200Avant - water ingress

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> I have a 1987 200 quattro Avant with air-con. Recently detected that the
> right hand rear foot well was well soaked with water. Further investigation
> revealed that front right foot well was also soaking. Vehicle is right-hand
> drive.

> Any advice on the most usual causes of water leaking into this model
> gratefully appreciated - there are no obvious signs or staining of the
> head-lining so I don't think its the sun-roof or windows.

a) Right front sunroof drain disconnected.  It's a hose that runs down
   the A-pillar and out through the floor - often disturbed by alarm
   fitters who don't know what it is.

b) Leaves blocking the two drains under the rain gutter in front of the
   windscreen.  Find the steering rack and feel above it - there are two
   rubber cross-shaped hoses (they open to water from above but not
   to water from below) that drain the gutter.  It's also where water
   from the evaporator drains - quite a lot on a Type 44 in a humid
   summer.  You may have to unbolt the evaporator to get in there.

c) As discussed, lower right windscreen shield.  Much more common than
   it should be.

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 Phil Payne
 UK Audi quattro Owners Club
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