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21-05-2007, 10:03 PM | #1 | ||
AU2 XR8
Join Date: Dec 2005
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hey guys i have a problem with my car its a 2000 xr6 after the rain on the week end i notice that the drivers side floor is wet in the front and especially in the back i pulled out the back seat and dried the carpet but cant find where the water is leaking in from the seats did'nt get wet neither did anything else but the carpet and only on the drivers side does anyone no where the water could be coming from any help would be appreciated
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21-05-2007, 10:13 PM | #2 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Melbourne
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try looking where the pedals are mounted on the firewall under the dash, its very common for AU's, and also ive heard of B series aswell with this problem...
One thing i tryed was to make sure any bits that seal around the steering coloum at the base were in place, and i havent noticed and water getting in so far. |
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21-05-2007, 11:26 PM | #3 | ||
Walking with God
Join Date: Mar 2005
Location: Melbourne
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Is it a manual?
If so, the water is probably getting in through the firewall as mentioned above. GK
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21-05-2007, 11:53 PM | #4 | ||
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Location: ACT
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Look on the bright side, at least it's raining again!
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21-05-2007, 11:56 PM | #5 | ||
Karasu
Join Date: May 2005
Location: Melbourne Vic
Posts: 208
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Take a good look at your windscreen seal, doesn't need to be much of a break in the seal to let in a lot of water, bottom corners are notorious. other possibility is leaves blocking the drain ports under the scuttle panel infront of the windscreen (the water usually drains out under the front guards).
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22-05-2007, 02:00 AM | #6 | ||
FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 637
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i have a manual au falcon sedan, when it rains my feet get wet. Where do i have to look? and how can i fix the prob?
sorry to highjack ya thread ahah |
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22-05-2007, 09:29 PM | #7 | ||
AU2 XR8
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 163
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thanks for the replies guys i will check it out tomorow night
cheers |
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22-05-2007, 10:29 PM | #8 | ||
Banned
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Beaumont Hills
Posts: 2,536
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definately a cracked firewall or pedal box.. maybe even both. Its a common problem with the manuals.
Dash has to come out, and reinforcement needs to be done around that area.. ie welding in steel plates. Had to do it to mine, well I had it done and it cost $350.. |
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23-05-2007, 01:03 AM | #9 | ||
Starter Motor
Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 21
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this problem sucks, happened with my old AU ute it was manual. driving a manual AU still but only done 30k and no leaking so far so good.
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23-05-2007, 12:18 PM | #10 | ||
Afterburner + skids =
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Skidsville
Posts: 12,139
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Yeah I had the same problem with my 5spd Falcon. Where I was from it never rained anyway, so it wasn't a big drama. With my XR8, fingers crossed, there is no problem with it.
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04-08-2007, 11:44 PM | #11 | ||
Regular Member
Join Date: Aug 2007
Location: Parramatta, SYD
Posts: 378
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my ute leak on the driver side aswell
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