Mysterious Water Ingress

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Mysterious Water Ingress

Postby mikeamyers536 » Thu Feb 01, 2024 5:03 pm

I have a 58 plate modern xk150 Coupe which is be-deviled with a leak into the rear passenger footwell. The presumed rainwater collects, even though the car is not much used at the moment, and has to be removed manually by soaking up with a large sponge. Clearly this situation has to be resolved to avoid long term damage to wiring/electrical problems.
Has any one suffered a similar problem or can offer advice as to the best way to proceed

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Re: Mysterious Water Ingress

Postby mike020150 » Fri Feb 02, 2024 10:39 am

Although the water may collect in the rear of the car, it's not unknown for the infamous 'duck's bill', responsible for releasing aircon condensate to the underside of the car, to be the culprit. Consequently, while you are looking for leaks, it's worth checking that the duck's bill isn't blocked/distorted. Mike.
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Re: Mysterious Water Ingress

Postby andypryce » Fri Feb 02, 2024 7:13 pm

Another common issue is the seals around the rear hatch, check them all to make sure none are split, there is a guy on you tube who had issues with this, see link attached
https://youtu.be/l--oPdypea0?si=KWJ02-u-NS8won7H
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Re: Mysterious Water Ingress

Postby Andy P » Fri Feb 02, 2024 8:29 pm

Hi mikeamyers536,
One of the quickest ways to find a water leak in your car is with a smoke test so I'm led to believe.
Here are a couple of videos about it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUgGsFIXB1w&t=2s
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dGirjqyrMcY
Hope that helps and good luck.
Take care.
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