coming in just in front of the seal join where they need fitting better, im going to silicone them when (if it ever) stops raining. Shouldnt be too much of a headache im just damn annoyed.

[southendpier]

there is also a rubber 'drainage' plug on the floor in front of the driver's seat just check that is still there.

[Storer]

My door seals are not very good at the join. Can you get genuine new ones or is it a case of sending a piece to one of the kit car suppliers?

I will also check the bung. Thanks for the heads up.

[SimonKD]

Hi Storer

A list of water ingress points on the front offside on the Cerb.

1. The grommets which the throttle cable, water temperature capillary tube brake servo hose pass through
2. Clutch master cylinder cover
3. Pedal box securing bolts
4. Brake master cylinder reservoir bolts
5. Bolts securing bonnet stay rod bracket
6. Oil pipe union
7. Scuttle panel securing riv-nut
8. Brake block mounted on toe board
9. Grommets in floor pan
10. Bonnet release shaft
11. Windscreen
12. Bolts securing bonnet lock bracket
13. Door seals
14. Steering column bearing
15. Indicator side repeater

And the nearside footwell........

1. Wiring loom grommet or multiplug connector on early cars.
2. Grommet for wiper motor wiring
3. Wiper motor securing bolts
4. Expansion tank bracket securing bolts
5. Heater pipes
6. Battery tray securing bolts
7. MAP sensor pipe (barometric pressure pipe from rear l/h airbox)
8. Rivnut for scuttle panel
9. Windscreen
10. Door seals
11. Grommets in floorpan
12. Indicator side repeater

and as for the rear nearside & offside

1. Seat belt securing bolts
2. Door seals
3. Grommets in floorpan
4. Rear screen

Regards
Simon

Edited by SimonKD on Wednesday 4th June 19:15

Edited by SimonKD on Wednesday 4th June 19:19

[Storer]

With a list like that Simon it must be like a sieve!!!!!!!!!!

[neil0205]

Can I give you all a bit of advice that`d save you loads of time...park the cerb on a slope. I had the same problem and have now cured it by parking the rear wheels on a few lengths of 3x2. Problem solved, no more leaks!

[neil0205]

Can I give you all a bit of advice that`d save you loads of time...park the cerb on a slope. I had the same problem and have now cured it by parking the rear wheels on a few lengths of 3x2. Problem solved, no more leaks!

[Storer]

The car is garaged when with me but I think the problem was caused by it being at the dealers for about 10 days.

The slope method needs the front or rear higher?