A Bizarre Water Leak

Stan Thomas · 22nd September 2018, 07:18

Hi Fellow 75'ers,

After my car had stood out in heavy rain last week, I found a veritable lake of water uin the driver's footwell - but most bizarrely, all the carpetting above the "waterline" was bone dry!

Carefull examination did ot reveal any evidence the rain water had come in from around and above the underside of the dash and pedal area, and there is no heater/coolant leak etc.

Any ideas chaps, or where I can buy swim wear suitable for an O.A.P?

Gino · 22nd September 2018, 07:39

It may be a long shot, but check the cable for the bonnet release. I had a slight leak from there earlier this year.

Rob

Arctic · 22nd September 2018, 07:58

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QUOTE=Stan Thomas;2671329]Hi Fellow 75'ers,

After my car had stood out in heavy rain last week, I found a veritable lake of water uin the driver's footwell - but most bizarrely, all the carpetting above the "waterline" was bone dry!

Carefull examination did ot reveal any evidence the rain water had come in from around and above the underside of the dash and pedal area, and there is no heater/coolant leak etc.

Any ideas chaps, or where I can buy swim wear suitable for an O.A.P?

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Hi Stan.
I expect to be reading more of this as the weather gets worse over the winter months, do you have a sunroof if so you need to read the link below.

https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/for...d.php?t=118622

Ste.Sales · 22nd September 2018, 08:51

Coming from the boot? My carpets were soaking wet, looked in my boot and I was carrying a swimming pool around with me. Turned out to be leaking rear light seals both sides.

Stan Thomas · 25th September 2018, 09:26

You got it in one "Artic"!

The pipe from the offside sunroof drain had become detached from there it joins the outlet through the bulkhead. Anyone want to buy a 50kg carpet full of water??

Salmon · 25th September 2018, 16:39

You're not alone.

If you're taking out the carpet you might consider doing the handbrake & a bit of extra soundproofing while your at it.

Personally I think they should have tiled the floor with a good soak away under the seat.

Mine was the rear light seals. What a palava.

Must say I've had other cars with the same problem. A ford KA that stunk to high heaven with damp & a Picasso like wise.

Back in the day a Morris 1800 that literally dropped a bucket in one go on my feet after I set the heater to cabin from windscreen in a downpour in Stoke. Literally had to stop and buy new socks.

22nd September 2018, 07:18	#1
Stan Thomas Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Penkridge Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	A Bizarre Water Leak Hi Fellow 75'ers, After my car had stood out in heavy rain last week, I found a veritable lake of water uin the driver's footwell - but most bizarrely, all the carpetting above the "waterline" was bone dry! Carefull examination did ot reveal any evidence the rain water had come in from around and above the underside of the dash and pedal area, and there is no heater/coolant leak etc. Any ideas chaps, or where I can buy swim wear suitable for an O.A.P?

22nd September 2018, 07:39	#2
Gino Gets stuck in Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Newmarket Posts: 601 Thanks: 384 Thanked 130 Times in 99 Posts	It may be a long shot, but check the cable for the bonnet release. I had a slight leak from there earlier this year. Rob __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] MODS DONE; plenum spyhole, bonnet cable divider block (previous owner), chrome wing mirror covers, gold fan resistor (previous owner), s/s bumper bolts, uprated under tray fittings silicone intercooler hose, Viton O rings, Crofts door finishers, boot badge, wood dash, Phil-t4's magic wand, wood wheel, mk2 repeaters, HK tweeters & Angel eye projectors.

25th September 2018, 09:26	#5
Stan Thomas Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Penkridge Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 8 Times in 2 Posts	"Got it in one" You got it in one "Artic"! The pipe from the offside sunroof drain had become detached from there it joins the outlet through the bulkhead. Anyone want to buy a 50kg carpet full of water??

25th September 2018, 16:39	#6
Salmon Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDTi Connesuer Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Winchester Posts: 424 Thanks: 251 Thanked 33 Times in 28 Posts	You're not alone. If you're taking out the carpet you might consider doing the handbrake & a bit of extra soundproofing while your at it. Personally I think they should have tiled the floor with a good soak away under the seat. Mine was the rear light seals. What a palava. Must say I've had other cars with the same problem. A ford KA that stunk to high heaven with damp & a Picasso like wise. Back in the day a Morris 1800 that literally dropped a bucket in one go on my feet after I set the heater to cabin from windscreen in a downpour in Stoke. Literally had to stop and buy new socks. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]

22nd September 2018, 08:51	#4
Ste.Sales Avid contributor Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Preston Posts: 233 Thanks: 9 Thanked 37 Times in 35 Posts	Coming from the boot? My carpets were soaking wet, looked in my boot and I was carrying a swimming pool around with me. Turned out to be leaking rear light seals both sides.