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Old Nov 18, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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Default Rain Water Leak...What I did about it.

The problem is there is a pool of water in the passenger side foot well from all the rain here is Seattle.

I took the cowl off and there was no blockage. The hole for the blower motor does look like there should be a cover. So I made one out of plexiglass, weather seal, and a lot of duct tape. I also removed a rubber thing from the wall separating the right side drain.

I had to drill holes on the top of the plexiglass because the blower motor can't suck in any air. Now there is no water getting in, but it creates another problem. Apparently covering the hole for the blower motor also keeps all the hot air inside the car. When I turn off the car and leave it alone for awhile, it steams up my windshield and windows and they collect water vapor.

The next time want to drive, I have to wipe them down with paper towel, because turning up the heat and fan wont do the trick.

But hey, it beats a pool of water in the car. Time to design a new cover.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Maybe the wet windows are from the wet carpets drying out. It has to go somewhere.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 05:43 AM
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I would have to say you still have water in your car because the excess moister is more likly your problem with the windows collecting moisture, check the under side of your carpet to see if they are wet, if they are not wet, I would think you still have a water leak
 
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Old Nov 22, 2008 | 07:03 AM
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Default Re: Rain Water Leak...What I did about it.

Originally Posted by onehundred80
Maybe the wet windows are from the wet carpets drying out. It has to go somewhere.
I would agree... the extra padding in our carpets soaks up water like a sponge. It'll take a while for all the water to evaporate.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 04:54 PM
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there are two drains for the cowling, one you cannot see. It is by the long tube. There was about five gallons of water total in my wifes car. pull the carpet up and see. Best thing to do is remove the carpet and let it hang out to dry.I took five days in the Texas heat 100 degrees.Also I got a check engine lite that did not go away until I blew out the computer modules and connector s with air under passenger feet. Had to clear the code with code reader. Plexiglas with holes in it doesn't sound very OEM!
 
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Old Sep 13, 2010 | 05:41 PM
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plexiglass might not be oem, but it fixed my problem.
And i've never had to look at it again.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2013 | 11:44 AM
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Is there a fix to this yet?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 10:39 AM
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Default Re: Rain Water Leak...What I did about it.

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Is there a fix to this yet?
Yes if someone is looking for a leak detection company then they must pm me so that i can suggest them the best expert for them in their area.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 12:03 PM
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Originally Posted by justiunheber
Yes if someone is looking for a leak detection company then they must pm me so that i can suggest them the best expert for them in their area.

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by onehundred80

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You could always put one of these in your passenger footwell : ( It's called a "Leak Frog " ) :
 
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 02:27 AM
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I am currently dealing with heavy rainstorms in Southern California and have a lot of water in my passenger area in front of the seats. At first I thought it was coming from the roadster's side window, but I could feel the water dripping from the underside of the dash. I assume I need to remove the front cowl and that my drain lines are plugged. Where are the drains located under this cowl? Is there one drain at each end of the cowling?
 
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Old Feb 5, 2019 | 03:00 AM
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I am currently dealing with heavy rainstorms in Southern California and have a lot of water in my passenger area in front of the seats. At first I thought it was coming from the roadster's side window, but I could feel the water dripping from the underside of the dash. I assume I need to remove the front cowl and that my drain lines are plugged. Where are the drains located under this cowl? Is there one drain at each end of the cowling?
One at each end two in the middle as I recall.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 02:40 AM
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Thanks. Are they connected to hoses? Blow them out and/or slide a coat hanger wire through to clean?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2019 | 06:59 AM
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Originally Posted by skroadster
Thanks. Are they connected to hoses? Blow them out and/or slide a coat hanger wire through to clean?
The blockage is normally over the drain hole and maybe slightly down the drain hole. You do not want to force the jam tighter and further down the pipe. Look and see what your situation is. You can see the end drains behind the rubber combs.
 
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