Re: Leak to Right Rear Floor in '87 Coupe GT

["Gary G. Erickson" <erickson@teleport.com>]

Robert E. Calem wrote:

> Thanks for the reply. It's a possibility, except the front carpet isn't
> wet. Wouldn't it be? Also, I don't park the car on an incline. Any other
> thoughts?

I've been through this one before, and no, no incline required (see
below).  In my case it was due to a hole having been drilled from the
upper tray area behind the firewall into the passenger compartment in
order to pass a stereo amplifier power line through.

What happens is that the water will come in and run down to the floor. 
Then it's picked up by the felt-like stuff under the carpet and is
wicked to the back of the car.  The back seat footwells turn into small
ponds, and the front footwells feel perfectly dry.  I fought with it all
last winter and just happened to think about it last spring.  I shot
some silicone aquarium sealant in/around the wire and so far this winter
my passenger back seat has been dry.  

Now, if I could just find where it's coming in on the driver's side.  I
certainly hope it's not coming through the fuse box!

HTH!

Gary

-----------------------------------------------------------
Gary G. Erickson            Member #82 NW Audi Quattro Club
Business Solution Integrators, Inc.
503-702-5789                  e-mail: erickson@teleport.com