Rain leak Driver's side
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From: gitmo-nation
Rain leak Driver's side
OK a while back had leaking passenger side leak from under the cowling I fixed that, along with a new blower motor and cabin air filter. (Though probably could use a check)
We had a good/solid rain last night but nothing torrential.
But now I'm getting puddles of water on the driver's side. Both front and rear seat floor area. And considering there is a wall/burm between, so its not flowing. And certainly not capillary action.
First time it happened I chalked it up to the windows being cracked open (I do have the rain guards installed) But this last round windows were fully up.
Passenger side is dry.
If it was just the front I'd go after something under cowling/windshield. But its also in the rear seat area, so I'm kinda perplexed.
I don't see how the rain guards would be the culprit.
Headliner is dry.
I typically keep it in the garage, but I do travel for work and won't get covered parking.
(Have moon roof and luggage rack)
TIA
2006 LT 2.4 knocking on 170K
We had a good/solid rain last night but nothing torrential.
But now I'm getting puddles of water on the driver's side. Both front and rear seat floor area. And considering there is a wall/burm between, so its not flowing. And certainly not capillary action.
First time it happened I chalked it up to the windows being cracked open (I do have the rain guards installed) But this last round windows were fully up.
Passenger side is dry.
If it was just the front I'd go after something under cowling/windshield. But its also in the rear seat area, so I'm kinda perplexed.
I don't see how the rain guards would be the culprit.
Headliner is dry.
I typically keep it in the garage, but I do travel for work and won't get covered parking.
(Have moon roof and luggage rack)
TIA
2006 LT 2.4 knocking on 170K
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Check your moon roof drains and make sure they are not plugged. This thread may help: https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/prob...ocation-28155/
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Thanks guys. Walking through ***43*** pages of water leak issues :)
Ran some 3mm 3D printing filament through drain line (and water tested). 'seems' ok.
Pulled up carpet in front and saw how it got to rear section. (that make sense now)
Windows all open and fans blowing.
Waiting for it to all dry out to test to see where its coming in.
Have LCA and links on order for later in week to install. I guess I hit that 'bunch of stuff to do/fix/check' age.
(Just wish it wasn't so hot and humid.)
Ran some 3mm 3D printing filament through drain line (and water tested). 'seems' ok.
Pulled up carpet in front and saw how it got to rear section. (that make sense now)
Windows all open and fans blowing.
Waiting for it to all dry out to test to see where its coming in.
Have LCA and links on order for later in week to install. I guess I hit that 'bunch of stuff to do/fix/check' age.
(Just wish it wasn't so hot and humid.)
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If the water is only coming in the front (migrating to back), then 1 place to check is the wiring harness grommet on the A-pillar. That's where the wires pass through the pillar.
I recall several members years back having a leak in that spot. Either the grommet was pulled out a little or there was a tear in it. Could be as simple as sealing it up with some RTV if that's where the leak is.
I recall several members years back having a leak in that spot. Either the grommet was pulled out a little or there was a tear in it. Could be as simple as sealing it up with some RTV if that's where the leak is.
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From: Hurst Texas
I have not had a water problem in at least 2 years since I drilled out the cross inside of the drain grommet in the two front drain lines, one on each side. The stupid cross would catch anything that made its way down the two front drain holes from the moon roof.
One member here removed his two front doors to drill out the cross, I just popped them out and pushed from the back side to turn them enough for me to use a 3/8 drill bit to remove the molded cross. Re installed them with some RTV for good measure.
What you described is exactly what happened to me every 6 months or so, semi annual cleaning of drain lines..................not any more!
One member here removed his two front doors to drill out the cross, I just popped them out and pushed from the back side to turn them enough for me to use a 3/8 drill bit to remove the molded cross. Re installed them with some RTV for good measure.
What you described is exactly what happened to me every 6 months or so, semi annual cleaning of drain lines..................not any more!
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If the water is only coming in the front (migrating to back), then 1 place to check is the wiring harness grommet on the A-pillar. That's where the wires pass through the pillar.
I recall several members years back having a leak in that spot. Either the grommet was pulled out a little or there was a tear in it. Could be as simple as sealing it up with some RTV if that's where the leak is.
I recall several members years back having a leak in that spot. Either the grommet was pulled out a little or there was a tear in it. Could be as simple as sealing it up with some RTV if that's where the leak is.
I haven't had any leak(s) but I did seal up all the wiring harness grommets w/silicone on the pillars. Lil preventative maintenance, back around 2010 after reading about this then.. ....