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Post by wurlycorner » Wed Jan 10, 2018 9:06 am

That's a pain, fweaky

For that kind of leak, I'd suggest checking the rear screen seals (including looking at the fixings for the trim at the bottom of the rear window), the tail lights and the radio aerial.


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Post by Free Ranj Egg » Wed Jan 10, 2018 10:42 am

I may be off topic with this mate, but when I had my golf VR6 I had the same problem. The passenger footwell was soaked and I later found out it was a heater matrix. I am not sure if the ludes have one or where they are located, but it could be something to do with the heating system. They tend to be waterbased so it might be an idea to check that out.

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Post by honda-hardy » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:03 pm

Cheers for all the pointers. I’ll lake a look tomorrow. But for now I shall wallow in my own gay self pity thinking about my soggy atts :lol:

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Post by honda-hardy » Fri Jan 12, 2018 10:04 pm

It’s rain water not coolant. First thing I checked with an antifreeze tester.

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Post by Free Ranj Egg » Wed Jan 17, 2018 4:49 pm

Honda-hardy - In that case then you can call me a knob lol
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Post by nitin_s1 » Wed Jan 17, 2018 7:52 pm

RattyMcClelland wrote:I blame ATTS.

Since its located on the left driveshaft it allows water to enter the pillar seals.
Since removing ATTS my car has been dry as a bone.
I agree :lol:

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Post by honda-hardy » Wed Jan 17, 2018 11:45 pm

:lol:

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Post by vanzep » Thu Jan 18, 2018 5:36 pm

water in footwell of my BB1 turned out to be inner door seal which i replaced along with new flare holder trim bit and plastic scuff/sill plate - all were a bit broken and hadnt been fitted back quite correctly - this allowed water past the seals - all is dry now :)
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Post by wurlycorner » Thu Jan 18, 2018 10:46 pm

Excellent news that you've managed to track it down.

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Post by vanzep » Fri Jan 19, 2018 10:34 am

yeah its been a bit of a mission and a pretty bad time of year to be dealing with this kind of problem but got it fixed for under £40 so cant complain.
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