Water leak into footwell - dodgy seal info and DIY repair guide (Image links dead)

[biggles190]

Damn! Is it just me, or do none of the links work any longer in the guide at the start of this thread. I know it's an old thread, but is it anywhere else in the forum, or has anyone downloaded a copy they could email me? Cheers

 

[LEE69]

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=409185

 

[CatherineSwift]

Thank you to teach me so many acknowledges,thanks very much.




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[fade2gray]

I stumbled on DubSteve's guide (page/post 33/654) via a google search and have to admit I haven't read all 1500+ posts in the thread, but I do have a couple of questions.

1. Though this thread is in the Leon Mk1 forum, will the 'door carrier sealant fix' apply equally well to a Toledo Mk2? (Water in both the front and rear driver side footwell.)
   
   
2. Where would the water otherwise exit, if it wasn't escaping via the door panel/carrier/trim into the footwell?

Thanks.

 

[LEE69]

Yeas same platform, follow the help withing the thread 2 posts up. have fun

 

[fade2gray]

Yeas same platform, follow the help withing the thread 2 posts up. have fun

Was that reply aimed at me Lee? Only, it was damn quick.

 

[LEE69]

lol yeah i subscribe to the threads i have posted in, in case i can help anymore

 

[LEE69]

Is your username related to a band/song ?

 

[fade2gray]

lol yeah i subscribe to the threads i have posted in, in case i can help anymore

So, where should the water exit anyway? I don't see any sign of drainage holes in the doors.

 

[fade2gray]

Is your username related to a band/song ?

Fade to Grey by Visage - but really, more a reflection of my age/hair.

 

[LEE69]

lol thought it was soon as i read it

should be holes under the door, under the rubber just if the seal on the door is broken it will come past that and sit on the plastic cill and drain into the car, superb design

 

[Kruga]

Just ordered all the things needed off ebay gonna be a fun weekend fixing all the sealent and pollen filter, was wondering why my windows would mist up soooooo bad then i dropped my phone on the driverside footwell floor and found out why.....

 

[LEE69]

Do the electrical box aswel, you'll only regret it later, and back to square 1 with wet drivers floor do the bonnet cable area too

 

[aoriordan]

not seeing any pics here? should i be? if so why cant i?

thanks

 

[LEE69]

This thread is very old and out dated use this link for leaks http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?t=409185

 

[potter88]

How many 'golf trim clips' are required for the 4 doors?

 

[rossi46]

Half a dozen or so per door. If your firm but gentle taking it a small amount at a time you boulder break any. I done my driver door without breakages but get a pack of 10 for a few quid on standby.


Stage 2 mk1 LCR amd tuned 294bhp

 

[potter88]

Cheers bud. I got a little pool ready to fill with goldfish in rear driver footwell at min lol

 

[potter88]

Where can I get these parts from except ebay as I've been so rushed forgot to order them and need them for weekend as need to get done ASAP

 

[STU3Y]

You could always order from amazon or somewhere but pay extra for next day delivery. You can probably buy anywhere and get quickly if prepared to spend the money. Other than that could be worth trying b&q screwfix toolstation etc