Slant Six Bumblebee
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I have a 1972 dodge dart swinger special and after a hard rain storm the driver side rear floor mat has standing water in it. I have no idea where the water is coming from.
water leak
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Wiper pivot shafts.
Slant Six Bumblebee
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would that cause only the rear floor mat to have water, that is the only place in the car that gets water
Get some on inside with a flash light.
Get the garden hose on low and start low on the body
Go to every point of entry working your way up.
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Look under the car for body plugs missing or dislodged.
Brand new 2006 Dodge minivan would get water under the carpet after a carwash. Turned out to be a missing body plug.
Question...
Was car being driven when rainstorm happened?
Was car on slope when rainstorm happened? If so which direction?
Rust?
Windows / seals replaced?
Get the garden hose on low and start low on the body
Go to every point of entry working your way up.
ALSO
Look under the car for body plugs missing or dislodged.
Brand new 2006 Dodge minivan would get water under the carpet after a carwash. Turned out to be a missing body plug.
Question...
Was car being driven when rainstorm happened?
Was car on slope when rainstorm happened? If so which direction?
Rust?
Windows / seals replaced?
Slant Six Bumblebee
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If it fills sitting still - check that the drains in the quarter panel bottom pinch weld are open and draining (key tool - old wire coat hanger)
If it fills while you drive - I had a 1975 Dart that rotted out around the rear outside seat belt bolt (which comes out in the rear wheel well. The action of the tire slinging water drove the water into the car and filled up the back floor...and the front floor if you drove it long enough!!!
If it fills while you drive - I had a 1975 Dart that rotted out around the rear outside seat belt bolt (which comes out in the rear wheel well. The action of the tire slinging water drove the water into the car and filled up the back floor...and the front floor if you drove it long enough!!!
deck lid seal , vinyl top trim, or rear window
Q "was car on slope when rainstorm happened? If so which direction?"
A "yes in my driveway the front end was slightly higher"
Try parking it nose down for the next rain storm.
But the 2 person and a hose trick will locate the leak much faster
A "yes in my driveway the front end was slightly higher"
Try parking it nose down for the next rain storm.
But the 2 person and a hose trick will locate the leak much faster
No plastic water barrier behind the door panel.
Rmoore
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If the car has a/c . Start the car , turn a/c on high. Close all the doors and windows! Get you a bucket of soapy water . Start washing the the vehicle. Where there is hole into the cab of the vehicle the soap will start blowing bubbles ! There will be your hole !!
I use baby powder and put a dusting around the outside of the window moldings then take an air hose on the inside of the car and blow around the edge of the glass.
One man operation and if there is a leak you'll know it real fast.
One man operation and if there is a leak you'll know it real fast.
Sorry - I did not see “rear” I’m a dumb azz.
Just trying to help.
Not a dumb azz we all try to help best as we can and your right that is a typical spot that is over looked so don't cut your self short my friend....
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