75 leaks

fishnut · 10th March 2010, 16:28

Hi

I have a 75 saloon with no sunroof, but plenty of water in the drivers footwell. The car is parked on as downward slope nose first, as it is impossible to see to enter in reverse and I only get a good look at the sky on exit. So anyway as we were having a lot of rain I thought a cover might do the trick....alas no.
I have seen several useful tips and before I remove the rear bumper and reseal the vents in the boot, can the water really enter at the back of the car and travel forward on one side, and why did the cover not work.
Any ideas appreciated!! Brian the fishnut.

stef_uk · 10th March 2010, 16:32

I would imagine its coming from your plenums check to see if they are blocked

hth steve

Jezzer 1 · 11th March 2010, 06:50

Quote:

Originally Posted by fishnut

Hi

I have a 75 saloon with no sunroof, but plenty of water in the drivers footwell. The car is parked on as downward slope nose first, as it is impossible to see to enter in reverse and I only get a good look at the sky on exit. So anyway as we were having a lot of rain I thought a cover might do the trick....alas no.
I have seen several useful tips and before I remove the rear bumper and reseal the vents in the boot, can the water really enter at the back of the car and travel forward on one side, and why did the cover not work.
Any ideas appreciated!! Brian the fishnut.

Have you had a new clutch fitted recently? If so, check that the sealing grommet has been fitted correctly in the front bulkhead as this can allow water into the footwells.

stocktake · 11th March 2010, 07:37

Plenums always 1st port of call, also remember if the water is showing on the carpet then the foam underneath the carpet is saturated already, this means around 1 to 2 gallons of water under there.

fishnut · 19th March 2010, 08:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by stef_uk

I would imagine its coming from your plenums check to see if they are blocked

hth steve

Hi Stef

Thanks for the answer, but I am a fishnut and don't have a clue what a plenum is apart from the fact that its part of the engine, can you give me a clue? Appreciate your time.

Brian

sjc · 19th March 2010, 08:54

Do a search on here for " cleaning plenums" There's 3 0r 4 of them, an easy job but may save you a fortune.

amableson · 19th March 2010, 09:39

Finding the leak is a pain but drying it all out is a bigger pain.
The best way i have found is using a wet vacuum cleaner first then leaving a dehumidifier on a suitable flat surface running in the car overnight etc.

fishnut · 22nd March 2010, 13:31

Hi

Thanks I found it and it was blocked, so hopefully it is sorted

Brian

Thanks for the answer, but I am a fishnut and don't have a clue what a plenum is apart from the fact that its part of the engine, can you give me a clue? Appreciate your time.

Brian[/quote]

10th March 2010, 16:28	#1
fishnut Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: haywards heath Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	75 leaks Hi I have a 75 saloon with no sunroof, but plenty of water in the drivers footwell. The car is parked on as downward slope nose first, as it is impossible to see to enter in reverse and I only get a good look at the sky on exit. So anyway as we were having a lot of rain I thought a cover might do the trick....alas no. I have seen several useful tips and before I remove the rear bumper and reseal the vents in the boot, can the water really enter at the back of the car and travel forward on one side, and why did the cover not work. Any ideas appreciated!! Brian the fishnut.

10th March 2010, 16:32	#2
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11th March 2010, 07:37	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Plenums always 1st port of call, also remember if the water is showing on the carpet then the foam underneath the carpet is saturated already, this means around 1 to 2 gallons of water under there. __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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19th March 2010, 09:39	#7
amableson Gets stuck in Ex Rover 75 owner Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Boston, Lincolnshire. Posts: 553 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Finding the leak is a pain but drying it all out is a bigger pain. The best way i have found is using a wet vacuum cleaner first then leaving a dehumidifier on a suitable flat surface running in the car overnight etc. __________________ Regards Andrew.[SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd March 2010, 13:31	#8
fishnut Newbie rover 75 saloon Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: haywards heath Posts: 3 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Found it Hi Thanks I found it and it was blocked, so hopefully it is sorted Brian Thanks for the answer, but I am a fishnut and don't have a clue what a plenum is apart from the fact that its part of the engine, can you give me a clue? Appreciate your time. Brian[/quote]