Finding leaks on pasengar side
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From: South Jersey
Car: '86 IROC-Z
Engine: LG4 305-4BBL
Transmission: T5
Finding leaks on pasengar side
After the past few storms the carpet on my passengar side rear was wet. I did not see any problems in the seals around the door and T-tops nor did I see anything on the headliner or door panels that looks like water damage.
Any thoughts on how I can find the leak?
Any thoughts on how I can find the leak?
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From: VA
Car: '91 Z28
Engine: L98 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
Axle/Gears: 323's
i had to find a leak from inside my car once and did that by getting in the car and pulling up the carpet, etc. of the suspected area and had the wife run the water hose over the area til i found where it was coming in at. don't take for granted that it's entering from that particular area, though. even though mine was coming in at the firewall area, it was because the sealant near the hood hinges just below the windshield was leaking. hopefully your leak will be easy to find...
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That could very well likely be your heater core 
When I bought my first 'maro my heater core was bad (leaking like a beach
) and needed to be replaced.
Replacing it isn't too bad except my one word of advise is to spend the extra couple of bucks and get the fitted hoses from NAPA or somewhere instead of the 35 cent-by-the-foot heater hose. It makes life alot easier.

When I bought my first 'maro my heater core was bad (leaking like a beach
) and needed to be replaced.Replacing it isn't too bad except my one word of advise is to spend the extra couple of bucks and get the fitted hoses from NAPA or somewhere instead of the 35 cent-by-the-foot heater hose. It makes life alot easier.
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From: Saskatchewan
Car: 1992 GTA
Engine: LS1
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There are a few things to check. First thing is remove wipers and then remove the black plastic cowl screen. Down inside is where your fan draws air. Check the drain to ensure water can run out. If the drain is plugged the water will run inside where your fan is. If the drain is operational check your A/C box on the firewall. There are seals that go between your firewall and your air/heater box and these can fail and cause water to end up on the floor as well.
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