help me I cant swim

help me I cant swim

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shnozz

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27,535 posts

272 months

Wednesday 31st July 2002
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ok, now that JSG has put his curse on the summer and its raining again I have been able to assess whether or not my car stays dry. short answer is no.

the passenger footwell has a cm worth of water in it after last nights downpour. Having looked at the bible last time i replaced the grommets with new ones and watersealed these but its obviously not that.

Being more observant this time around, it seems as though the water comes in whilst the car is stationary so its obviously something other than the drainage holes in the floor. Anyone offer any clues? My only thoughts are some sort of drainage pipe from the top of the bonnet that has somehow got misdirected and ended up pouring it inside the car.

anyone help? if only with a pair of flippers

shnozz

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27,535 posts

272 months

Wednesday 31st July 2002
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we have been here before Pete I think I will be here again too!

that gives me something to get me started. problem is I really need to have a good look when its raining to try and work out where it comes from!

carpets are getting ruined anyways so thinking maybe replace the flooring with aluminium race look flooring and then it doesnt matter how much water comes in!

shnozz

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27,535 posts

272 months

Thursday 1st August 2002
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many thanks all - will have to give Cowes a miss sunday and get the hosepipe out me thinks. will run through each area mentionned!

shnozz

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27,535 posts

272 months

Thursday 1st August 2002
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Rich - the roof is ok I think - I have not noticed any leaks with the panel fitment and I Thompson'ed it only 3 -4 weeks ago. Plus not noticed any water at all on the passenger seat so must be from somewhere else

Roger - where did you buy the roof cover?