[Vwdiesel] Leaking Jetta

[Rudy]

I've tried everything and looked everywhere for leaks and always end up
changing the Windshield Seal.  Even when they look good from the outside
they seem to leak......Rudy 

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From: vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com [mailto:vwdiesel-bounces at vwfans.com] On
Behalf Of Dave Cook
Sent: Wednesday, February 06, 2008 12:44 PM
To: VW Diesel Group
Subject: Re: [Vwdiesel] Leaking Jetta

One thing I've heard suggested is to simply drape (as best as possible)
plastic over the fuse box, to at least deflect the water away.

I have heard that the antenna cable can route water into that area as well.

David

Erik Lane <eriklane at gmail.com> wrote: So I have water leaking into my 81
Jetta. It's coming in over the metal support that sits a little behind the
speedometer. It's dripping down right onto my fuse block and causing all
kinds of issues with my electrical systems.

I've taken a good sealant and sealed up the windshield cause it looked like
it might be starting to get some gaps around the rubber seal. I also smeared
some in the cowling (?) area. I'm not sure what to call it. Under the back
of the hood where the wiper motor and fresh air fan sit. I've sealed up
anywhere that looked likely, but I'm still getting a lot of drips coming in.
It's burned up a glow plug relay and caused problems with my seat belt relay
and wiper relay before I found out anything was happening.

I'm at a loss to see where else the water could be coming from. Am I
overlooking something obvious? Is there a way for water to come in the seam
at the top of the fender and somehow get into the car? This is really
getting frustrating and I have to put in the glow plug relay, hold it closed
by hand, and then remove it every time I want to start the car. And I'm
worried about what the water might be doing inside the fuse block.

Thanks in advance!!
Erik
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