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

[Martin Kozaczek]

I have a brand new Febi heater core if you're interested.  I ended up with
two by accident.

I used a vemo blower motor, too soon to tell how good it is, but it was the
one recommended.


On Wed, Mar 17, 2010 at 7:46 PM, Peter Schulz <pcschulz at comcast.net> wrote:

> 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:
>
> > Sorry..
> >
> >
> >
> > It's a 95 S6 Avant..
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > -Jeremy
> >
> >
> >
> > 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
> >
> >
> >
> > Started in on this problem today.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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.
> >
> >
> >
> > Where else could this water be coming from?
> >
> >
> >
> > Next problem: get the carpet and the rest of the interior dry.
> >
> >
> >
> > I removed the front seats and the consoles from the car.
> >
> >
> >
> > Carpet is essentially free except for the area under the dash right
> behind
> > where the stereo would go.
> >
> >
> >
> > 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?
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > Thanks!
> >
> >
> >
> > -Jeremy
> >
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-- 
-Martin