goldke70 Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 Hey All, Need a bit of help regarding water leaking in from the fan/heater (as I think this is the problem). :P The Story Got into the Pano last night and found at-least a foot of water (slight exaggeration) in the front passenger foot well. So I then proceeded to tear the car apart and found the padding under the vinyl flooring (yes panos had vinyl not carpet) was absolutely saturated meaning the water had got passed the vinyl somehow also.. Now its been raining for a while in Brissy so this could have been an accumulation over a few days I'm guessing.... Anyhow I took out all the plastics surrounding the area, all the way back to the fan. I got a torch and ran my hands over all the surfaces up the back of the firewall and down the side pillar etc, but I couldn't find a water trail. Floor is also watertight and plugs are in-tact so its definitely coming from above.. The only place I found water was on the base of the fan, (dripping off one of the screws), so I proceeded to tear that apart and then went and took out the bonnet cowling and searched in the air vent/channel (where wipers screw into). However with the way the body channels down to the fan I can't see how the water is leaking into the fan... :y: At the moment my only thought is that the water has made it in because the fan was on 'outside air' not 'recycle', but that shouldn't really cause it to happen either.. Anyone thats had a similar problems any info would be great... :S In the mean time I'm going to re-seal everything up again and then hit it with the hose and check for leaks... Quote
Raven Posted February 13, 2008 Report Posted February 13, 2008 Hey champ. Check all your hose connections to the heater core. My KE25 used to leak and one day the hose popped off and nearly cooked my female passengers legs. Wouldnt want to have burnt legs now, so the best thing I can suggest is get the car to operating temp, put the heater on and see if you can find any leaks during daylight hours. :y: Also check the condition of your windscreen rubber, especially in the corners. The older they are, the more likely they are to shrink and let water in. Door seals is another one to check for too. Hope that helps! Raven Quote
goldke70 Posted February 13, 2008 Author Report Posted February 13, 2008 Also check the condition of your windscreen rubber, especially in the corners. The older they are, the more likely they are to shrink and let water in. Door seals is another one to check for too. Hope that helps! Raven Hey Raven, Cheers, will definitely check windscreen and doors, just though it was odd not to find a wet trail from the leak. Don't think its the heater, but will double check.. :y: sunroof... dfunkt... wish I had one!! Quote
reg_ke35 Posted February 17, 2008 Report Posted February 17, 2008 Yeah my KE35 leaks thru the front window rubber in the corner, the rubbers on these cars are probably original. Reg Quote
7shades Posted February 17, 2008 Report Posted February 17, 2008 Check your bungs :P And everywhere there's a hole in the firewall Quote
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