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mazmonza

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Water leak
« on: August 16, 2022, 15:57:50 »
I had a water leak start today while driving through rain, it is dripping into the front of the footwell next to the transmission tunnel. Does anyone have an idea of the likely suspect ?
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Paul & Dolly

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Re: Water leak
« Reply #1 on: August 16, 2022, 16:03:19 »
Maurice,
Have you cleared out the debris from the corners of the Heater plenum chamber and two drainage pipes.
I think there is a section in the Technichal Manual here on WATER DRAINAGE.

Keep safe

Paul
« Last Edit: August 16, 2022, 16:13:17 by Paul & Dolly »
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Re: Water leak
« Reply #2 on: August 16, 2022, 19:48:50 »
One of the drainage hoses may be missing, not attached, or broken. I replaced mine years ago - if at this stage they are still the original ones (in any Pagoda) then it's a good idea to at least inspect and consider replacing.
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Re: Water leak
« Reply #3 on: August 16, 2022, 21:29:21 »
check that your windshield rubber seal is ok and its not coming from there.
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Re: Water leak
« Reply #4 on: August 16, 2022, 21:35:08 »
Also check the wiper shafts, i had a leak from there once.
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Re: Water leak
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2022, 06:38:00 »
Thank you for your ideas, I will check all.
Maurice
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