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In a message dated 7/13/05 2:37:49 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
jadney@vwtype3.org writes:
<< Check where your antenna wire passes into the interior of the car from
under
the front fender. There should be a rubber plug around the wire, but there
is
often just an open hole with the cable running thru it.
Check under the back seat. Look on each side for signs of water entry. It is
common for the seams there to rust thru and allow a lot of water in when
driving.
Water leaks like this will rather quickly destroy the car unless you fix
them.
It takes a lot longer for things to actually dry out than you probably
realize.
There should be no drips from under the dash even in the heaviest rain, but
this water may have come in with the antenna cable. >>
Jim is right on target here. Check the antenna wire/hole to see if it's
sealed. Also in the rear seat area water can enter, being thrown by the rear tires.
If however your fuse box is getting wet, then check the condition of your
windshield seal. There are 2 holes, one on each side, with the passengers right
above the glove box (LHD drive cars), these are factory paint drain holes that
aren't really known or talked about. They are hiding under the seal, and are a
straight shot into the car. These will allow enough water to get your left
foot wet (drivers side LHD cars) if your windshield seal is not sealed to the
body. If I'd been thinking about it, I'd have taken a couple of pics of them to
show you while we had the windsjield out of my son's car. I hope this helps.
Bob 65 Notch S w/ Sunroof
71 Square, now a 2 seat Roadster, becoming a T-3 Heb, pics can be seen
at;
http://volksrods.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=2977
69 Square, currently awaiting a t-4 engine transplant
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