Screen Seal/water Leak Advice Please

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Thanks rich!

 

Ive borrowed toms picture from the post.

 

Looking through the hole (1) I can see water behind the corner boxed section (2) which then flows down into the footwell (3)

 

I am having trouble relating that to where it is located with regard to the car if I took the wing off

 

 

 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

I've borrowed Mowflows pic to!

 

I'm presuming that the corner I can see in the first pic (via the hole) -- stick with me here!

 

Is roughly in the region I've arrowed in the picture below?

 

 

I'm aware that my car doesn't have the reinforcing bar

Edited April 18, 2016 by Telf

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Im still struggling with this - really trying to visualise where/how to sort this problem out

 

I think the corner that is leaking is at the 'front' of the scuttle panel- however on inspection I cant see any tell tale signs of corrosion

 

im basing its at the front on my drawing on this photo!

 

 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Having sorted my back up car I've decided to remove the wings and try and track down this leak. - I need soundproofing and a carpet back in as soon as possible!

 

Anyway, having never removed a wing on a 205 are there any major pitfalls I need to be aware of?

 

As far as I can see there are 4 bolts t the top and a load seam sealant to remove- any advice would be great.

[welshpug 1,656]

heat gun or blow lamp and a sharp knife or scraper, take your time.

 

Don't forget the bolt or two in the A pillar, the ones behind the end of the bumper too.

Edited May 2, 2016 by welshpug

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

ah ok I can get a decent heat gun from work- I take it the heat just softens the sealant? Any advice on what sort of temperature it needs to be at?

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Had another look for my leak today, heres what I found:

 

Corrosion in both corners of the scuttle panel tray area

Edited May 6, 2016 by Telf

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

So I have a question! The damage is running into the area where the drain holes are on both sides. Having inspected the area it seems even if I remove the wings this area is a boxed section- I wont have access as far as I can tell.

 

Can anybody confirm or deny this please?

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

having no money to carry out a permanent repair (and being as the sun is out) I set about a temporary solution using the following materials!

 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

now I know the word Bodge springs to mind but stick with it!

 

 

Here's both areas covered with a very sticky steel tape

Edited May 6, 2016 by Telf

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Then sealed at the edges to prevent water lifting the tape

 

 

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Voila no more leaks- after the better part of 2 years!

[Pugleyrich 37 1 Cars]

Glad you got to the bottom of it. I'm going to check mine now!

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Grr drivers side is now dry- passenger still has a single drop appearing!

 

Anybody any idea about the area around the hinge ive asked about?

[allye 530 3 Cars]

I think you're maybe wading into uncharted area here, so keep pioneering for us as I think he van is suffering from this now I've had a new windscreen!

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

Oh great!

 

Cheers Ali I will keep at it

[Telf 224 2 Cars]

After further investigation it seems there is no way to get into the area behind the bonnet hinge bolts.

 

So I've removed all the loose paint, rust treated it as best I can then blasted the interior of the box area with hammerite.

 

 

I figure that will buy me a year or so until I can get the funds to repair it properly++ its the summer- whats the point in having a GTI if I don't have it for the summer months!