Water in footwells

[Buster4.2]

Noticed today that both the drivers and passengers footwells are very damp. Drivers side is the worst with a small puddle. Seems to be most wet down both sides of the floormats (underneath), as opposed to middle of the mat.

Car has been in the garage since last Thursday which was incredibly wet on the return from work.

Any idea where the water is getting in?

I don't have any wind noise, so assume the door seals are ok.

Any advice gratefully received.

[FourWheelDrift]

This one comes up quite a often actually.

It runs in from the engine bay area via the holes in the bulkhead that pipes/electrical wires/pedal actuator cables etc.... go through, the rubber grommits/seals can shrink. Then the water can find a way in.

[Big Al.]

Buster, can't really offer any advice on leaks on a Cerbi, as i drive a Chim. If you do a search for leaks under the Cerbi forum there appears to be quite a few posts about the subject.

Have you got Air Con? could be that! Bulk head grommets/seals.

If you're not too sure how to do a search, come back and I'll talk you through it.

[satman]

Had the same problem myself last week after the Essex to Kent run...but just the drivers side!..Going to investigate this weekend, as i think the water may be entering in the same way im getting fumes from time to time, been told black silicon sealant is the best to use.

[Big Al.]

satman said:

been told black silicon sealant is the best to use.

OH Sikaflex! available at motor factors.
Partco and the like. About £7 tube.

[satman]

Isnt that the same stuff they bond windows in with?

[Buster4.2]

Will check bulkhead for daylight.

Would aircon cause the problem both sides?

Thanks for the help.

[Big Al.]

satman said:

Isnt that the same stuff they bond windows in with?

They bond everything with it!

[ro_butler]

Check that the mastic hasn't cracked around the clutch master cylinder. If it has, chip it off and replace with silkaflex.

[GCerbera]

Not had a problem with this before, but found several
goldfish attempting to steal the car today.

I'll check it out tomorrow.

Go create some weather...
It's a road legal Concorde!
Graham
TCR The Cerbera Register

www.TVR-Cerbera.com

[suffolkfox]

OK, for those that wish to carry out a thourough check
CERBERA WATER LEAK CHECK LIST - circa JANUARY1998

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

O/S AND N/S OF VEHICLE (REAR)
1 Door seals
2 Seat belt securing bolts
3 Grommets in floor pan
4 Rear screens

N/S OF VEHICLE (FRONT)
1 Wiring loom grommet (or multi-plug connector on early cars)
2 Gromet for wiper motor wiring
3 Wiper motor securing bolts
4 Expansion bottle bracket securing bolts
5 Heater pipes
6 Battery Tray securing bolts
7 MAP sensor pipe
8 Riv-nut for scuttle panel
9 Windscreen
10 Door seals
11 Grommets in floor pan
12 Indicator side repeater

BOOT COMPARTMENT
1 Filler neck
2 Boot seal
3 Rear lights
4 Bootlid hinge securing bolts
5 Cerbera badge
6 Boot light switch

Ensure that door seals are fitted tight into all corners and that the drain holes in the sills are unblocked
Happy poking about

[stag]

yes like mine it is the brake reservoir leaking. re seal with silicone seal

[Buster4.2]

Thanks for all the advice guys.

Will have a good poke about when I get the chance.

[yellow peril]

Whoa....go Suffolk Fox..........

Thanks Jerry.

....//P//

[Buster4.2]

Ran some clear silicon sealant down the sides of the carbon strips on the A posts just in case this is a source of the leaks.

The top windscreen seal/fillet is just pushed into place and the windscreen bonded in underneath. Should this strip be sealed in as I tried sticking a section & it seemed to make the fit worse??????

I noticed sill drain holes were mentioned - idiots guide to location please (couldn't see them last night in the garage. This may be a source of the problem as I undersealed the car a couple of weeks ago!!!

[shpub]

Think the refernce is to the door drain hols. Underneath the door along the edge.

[Buster4.2]

>The top windscreen seal/fillet is just pushed into place and the windscreen bonded in underneath. Should this strip be sealed in as I tried sticking a section & it seemed to make the fit worse?????? <

Any ideas??????

[GCerbera]

Turns out my leak is the driver's door seal.

Anyone changed the seal located on the door itself?
Seems to be bonded on - what's the best way to remove
and replace?

Cheers in advance.

[GCerbera]

GCerbera said:

Turns out my leak is the driver's door seal. Anyone changed the seal located on the door itself? Seems to be bonded on - what's the best way to remove and replace? Cheers in advance.

Bump - Anyone?

[joospeed]

have you got the4 later double bubble type seals? if not get them .. if you have then take this door seal off, if it's been superglued you'll need the inner door repainting too.
joo