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After sealing the leak in my fire wall (around the hood-pull) I went looking around for other potential trouble spots. Turns out that the backings for both interior liners are wet, slightly mildewed, and pretty much being held together my the vynil. I discovered this by pulling the corner away from the door without too much effort to see the degrading backing. They are presumably getting wet from the inside.
I've got a 2 door, so finding replacements will probably be slightly challenging. I would prefer not to take these one off to find the leak(s) for fear they won't want to go back on. There is no visible rust, so my guess is that water is running over the cardboard type backing, and out to wherever it goes.
But, I would like to stop the leak(s). The only thing I've been able to come up with is that the exterior window seal (where the glass slides down into the door) comes about a 1/2 inch short of the frame, and water could be running in there. But its like that on both sides. As far as I know, it is the original stripping. Did the rubber shrink, did Volvo come up short here, or is this the way it's supposed to be? If so, what are my other options? I've checked the door-locks and handles and both seals seem to be good. Like I said, this is all complicated my my preference not to take the lining off and look from the inside.
Sorry for the long post, and thanks for your help.
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