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sudden leak into driver's footwell 200

Hi all!

What's the old saying? It never rains but when it pours? Well it's been pouring here in eastern VA for a couple of days now; went out to the 91 245 and found about 1/2" of water in the driver-side floor mat (none in passenger side). The back of the kick panel near the fuse box felt damp in a couple of spots. Funny, never had leak with this car before.

I'm planning on pulling things apart once the rain quits, but any hints/BTDTs on where I should look for the leak?

Just out of curiosity, where does the rain that goes into the vents on the front cowl drain? Could there be leaves/other blockage holding water which then runs into the cabin?

What about water that goes in between the cowl and the hood? Could it go in where the wires/corrugated sleeve that run from the from cruise control vacuum pump on the firewall enter the passenger compartment? (in the cavity behind the driver-side strut tower?)

I'd be looking at it now, but I can't see anything sitting in the car with the door closed--and the rain gets in with the door open (go figure).

Thanks in advance!

Steve A-






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New sudden leak into driver's footwell [200]
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