Water Leak
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Water Leak
My 71 convertible is leaking water into the interior along the back wall. There are holes behind each hinge for the deck lid. Do those holes lead anywhere.
I don't believe the water is leaking under the gasket. The carpet on the back wall is completely soaked.
Need to find the leak before I replace the carpet.
Thanks in advance
Russ
I don't believe the water is leaking under the gasket. The carpet on the back wall is completely soaked.
Need to find the leak before I replace the carpet.
Thanks in advance
Russ
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi Russ,
Is it possible that one of the rubber drain tubes for the astro ventilation plenums in the rear deck are leaking water into the rear compartment?
Regards,
Alan
The lowest arrow in the photo points to the drain.
The other arrows point to fiberglass plenum and the block-off plate used on cars with a/c.
Is it possible that one of the rubber drain tubes for the astro ventilation plenums in the rear deck are leaking water into the rear compartment?
Regards,
Alan
The lowest arrow in the photo points to the drain.
The other arrows point to fiberglass plenum and the block-off plate used on cars with a/c.
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 10, 2017 at 07:24 PM.
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Hi Russ,
Is it possible that one of the rubber drain tubes for the astro ventilation plenums in the rear deck are leaking water into the rear compartment?
Regards,
Alan
The lowest arrow in the photo points to the drain.
The other arrows point to fiberglass plenum and the block-off plate used on cars with a/c.
Is it possible that one of the rubber drain tubes for the astro ventilation plenums in the rear deck are leaking water into the rear compartment?
Regards,
Alan
The lowest arrow in the photo points to the drain.
The other arrows point to fiberglass plenum and the block-off plate used on cars with a/c.
Sorry, forgot to mention that the car is A/C equipped. So, if I'm not mistaken, there are no rubber drain tubes.
Thanks
Russ
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Hi Russ,
You're right.
I always confuse the time period during production when the rear bulkhead was moved which eliminated the need for the rubber drain tubes on convertibles.
Sorry!
Regards,
Alan
You're right.
I always confuse the time period during production when the rear bulkhead was moved which eliminated the need for the rubber drain tubes on convertibles.
Sorry!
Regards,
Alan
Last edited by Alan 71; Jun 11, 2017 at 07:22 AM.
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