Water in N/S footwell

[sutts]

Hi has any one had a problem with water leaking into the foot well when it rains, I have checked all the the door seals and they seem to be fine the transit is a 2010 mk7 I have also notice that there is a continuous drip from the the sill drain hole so I would assume that there is quite a lot of water sitting somewhere?

[v8dave]

Are all the sill drain holes clear ?

Might be a missing seal on a windscreen pillar trim clip is letting in the water.

Also check your gutters, the sealant in the bottom of them can crack - especially if a roof rack has been on the van.

[sutts]

Thank you for your reply footwell full again after heavy rain, do you have any idea how to remove the piller trim that you mentiond and if removed would i be able to see if it is the screen leaking? the van has only covered 25k and dont look as if it has been accident dammaged if any one else has any sugestions please post.

[stevo]

A lot get water in the footwell but im yet to see anyone come up with a solid answer. Ive got the same problem on my van now, needs sorting before it starts to cause it to rot.

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[Dutch guy]

Mine (november 2006 L1 H2) has water in the footwell as well. And it is rotting like hell underneath!!! Yesterday I took a closer look while it was raining and found out that the water actually starts coming in at the top of the door sealing rubber. From there it leaks down between the rubber and where it clamps on the A-style. You can only see it leak if you pull off part of the rubber. The footwell is designed wrong too, because any water coming in there has no place to go. So rust is inevitable!
I'm still working on a solution. Any suggestions are very welcome!

[motorman116]

A lot get water in the footwell but im yet to see anyone come up with a solid answer. Ive got the same problem on my van now, needs sorting before it starts to cause it to rot.

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I had it on my van, but have sorted it out now,

Common places are

Gutter splits, as mentioned
Roof seams
Door seals
Weather strip (High top)
Screen
There is a rubber gromit on top of the wheel arch / strut turret under the mat, and these also can leak water in (When driven)

[stevo]

Ill have to look for that grommet under the arch, cant see anywhere else mine is leaking.

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[Betsy11]

I have a 2011 low roof transit and had the same problem. I took the passenger seats out and took the rubber mat out and it was soaked. The rubber mat that sits over the front N/S wheel arch was stained so it appeared that the source of the water was around that area. I used silicone and sealed all the joints, including the grommet on top of the wheel arch. Haven't had any water since luckily.

[ake]

I have a 2011 low roof transit and had the same problem. I took the passenger seats out and took the rubber mat out and it was soaked. The rubber mat that sits over the front N/S wheel arch was stained so it appeared that the source of the water was around that area. I used silicone and sealed all the joints, including the grommet on top of the wheel arch. Haven't had any water since luckily.

The salts in silicone cause rust on vehicles. You've fixed one problem by creating another

[stevo]

I have a 2011 low roof transit and had the same problem. I took the passenger seats out and took the rubber mat out and it was soaked. The rubber mat that sits over the front N/S wheel arch was stained so it appeared that the source of the water was around that area. I used silicone and sealed all the joints, including the grommet on top of the wheel arch. Haven't had any water since luckily.

The salts in silicone cause rust on vehicles. You've fixed one problem by creating another

It seems few people know about the effect of silicon on metal. When people say "just use silicon" and you tell them the effects they never believe you.

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[Old Man Down]

Looks like a case of which is worst on metal water or silicone

[Mad Husky]

My 2006 drips in from the top when raining I put it down to the seal being old i don't get any standing water as not much comes in. Does this both sides.