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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
Hi all.
I knew I had an issue with damp mats but the other day I knelt on the floor to lean across the driver seat and I got a very soggy knee!!! It seems its getting worse. I got in touch with LRO mag who suggested stripping off the dash and pouring water/hose down the front to see where the water is coming from.. As The Duchess is my daily, I didn't fancy stripping out the dash... Is there any problem/specific areas I can check before going to the length of stripping it to a shell? I have a 2004 110 xs TD5 Click image to enlarge Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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30th Oct 2018 1:55pm |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829 |
Had the same problem. Mine stemmed from a small unplugged hole on the bulk head, just under the dash, towards the door side. Almost by the middle internal hinge. You have to get in and amongst the pedals and look up to see it. Blocked it up, no water. I think this was occasionally exacerbated by a small leak through the windscreen to bulkhead seal, where rain collected in the sponge, transferred to the bolts under the windscreen blocks, trickled inside and down the lower half of the a-pillar. I’ve reproofed the seal, and cleaned and treated the bolts, water transfer and condensation seems to have stopped. Monsieur Le Grenadier
I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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30th Oct 2018 1:59pm |
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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
Ah, Thank you very much. I think my next weekend off will be spent digging about. Thank you. Regards
Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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30th Oct 2018 2:23pm |
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dorsetsmith Member Since: 30 Oct 2011 Location: South West Posts: 4554 |
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30th Oct 2018 3:31pm |
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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
Thank you so much!!!! Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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30th Oct 2018 4:12pm |
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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
Ah good idea. Thank you. Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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30th Oct 2018 4:13pm |
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kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 |
What did you re-proof the seal with? |
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31st Oct 2018 9:15am |
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jeffersj Member Since: 23 Jan 2015 Location: Near Preston Posts: 431 |
There is a small drain hole in the gutter just above the centre of the Passenger door which seems unnecessary as the gutter ends a few inches away so I plugged this hole with sealant to stop water dripping straight down the passenger door. Jeff
Ex 1968 Series 2A Ex 90 TD5 Ex D3 Ex D4 |
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31st Oct 2018 10:17am |
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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
Thanks for all the advice gents, that'll keep me busy over the weekend.. Regards
Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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31st Oct 2018 10:50am |
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Grenadier Member Since: 23 Jul 2014 Location: The foot of Mont Blanc... Posts: 5829 |
I cleaned the window frame and fake-vent section to remove all grime, dirt, oil etc and then applied a strip of transparent anti-stone-chip protector across the full width and wrapped round each edge. Working so far and pretty much invisible against the paint, Corris Grey I got a strip from a mate, but this is the stuff. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scotchgard-Clear-...B004VG88MQ Monsieur Le Grenadier I've not been everywhere, but it's on my list..... 2011 Puma 110DC - Corris Grey |
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31st Oct 2018 11:32am |
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kmac Member Since: 07 Oct 2009 Location: Middlesex Posts: 1309 |
Thanks Grenadier
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31st Oct 2018 3:41pm |
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excossack Member Since: 22 Feb 2012 Location: North West Posts: 5851 |
For me, I think the rain comes in via the bottom of the door card, leaking out and then onto the foam lining of the mat and then wicking across the mat. 1999 Defender TD5 110
Regards John M0VAZ Econet Station 48 no clock |
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31st Oct 2018 3:43pm |
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Adam17 Member Since: 15 May 2018 Location: Within Bedfordshire Posts: 1193 |
I have also found that the water is up behind the pedals in the plastic foam stuff..
Again, thanks for all the help peoples. Regards Adam Loving The Duchess The Defender 110 TD5 XS My Defender story - http://www.defender2.net/forum/topic64005.html |
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31st Oct 2018 3:47pm |
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landy andy Member Since: 15 Feb 2009 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 5729 |
On a previous Td5 Def I had water behind pedals, was holes in bulkhead above your feet. They seal them with small circles of sticky tape. That get old and fall off.
Worth a check. Nice and easy to fix. Andy |
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31st Oct 2018 8:39pm |
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