Water under my carpet???
10-04-03, 11:17 AM
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Water under my carpet???
I was pulling out the harness and pulle dback some of the carpet and found a pool of water. Where the hell could this have come from? I plan on pulling out all the carpet to save some pounds but this cant be good. Anyone have this happen to them?
-Stew
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10-04-03, 05:36 PM
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Water under the front footwells is most likely coolant from the heater.  Try and use a white paper towel to soak up some of it, and it should be the same color as your coolant.  Cross you fingers it's just the heater hoses, as if the heater core is leaking, it's a lot of labor to remove it.  To do the heater hoses, look in the engine bay and there are two hoses going into the firewall right about the center - they should be able an inch in diameter.  CAREFULLY remove them and notice all the crap on them - clean thoroughly.  CAREFULLY put them back and reclamp - the heater ends are very soft copper, and they are easy to dent!
If you find water in the REAR behind the seat, it's a good chance your sunroof (drain) is leaking.  You might be able to spot it from the top, but most likely you'll need to pull the headliner to inspect the sunroof drain - it'll most likely have rust holes in it.  Also, check the rubber hose that runs down the B-pillar - mines was crimped, and the water pooling eventually made rust holes allowed water into the car.
-Ted
If you find water in the REAR behind the seat, it's a good chance your sunroof (drain) is leaking.  You might be able to spot it from the top, but most likely you'll need to pull the headliner to inspect the sunroof drain - it'll most likely have rust holes in it.  Also, check the rubber hose that runs down the B-pillar - mines was crimped, and the water pooling eventually made rust holes allowed water into the car.
-Ted
10-05-03, 09:09 PM
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Thanks guys. Well it looks just like water. I had pulled the motor and there was water in the heater core hoses. One thing i just noticed also was there is a hole in the firewall. Looks like a hose goes there but im confused. All the A/C crap was removed before I got the car. Coudl it just be some unlucky water that made its way thru the hole? My car has been non running since July. Hope to change thay soon. Thanks again!
-Stew
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