Topic: Water in the drivers side footwell (Read 10362 times)

Jeeper Creeper · « **on:** April 29, 2009, 01:02:37 PM »

Last week I cleaned all water out of the foot wells and dried the carpets before refitting them and today I found that the drivers footwell has some water in it and I don't think it's condensation. The car has not been driven and there was strong rain yesterday so I'm assuming it won't be from the bottom but somewhere from the top.

Any known leaks I should look for?

Cheers

mikejeep · « **Reply #1 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:30:25 PM »

I experience the same problem, but mine is a cherokee.

It looks as if rain water is coming down my "A" pillar.

Roland · « **Reply #2 on:** April 29, 2009, 01:44:15 PM »

viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4008&hilit=water+footwell

captain cavalier · « **Reply #3 on:** April 29, 2009, 03:11:31 PM »

I had water coming into drivers foorwell on my xj

It was the seam at the top of the wing

unbolted wing re seam sealed now no probs

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #4 on:** April 29, 2009, 09:15:08 PM »

Took half the dash apart and couldn't find any signs of leakage so decided to hose it down and there is plenty of water coming through drivers door seal. The seal isn't damaged so I'm a bit puzzles why so much water is getting through.

New seal needed or will it make no difference?

Cheers

MOCAJ · « **Reply #5 on:** April 29, 2009, 09:52:56 PM »

replace it, i did one on my 97

got it from 4wd, you have to drill a few new holes but you get a sexy template to help :-D

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #6 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:34:49 PM »

I not likes drilling holes in my Jeep :-o

Can it not be avoided?

MOCAJ · « **Reply #7 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:46:32 PM »

to be fair its better than the original seal

dont be worried about drilling holes, as you mod it your going to be doing lots of that

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #8 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:50:10 PM »

I take it for the drivers door I should buy for a passengers door?

MOCAJ · « **Reply #9 on:** April 29, 2009, 10:54:39 PM »

yep, that was the one i replaced too, gets more use i spose :wink:

gazjeep · « **Reply #10 on:** April 30, 2009, 07:21:42 AM »

Quote from: "Roland"

http://www.birtydastardsjeepclub.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=4008&hilit=water+footwell

Holy thread resurrection batman :wink:

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #11 on:** April 30, 2009, 09:42:06 AM »

Quote from: "my other cars a jeep"

to be fair its better than the original seal

dont be worried about drilling holes, as you mod it your going to be doing lots of that

Is it better because it's Omix (that's what 4WD sells) or because they are with grommets?

If I understand it correctly all TJs from 1999 had grommet style door seals which I'm assuming can be obtained from Lighthouse. But if Omix are better then I have to get them shipped from 4WD.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #12 on:** April 30, 2009, 12:42:16 PM »

i think the one from 4wd was an omix, it has grommets that fit into holes so not relying on the fixing into the rail as original fitment.

It is a much better idea, as mine had stretched and was always popping out. As mentioned the template made drilling the holes easy.

Why not phone lighthouse and see what they offer, they may have a similar conversion :wink:

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #13 on:** April 30, 2009, 01:36:23 PM »

They only have originals and then while looking through some catalogue he found a template kit but they never ordered it.

Which parts of the door did you have to drill? Just wanna see if that's where mine is letting in water.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #14 on:** May 01, 2009, 07:55:35 AM »

a new original style one will be ok, it has lasted 12 years :-D

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #15 on:** May 01, 2009, 10:00:25 AM »

I'll get a set from Lighthouse, less hassle and hopefully they'll be all right.

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #16 on:** May 06, 2009, 04:47:32 PM »

A set of door seals was delivered from Lighthouse yesterday. They had grommets (I call them clips), so the railing at the bottom of the door had to go and I drilled holes all around the bottom half of the door for the clips. The seal fitted nicely and I was pleased with myself until I fitted the door back to the Jeep and attempted to close it. The seal was getting caught between the door and hardtop and I had to cut off a big chuck to be able to close it.

Apparently nobody had problems with them before... not impressed tbh.

MOCAJ · « **Reply #17 on:** May 06, 2009, 06:21:02 PM »

mmmm, looks like you will be calling 4wd after all

thats nasty,you should have sent it back tbh before cutting :shock:

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #18 on:** May 06, 2009, 06:42:31 PM »

this may sound stupid but that seal looks wrong,it looks likes the wrong side has been fitted to the door?

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #19 on:** May 06, 2009, 06:56:39 PM »

Quote from: "Panic mechanic!"

this may sound stupid but that seal looks wrong,it looks likes the wrong side has been fitted to the door?

I thought so too but I just don't see how it could fit the other side :-?

I'll send the other seal back and if this one can keep the rain out I'll leave it like that if not it's 4WD.

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #20 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:00:55 PM »

where are you in this fine country?

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #21 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:02:29 PM »

West Sussex, I'm on the member map :wink:

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #22 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:06:08 PM »

shame you weren't closer to the midlands,otherwise you could have brought it round and we could spend a day working it all out lol

Jeeper Creeper · « **Reply #23 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:14:18 PM »

Don't know if later TJs have different doors or hardtops but if not then it's either a badly designed or badly made seal.

Panic mechanic! · « **Reply #24 on:** May 06, 2009, 07:26:57 PM »

looking at the pic , it looks like the profile of the seal is wrong, from what I can see a normall tj seal is a balloon seal with a flat edge on one side kinda like this in profile OI and your seal has an outer edge lip, which seems completely wrong.

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