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There is a lot of water leaking into my passenger footwell. 99% sure its going through the door drain holes and then overwhelming the door seal (which is quite new).
Presumably whilst some water will get always into the door, it shouldn't be as much as this. Is the outer door / window seal (which doesn't look too bad) the likely culprit and, if so, how difficult is replacement?
I'm assuming the arrangement isn't Tamora specific, hence the post on the general thread.
All advice appreciated!
Presumably whilst some water will get always into the door, it shouldn't be as much as this. Is the outer door / window seal (which doesn't look too bad) the likely culprit and, if so, how difficult is replacement?
I'm assuming the arrangement isn't Tamora specific, hence the post on the general thread.
All advice appreciated!
I had a similar problem with mine Richard and noticed that the drain holes that ran alongside under the door were capped with clear plastic covers so I removed them. I made the assumption they were drainage holes anyway, rightly or wrongly. Not sure this will apply to your situation but who knows :-).
My car is leak free.
Seals+direct (www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk) for the door/hoop seal you will need a 6m/2m length. Code for the seal is ETS58 its about £4.88/meter which is cheaper than the usual TVR spares suppliers. SRS1905 is the foam seal along the targa top where it meets the door glass. 2M is fine for doing both sides.
I would check if the bungs are still in place (holes under the door to access the bolts to remove the door cards) and remove them.
Then check the seals to see if they have indentations/cut outs (you make these yourself) to allow water that runs along the inside of the seal edge to drain away. You need 2 one either end of the flat door section of the seal
Lastly, look at the rubber B post toppers and check they are mounted square so the water can't run down the edge of the targa and into the car rather than down the outside of the door seal.
Shep
Seals+direct (www.sealsplusdirect.co.uk) for the door/hoop seal you will need a 6m/2m length. Code for the seal is ETS58 its about £4.88/meter which is cheaper than the usual TVR spares suppliers. SRS1905 is the foam seal along the targa top where it meets the door glass. 2M is fine for doing both sides.
I would check if the bungs are still in place (holes under the door to access the bolts to remove the door cards) and remove them.
Then check the seals to see if they have indentations/cut outs (you make these yourself) to allow water that runs along the inside of the seal edge to drain away. You need 2 one either end of the flat door section of the seal
Lastly, look at the rubber B post toppers and check they are mounted square so the water can't run down the edge of the targa and into the car rather than down the outside of the door seal.
Shep
Thanks Mr M and Shep.
I think it's the door seal. I found the below which I have tried. Will report back if it works.
I think it's the door seal. I found the below which I have tried. Will report back if it works.
ChimpanLucky said:
The door seals are a common source of leaks.
Water seems to pass through the door itself because the window seals are ineffectual.
As this water exits the door via it's drain holes it can pool on top of he seal door itself.
It then overcomes the door seal and enters the car wetting the carpets.
The door seal mod is very simple but overcomes this problem.
At each corner of the horizontal lower run of the door seal just before it turns to go vertical, you need to make a small hole.
Squirt some super glue into your two holes and press the seal flat, the super glue will hold it flat permanently.
The two flattened seal areas act as channels for the water to escape.
Result, no more wet carpets.
Water seems to pass through the door itself because the window seals are ineffectual.
As this water exits the door via it's drain holes it can pool on top of he seal door itself.
It then overcomes the door seal and enters the car wetting the carpets.
The door seal mod is very simple but overcomes this problem.
At each corner of the horizontal lower run of the door seal just before it turns to go vertical, you need to make a small hole.
Squirt some super glue into your two holes and press the seal flat, the super glue will hold it flat permanently.
The two flattened seal areas act as channels for the water to escape.
Result, no more wet carpets.
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