Water Trickling Down Right In The Corner Passenger Footwell

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

I've removed the screw and the bonnet release and it still doesn't want to pull down like I said I think it's the plugs that are on the clips that are stopping it. I couldn't see anything on the scuttle I think it's the seam sealer on the inner wing 

Edited December 2, 2018 by Callum

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Callum,

 

I don't want to be a doom monger but I went through the same process you appear to be on. Water leak in exactly the same area, I removed the front wing thinking its got to be the seam sealer you mention. It wasn't.

 

In the corner of the scuttle panel there is a layer of sealant. Inspection reveals nothing but if you strip it all off you may find a load of tiny pinprick holes. In my case the metal was wafer thin, light rain didn't cause any issue but a bit heavier

and the trickle started.

 

Also it did appear to me when I first had this problem that it was on the weld line- the water seemed to appear from the sealant running along the line, in actual fact the water was simply behind the sealant and happened to be appearing at a certain point where the sealant was still good- it was just tracking down behind invisibly.

 

when I removed the sealant I discovered what you see in the attached picture- I did take a screw driver to it so some of the holes are larger than when I initially found them!

 

 

Edited December 2, 2018 by Telf

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

if you read my post below- around page 4 you will see what I mean

 

 

 

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

17 minutes ago, Telf said:

Callum,

 

I don't want to be a doom monger but I went through the same process you appear to be on. Water leak in exactly the same area, I removed the front wing thinking its got to be the seam sealer you mention. It wasn't.

 

In the corner of the scuttle panel there is a layer of sealant. Inspection reveals nothing but if you strip it all off you may find a load of tiny pinprick holes. In my case the metal was wafer thin, light rain didn't cause any issue but a bit heavier

and the trickle started.

 

Also it did appear to me when I first had this problem that it was on the weld line- the water seemed to appear from the sealant running along the line, in actual fact the water was simply behind the sealant and happened to be appearing at a certain point where the sealant was still good- it was just tracking down behind invisibly.

 

when I removed the sealant I discovered what you see in the attached picture- I did take a screw driver to it so some of the holes are larger than when I initially found them!

 

 

No problem I would sooner know all the possibilities even if they will be bad, is the big hole in bottom right the drainage hole? I think it would be a good idea for me to get the wing off and remove repair and reseal that whole front corner of the car

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

yes its the drainage hole.

 

Be careful taking the wing off- they crease very easily- again have a look at my thread as I detailed the various issues I had taking my wings off.

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

I've just had a look through it's very helpful!

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

Re sealed the a post today unfortunately didn't have time to remove the panel closing in the top corner of the scuttle but it looks okay from under the dash

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

Still got this leak, I've taken back to metal and checked for rust and then re sealed the scuttle corner, changed the windscreen seal for one from the museum and while doing that cleaned any bubbling up and treated it but there wasn't any in the screen aperture that would affect the seal. My scuttle panel is a bit broken where it sits under the seal has anyone had experience with this cause the screen to leak? 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

callum,

 

the leak on mine was from literally tiny pin prick holes in the metal- also the area around the captive stud where the vacuum box for the sun roof attaches

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

There wasn't any rust at all in that area was completely rust free and I used spray selaer to seal all that area off 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Have you viewed the area from the glove box side?

 

 

Peel the sound proofing back and look at the area for anything odd or water track marks. Also in the corner of the bulkhead is a angular strengthening bracket  with holes cut in it. Look inside there as well.

[miamigtimark 3 1 Cars]

If you look up behind the glove box there is a small box section / strengthener from A pillar to bulk head . The leak is possibly coming from behind there. Had this recently on my car on the drivers side though.

There is no access unless you remove material from the box section.

There is a old thread where some has removed the box section. Made the repair then welded back in.

I opted to use a hole saw to gain access.

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

That's the area I'm on about

[Callum 13 1 Cars]

Okay I'll look into that I did remove the dash to trace the leak and it came in from the very top right in the corner