The worst thing I hate about my car

Jay · 11th February 2017, 03:00

Water condensation inside the window screen (and when cold-Ice)

I have had all the back light seals done and also one of the back strips covered.
Even a bolt on the boot that was letting in water.

The boot has seemed dry over the last few years but this blasted condensation still resumes?

I heard the 75 Contemporary's had various air, pollen etc filters which I had replaced 4 years ago but still every winter, the same problem.

Is there a particular air filter that would course this or is it just one of those things

macafee2 · 11th February 2017, 07:53

to help reduce it, I saw I think on YouTube, cat litter gel placed into a sock and then left on dashboard. I think rice may do the same but not sure.

macafee2

Teflon · 11th February 2017, 10:16

If you had a leak in the past, there could still be a fair amount of water held in the carpets - even if they feel dry to the touch. There is a huge amount of foam backing on these carpets that can hold water for a very long time.

Cliff

Rooney · 11th February 2017, 10:25

I may be misreading, but if it's four years since you changed your pollen filter you need to do that again.

You should also check your plenums - when I bought my saloon it had horrible condensation issues - turned out it had a swimming pool in the plenum drains and a diving pool in the spare wheel well.

Clearing the plenums, replacing the seals on the rear lights and replacing the pollen filter left virtually no condensation.

What was left, was completely eradicated by buying one of these. You pop it on your dashboard overnight then pop it in your microwave once a month to ''recharge'' it

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PINGI-Car-...-/141568927476

FrenchMike · 11th February 2017, 11:48

To me any condensation is the sign of water ingress somewhere

Jay · 11th February 2017, 17:09

Thank you for your replies

Ps bought 2 Gerard

thanks

Animesis · 11th February 2017, 18:20

Im surprised this doenst get mentioned more often, if theres a chance of a water leak check the scuttle clips, the holders (cups) they go into can crack out of site and bleed a remarkable amount of wet into the front carpet
A tell tale sign is loose scuttle clips that wont clip in

Mickyboy · 11th February 2017, 19:40

Quote:

Originally Posted by Animesis

Im surprised this doenst get mentioned more often, if theres a chance of a water leak check the scuttle clips, the holders (cups) they go into can crack out of site and bleed a remarkable amount of wet into the front carpet
A tell tale sign is loose scuttle clips that wont clip in

That is spot on advice you wouldn't believe the amount I have seen during my time breaking that have failed in that area, one of the solutions to this, is the use of Tiger Seal around where the cups are
Mick

bl52krz · 11th February 2017, 20:06

Doyou use your air conditioning? If not I suggest you go for a long drive to get rid of any condensation throughout the car. I use mine even during the winter to remove moisture from possible wet carpets, not from leaks but just getting in and out of the car in wet weather.

rockerbox · 11th February 2017, 20:53

Probably obvious, but if like my wife and leave the climate control on recirculate rather than fresh air all the time then you might be getting the same as her car.

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Jay This is my second home Small....Far away Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Norwich Posts: 9,473 Thanks: 2,707 Thanked 2,060 Times in 1,194 Posts	The worst thing I hate about my car Water condensation inside the window screen (and when cold-Ice) I have had all the back light seals done and also one of the back strips covered. Even a bolt on the boot that was letting in water. The boot has seemed dry over the last few years but this blasted condensation still resumes? I heard the 75 Contemporary's had various air, pollen etc filters which I had replaced 4 years ago but still every winter, the same problem. Is there a particular air filter that would course this or is it just one of those things __________________ ~Karma will help or hinder you. Therefore look positive for this day~

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Teflon This is my second home Lagoon 2.0 V6 75 Conn SE Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Chertsey Posts: 5,203 Thanks: 2,825 Thanked 2,920 Times in 1,570 Posts	If you had a leak in the past, there could still be a fair amount of water held in the carpets - even if they feel dry to the touch. There is a huge amount of foam backing on these carpets that can hold water for a very long time. Cliff __________________ No. 4 of 6

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Animesis Loves to post Rover 75 saloon 2.0l Diesel Connoisseur Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Wokingham Posts: 259 Thanks: 136 Thanked 21 Times in 15 Posts	Im surprised this doenst get mentioned more often, if theres a chance of a water leak check the scuttle clips, the holders (cups) they go into can crack out of site and bleed a remarkable amount of wet into the front carpet A tell tale sign is loose scuttle clips that wont clip in __________________ Gearbox change, clutch, subframe refurbish, handbrake mod, drumbrake repair, rear coils, plate PCB repair, sunroof drains refitted, trim leak fix, cruise control fix, cleared EGR/inlet, new strut bearings, USB sockets in rear ashtray, new front brake pipes/hoses, repaired undertray, new o/s rear upper arm, refurbished rear suspension&subframe, fixed back light leak, new exhaust, fitted HID xenons, FBH fix, new thermostat, armrest LEDs, wood dash, new hydromount, natnav, tyres, numberplates

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bl52krz This is my second home Rover 75 cdt club + Rover 2.5 KV6 Conni SE Join Date: May 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 11,392 Thanks: 6,587 Thanked 2,262 Times in 1,729 Posts	Doyou use your air conditioning? If not I suggest you go for a long drive to get rid of any condensation throughout the car. I use mine even during the winter to remove moisture from possible wet carpets, not from leaks but just getting in and out of the car in wet weather. __________________ Great Barr, Birmingham.

11th February 2017, 07:53	#2
macafee2 This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: Lincoln Posts: 14,926 Thanks: 1,630 Thanked 3,032 Times in 2,181 Posts	to help reduce it, I saw I think on YouTube, cat litter gel placed into a sock and then left on dashboard. I think rice may do the same but not sure. macafee2

11th February 2017, 10:25	#4
Rooney Suspended MG ZT 135+ Rover 75 CDTi Tourer, 75 2.5 V6 Saloon Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: County Antrim Posts: 2,027 Thanks: 835 Thanked 882 Times in 557 Posts	I may be misreading, but if it's four years since you changed your pollen filter you need to do that again. You should also check your plenums - when I bought my saloon it had horrible condensation issues - turned out it had a swimming pool in the plenum drains and a diving pool in the spare wheel well. Clearing the plenums, replacing the seals on the rear lights and replacing the pollen filter left virtually no condensation. What was left, was completely eradicated by buying one of these. You pop it on your dashboard overnight then pop it in your microwave once a month to ''recharge'' it http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PINGI-Car-...-/141568927476

11th February 2017, 11:48	#5
FrenchMike This is my second home Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Avignon Posts: 4,466 Thanks: 94 Thanked 661 Times in 554 Posts	To me any condensation is the sign of water ingress somewhere

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rockerbox Avid contributor MG ZT/T Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Thurrock Posts: 244 Thanks: 37 Thanked 39 Times in 34 Posts	Probably obvious, but if like my wife and leave the climate control on recirculate rather than fresh air all the time then you might be getting the same as her car.