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Old 21-05-2007, 10:03 PM   #1
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hey guys i have a problem with my car its a 2000 xr6 after the rain on the week end i notice that the drivers side floor is wet in the front and especially in the back i pulled out the back seat and dried the carpet but cant find where the water is leaking in from the seats did'nt get wet neither did anything else but the carpet and only on the drivers side does anyone no where the water could be coming from any help would be appreciated
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Old 21-05-2007, 10:13 PM   #2
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try looking where the pedals are mounted on the firewall under the dash, its very common for AU's, and also ive heard of B series aswell with this problem...

One thing i tryed was to make sure any bits that seal around the steering coloum at the base were in place, and i havent noticed and water getting in so far.
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Old 21-05-2007, 11:26 PM   #3
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Is it a manual?

If so, the water is probably getting in through the firewall as mentioned above.

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Old 21-05-2007, 11:53 PM   #4
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Old 21-05-2007, 11:56 PM   #5
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Take a good look at your windscreen seal, doesn't need to be much of a break in the seal to let in a lot of water, bottom corners are notorious. other possibility is leaves blocking the drain ports under the scuttle panel infront of the windscreen (the water usually drains out under the front guards).
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Old 22-05-2007, 02:00 AM   #6
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i have a manual au falcon sedan, when it rains my feet get wet. Where do i have to look? and how can i fix the prob?

sorry to highjack ya thread ahah
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Old 22-05-2007, 09:29 PM   #7
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thanks for the replies guys i will check it out tomorow night
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Old 22-05-2007, 10:29 PM   #8
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definately a cracked firewall or pedal box.. maybe even both. Its a common problem with the manuals.

Dash has to come out, and reinforcement needs to be done around that area.. ie welding in steel plates.
Had to do it to mine, well I had it done and it cost $350..
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Old 23-05-2007, 01:03 AM   #9
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this problem sucks, happened with my old AU ute it was manual. driving a manual AU still but only done 30k and no leaking so far so good.
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Old 23-05-2007, 12:18 PM   #10
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Yeah I had the same problem with my 5spd Falcon. Where I was from it never rained anyway, so it wasn't a big drama. With my XR8, fingers crossed, there is no problem with it.
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Old 04-08-2007, 11:44 PM   #11
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my ute leak on the driver side aswell
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