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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:04 PM
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From: windsor, on canada
Car: 89 trans am ws6
Engine: lb9 5.0
Transmission: 5spd
Axle/Gears: 3:09
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 Aug 29, 2006 | 04:28 PM
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From: michigan
Car: 1985 TransAm
Engine: 5.0L TPI
Transmission: 700R4 auto
Axle/Gears: 3.27 BorgWarner
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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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 04:29 PM
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Car: 86 Trans Am
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could be a t-top leak thats running down the chassis and onto the floor...
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Old Aug 29, 2006 | 05:23 PM
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Car: 1987 Camaro IROC-Z
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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 Aug 29, 2006 | 09:38 PM
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From: windsor, on canada
Car: 89 trans am ws6
Engine: lb9 5.0
Transmission: 5spd
Axle/Gears: 3:09
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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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 07:00 PM
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From: windsor, on canada
Car: 89 trans am ws6
Engine: lb9 5.0
Transmission: 5spd
Axle/Gears: 3:09
anybody else have any idea? I'm at the end of my rope
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Old Aug 30, 2006 | 10:40 PM
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From: rochester, ny
Car: 91 firebird, 02 silverado z71
Engine: 383 with custom TBI/5.3L
Transmission: 700r4/4L80E
Axle/Gears: 3.42posi/3.92locker
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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Old Aug 31, 2006 | 11:38 AM
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is that behind the under dash trim?
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