Soaking wet underlay only on drivers side

[conza123]

As abova my underlay only on drivers side is soaking wet

[bazzap8389]

battery tray goosed?

[conza123]

what does goosed mean

[chrisd1986]

If its isnt your daily i would remove all the carpets and get any wet ones up against a radiator (bunji cords stop them falling) get a torch on the wet areas and get somone to put a hose on your car while you wait for water to start running into the cab

[L14MNP]

Means there's a hole in it, and you aint gonna plug it with stuffing, my brother.

[brainsnova]

what does goosed mean

****ed, maybe rusty and has a hole

[conza123]

theres no holes in battery tray. and it is my daily

[Edd]

Either a hole in the battery tray or leaking windscreen rubber I would say

Whatever it is get it sorted ASAP or it will only get worse

If you do decide to ignore be prepared for your car to stink

[L14MNP]

Screen seal then? Don't discount the tray yet though.
Have someone turn a hose on it whilst you are inside.

[Edd]

Have you actually taken the battery out to check for holes?

[conza123]

will try tomorrow as, my sunroof leaks i a little bit would it be coming from that.

before you ask none of my sunroof drains are blocked and i keep vasilineing it

[conza123]

Have you actually taken the battery out to check for holes?

yep but will double check tomorrow

[Edd]

will try tomorrow as, my sunroof leaks i a little bit would it be coming from that.

before you ask none of my sunroof drains are blocked and i keep vasilineing it

Do you have the tilt slide sunroof? As they have drain pipes that run down the A pillar
Could be that

[conza123]

Do you have the tilt slide sunroof? As they have drain pipes that run down the A pillar
Could be that

yes annoyingly, wish it didnt have a sunroof

[Edd]

I would take off the kick panel on the drivers side and check that water doesn't poor into the footwell then

Check
Sunroof drainage
Battery tray
Windscreen rubber

[conza123]

got will be 1st job tomorrow as pitch black now.
thank you
where could i get a new sunroof rubber from if it is that

[BRoadGhost]

Pffft carpets!

[conza123]

silly question but can you tumble dry the carpet underlay

[kent14sr]

check around where the throttle cable enters the cabin (under the battery tray)

also remove kick panel and pull back underlay/carpet and check inner arch where it meets bodyshell/A pillar area

[conza123]

check around where the throttle cable enters the cabin (under the battery tray)

on the list thank you

[conza123]

sorry about photo quality but that is how wet it is
http://sphotos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-ash4/321209_10151221786066309_165536907_n.jpg
looks like more in the centre so i would say windscreen or battery tray but ill look for water stain/hose it tomorrow

[kent14sr]

Heater matrix ? (cant really see underlay too well)

If it is the windscreen seal you will likely find it if you pop out the speedo/clocks and look for the water marks - worse case you may find rot as I once did!

[Novasport]

The one thing nobody has mentioned is the door. One of the most common leaks is from the door if the membrane is not sealed correctly. I would recommend checking this as you have just had some bodywork done havent you? The doors will naturally fill up with water but if the drain holes are blocked up with crap or waxoyl they will hold water. If the membrane is not sealed the water will overflow into the footwell from behind the door panel.

[conza123]

The one thing nobody has mentioned is the door. One of the most common leaks is from the door if the membrane is not sealed correctly. I would recommend checking this as you have just had some bodywork done havent you? The doors will naturally fill up with water but if the drain holes are blocked up with crap or waxoyl they will hold water. If the membrane is not sealed the water will overflow into the footwell from behind the door panel.

i cheacked everything today and nothing apart from there being holes in the door membrane which ive got to change. whats the best thing.
The water in it was stagnat and looked like it had been there for a while. so ive dryed the car out and left carpet out for a couple of days to see if any returns
i think when its warmer(less likly to crack) ill get the windscreen resealed for good measure.

[conza123]

Heater matrix ? (cant really see underlay too well)

If it is the windscreen seal you will likely find it if you pop out the speedo/clocks and look for the water marks - worse case you may find rot as I once did!

its differnatly not coolant, and the big dark patch on the underlay is the damp part

[meritlover]

coolant is easy to find. Dip your finger in it and if it tastes sweet, its coolant.

[conza123]

coolant is easy to find. Dip your finger in it and if it tastes sweet, its coolant.

that what i did

[meritlover]

that what i did

good work Conza!

[conza123]

where could i get some heavy duty plastic to remake a pair of door membranes

[Novasport]

Not sure, maybe try some building plastic. Did you check the drain holes were clear in the door?

[conza123]

Not sure, maybe try some building plastic. Did you check the drain holes were clear in the door?

yep there all clear

where would i get some building plastic

[Novasport]

Builders merchants

[conza123]

would wickes do it

[Novasport]

Or..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK3-GTi-VR6-8V-16V-Vento-Door-membrane-set-Brand-new-top-quality-/130817229960?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e75508488

Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK2-Golf-Genuine-OEM-Foam-Inner-Door-Membrane-Brand-New-Stock-/271083907910?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1ddc2b46

[conza123]

Or..

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Golf-MK3-GTi-VR6-8V-16V-Vento-Door-membrane-set-Brand-new-top-quality-/130817229960?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item1e75508488

Or...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-MK2-Golf-Genuine-OEM-Foam-Inner-Door-Membrane-Brand-New-Stock-/271083907910?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item3f1ddc2b46

thank you what would be better foam or plastic

[Novasport]

Original is plastic so should be fine. Foam is used on more modern cars and offers a degree of insulation but it tears easily and may cause problems with fitment of the door card.
Stick to plastic.

[conza123]

Original is plastic so should be fine. Foam is used on more modern cars and offers a degree of insulation but it tears easily and may cause problems with fitment of the door card.
Stick to plastic.

thank you just order some, now whats the best stuff to stick it on with

[Novasport]

There is a black sealant strip you can get on a roll which is ideal for fitting it if the membrane is not adhesive but for the life of me I cannot think what it is called

[Novasport]

'Ping' Came to me. Search Butyl strip.:thumb:

[conza123]

'Ping' Came to me. Search Butyl strip.:thumb:

Thank you

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/74910_10151223208671309_1407680906_n.jpg

a picture says a thousand words

now im missing some of the door car clips.
are they still avalible from vauxhall or are they on some modern ish vauxhall so some can fall in my poctet at local scrappy

[Novasport]

Trim clips are part number 90321121, fitted to Mk2 Cav, Nova, Astra Mk2 & Astra Mk3

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VAUXHALL-TRIM-PANEL-TAILGATE-CLIP-GENUINE-NEW-/260986423580

[Edd]

Just use a roll of gaffa tape, cheaper

http://i499.photobucket.com/albums/rr359/EDDRODGERS/d7465a5a.jpg

[Novasport]

Jeez Edd, that's a bit pikey lol Makes a mess when yo pull it off as well :(

[Edd]

lol does the job

Won't need to peel it off, if you need to get in, (which I doubt I will) just slit a hole then seal it up

[conza123]

well ive already order some news ones and some nice sealant to stick them on with

http://sphotos-h.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-prn1/74910_10151223208671309_1407680906_n.jpg

[brainsnova]

Gaffs tape lol I wouldn't even use that on my van. Clear rubble bag FTW stuck on with spray on glue

[Edd]

I rather spend £3 on a roll of tape than £20 on a bin liner lol

Does the job and you don't see it anyway lol

[brainsnova]

They are thick and give you the OEM look

[Edd]

What the OEM out of sight look? lol