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Old 08-29-2006, 05:04 PM   #1
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WHERE IS THIS WATER COMING FROM
After it rains I find a pool of water in the lowest part of the passenger side floor.
seems like its coming from under the dash. HELP!
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Old 08-29-2006, 05:28 PM   #2
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i had this problem it was actually a hole in my floor dont know how water got up inthere but i used some coldweld to seal the hole up and had no problems after. check it out...
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could be a t-top leak thats running down the chassis and onto the floor...
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Old 08-29-2006, 06:23 PM   #4
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i have this same problem, i think its at least in part due to my t tops. however i haven't taken the time to find the source of the leak.
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Old 08-29-2006, 10:38 PM   #5
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sounds like a pretty common problem, i have a feeling its coming from the area between the hood and windshield. it seems to come from under the dash, not near the window or door.
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anybody else have any idea? I'm at the end of my rope
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good chance that its a plugged cowl drain and its comin in through the heater/ac box. pull the cowl trim and clean out the cowl pan. also i would clean out the heater box to if u can.
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is that behind the under dash trim?
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