Hood/Bonnet seal

[Ulf]

I've noticed a lot of water assembling in the engine compartment underneath the coolant expansion tank after washing the car as the hood/bonnet has no rubber seal. I've searched a few websites for such a seal but it doesn't seem to exist...can this really be true?

Best regards

Ulf

[Naj ✝︎]

Ulf,

There is no seal but there is a drain hole in that cavity which is often blocked.

I will try to find a picture and post it later.

naj

[bpossel]

Naj,

Is this the drain hole you are thinking of?
Bob

[Naj ✝︎]

Yes, Bob,

Thats the one!

Is there a similar one under the brake booster?

Thanks
naj

[bpossel]

Here's the drain under the brake booster...
Note 100% perfect design...  I still get a bit of water that will pool behind this drain hole after I wash the car.
I just go in and sponge it up....

Bob

[Naj ✝︎]

Thanks, Bob,

Not seen that one before!

naj

[jharkin]

i try to avoid driving in the rain, and since i discovered Griot's spray wash, i haevn't used a hose on the car in months, but when i did wash the car these little puddles were another reason rt drive it  around to clear  them out of the engine bay...

[bpossel]

I heard Joe A. mention this a few years ago and I have done this ever since....
After washing and drying the car, I go for a drive to do a final "blow dry".  This really helps to dry out all of the nooks and crannies...
Thanks Joe!
Bob

[Ulf]

Thanks - I'll go with Sponge Bobs' suggestion...

Ulf