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Peckerpecks · 12th August 2018, 17:13

Ok then so the 75 Contemporary SE Tourer 06 plate I bought was full of water. Needed my wellies on to drive it. Anyway discovered that the sunroof had previously been taped up. Sorted all the sunroof drains and modified them with the nylon pipe joins and sikaflex. Also chopped the ends off. Both front ones were clogged with at least 2 inch of silt. So lifted all carpets and it’s gradually drying out keep putting towels in squeazing the foam then ringing towel out.
Cleared front plenum drains too. The front mat wells are pretty much dry now including the carpet but the tears are still soaked. I don’t want to be removing the whole carpet ideally I am sure it will dry given time.
However, we’ve recently had some rain again and there’s water appeared in front matwell. Any ideas. Is there anything I’ve missed that’s common for the source of water ingress? Any help would be much appreciated please.

Jackstevens98 · 13th August 2018, 07:50

have you looked at the rear light seals? they can leak and water can run to the front of the car. they are cheap to replace

Eddy600 · 13th August 2018, 08:47

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Originally Posted by Jackstevens98

have you looked at the rear light seals? they can leak and water can run to the front of the car. they are cheap to replace

Tourers don't have rear light seals but check door seals and boot seal and the little clips in the scuttle panel, I would still remove the carpet though as it can hold a tremendous amount of water and at least that way its easier to source the leak.

Dawn · 13th August 2018, 09:24

Just had this! Try the scuttle retaining clips. Theyre the white ones, also possible windscreen if not original. Just tried that with mine Friday so am drying out again and fingers crossed.

operamagorum · 13th August 2018, 12:47

A little tip from my Dad when he was teaching me DIY repairs (He was self taught and, of necessity, had to do his own mechanical work)
Anyway.........
Mix up some cornflower and water in a watering can and ensure that it is properly mixed in.
Pour over all the suspected ingress points. When it dries out, you will have a little trail of white where the leak is.

From what I've read here, I think that you will have to remove your carpets and dry them properly.
Good luck
Geoff

12th August 2018, 17:13	#1
Peckerpecks Newbie Rover 75 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Chesterfield Posts: 11 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Mobile fish tank... Ok then so the 75 Contemporary SE Tourer 06 plate I bought was full of water. Needed my wellies on to drive it. Anyway discovered that the sunroof had previously been taped up. Sorted all the sunroof drains and modified them with the nylon pipe joins and sikaflex. Also chopped the ends off. Both front ones were clogged with at least 2 inch of silt. So lifted all carpets and it’s gradually drying out keep putting towels in squeazing the foam then ringing towel out. Cleared front plenum drains too. The front mat wells are pretty much dry now including the carpet but the tears are still soaked. I don’t want to be removing the whole carpet ideally I am sure it will dry given time. However, we’ve recently had some rain again and there’s water appeared in front matwell. Any ideas. Is there anything I’ve missed that’s common for the source of water ingress? Any help would be much appreciated please.

13th August 2018, 07:50	#2
Jackstevens98 Loves to post Rover 75 Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 354 Thanks: 41 Thanked 50 Times in 35 Posts	have you looked at the rear light seals? they can leak and water can run to the front of the car. they are cheap to replace

13th August 2018, 09:24	#4
Dawn I really should get out more....... MG ZT 180+ auto Join Date: May 2016 Location: Ilkeston, Derbys Posts: 2,743 Thanks: 285 Thanked 1,128 Times in 504 Posts	Just had this! Try the scuttle retaining clips. Theyre the white ones, also possible windscreen if not original. Just tried that with mine Friday so am drying out again and fingers crossed.

13th August 2018, 12:47	#5
operamagorum Loves to post BMW 330i Touring Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Blandford Forum Posts: 378 Thanks: 184 Thanked 159 Times in 89 Posts	A little tip from my Dad when he was teaching me DIY repairs (He was self taught and, of necessity, had to do his own mechanical work) Anyway......... Mix up some cornflower and water in a watering can and ensure that it is properly mixed in. Pour over all the suspected ingress points. When it dries out, you will have a little trail of white where the leak is. From what I've read here, I think that you will have to remove your carpets and dry them properly. Good luck Geoff