where's the water getting in?

[Al_C]

I have two issues with water. So far, they have only occurred after washing the car, but I suspect that if I were in a sustained rainfall, it would happen then, too. I discovered the first problem a couple of weeks ago. I washed the car and then my turn signals didn't work. It turned out the flasher got wet and bit the dust. Actually, both of the flashers were toast.

I didn't think about the second issue much then, but it happened again. It's a squeak/groan/call it what you will coming from the clutch pedal/cable. It happened after the washing two weeks ago, then went away. It happened again today.

I like to think that I do learn from mistakes. At least sometimes. So, this time, before I turned the hose on, I put a towel over the DS foot box inside the engine bay, thinking that water was seeping in through the top of the footbox. I also wedged a small foam tube (pipe insulation, similar to a pool noodle) between the door and the body on the drivers side, but only at the top. The towel was dry.

Enough background. Any ideas on why the clutch is noisy after a bath (if it isn't water)? Any ideas on where the water is getting in to the pedal and fuse box? Maybe it's the the vertical door seam? Thanks for your experience and comments!

[GoDadGo]

Check your windshield supports.

The water can drip down the support legs and into the cockpit so it often ends up in your fuse block if it is installed in the standard location.
It's why I moved mine over to the passenger side of the car because getting caught in the rain down here in Louisiana is like getting bitten by Mosquitos in the summertime.

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Hope This Helps!

[Jeff Kleiner]

Al,
Over the years lots of guys have reported water running down the windshield post. Even with the trim plates in place there are still small gaps. You can try some silicone from underneath---it'll be more accessible if you pull the end of the dash outward. Bring some silicone to LCS and we'll tackle it together :)

Jeff

[Al_C]

looks like we have our answer! thank you gentlemen!

[steno]

I used a marine grade caulk that stays pliable so it won’t fracture from vibration. No wet knee!

[totem]

My flasher relay once got filled with water. I could hear water when shaking it.

I drilled a hole at the bottom of the flasher relay metal canister and sealed the top with silicone.

Of course, I also sealed to windshield post using plumber putty.

[David Hodgkins]

Move to So-Cal. You'll never have to deal with rain again.

:p

(Hey, now... be nice!)