[s-cars] Lots of water in footwell & how to remove the carpet

[Peter Schulz]

Jeremy

I finally found the source of water which keeps soaking my right foot when its on the gas pedal and raining outside....

The seal near the top driver's side of the heater box is compromised - 
I'll have to pull the airbox and reseal it, which means I am also going to replace the heater core and blower fan.

What's the consensus on the best aftermarket blower fan?

I've already decided to pay 3x the rate of an aftermarket Febi heater core and get an oem Audi one based on what I read on quattroworld about the fit of the Febi.

-Peter


On Mar 17, 2010, at 9:59 PM, Jeremy Palenchar wrote:

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> It's a 95 S6 Avant..
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> -Jeremy
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> From: Jeremy Palenchar [mailto:jeremy at palenchar.net] 
> Sent: Wednesday, March 17, 2010 6:59 PM
> To: 'S-Car List'
> Subject: Lots of water in footwell & how to remove the carpet
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> Started in on this problem today.
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> Water seems to be on the driver's side. Mostly in the front but also
> traveling to the rear. Passenger side seems to be dry.
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> I tried to figure out where the water is coming from. I removed the cowling
> under the hood and stuck a hose in both sides. Water drained out of both
> side just fine so I don't think those drains are clogged.
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> I opened the sunroof and ran the hose down the side channel. Water flowed
> well from the drains in the A-pillars. I don't think that's the problem.
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> Where else could this water be coming from?
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> Next problem: get the carpet and the rest of the interior dry.
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> I removed the front seats and the consoles from the car.
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> Carpet is essentially free except for the area under the dash right behind
> where the stereo would go.
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> Carpet appears to be attached here somehow. How do I get the carpet free in
> this area so I can get it out of the car?
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> Thanks!
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> -Jeremy
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