Thread: Soggy Carpet

I had something similar just recently, and thought it was something more sinister.
Turns out I had blocked aircon vent pipes or something.
The problem only occurred after I had been using the aircon/heater, and even then, not everythime.


..:: KIEREN ::..
2000 Disco II Auto V8
(CDL stick on its way! )

I would say your sunroofs are leaking (if you have them offcourse), either the drains are blocked, broken off, or its leaking between the sunroof assy and metal roof, it then runs down the A pillars and collects in the foot wells. VERY common problem with series 1and 2 discovery's

If it is the sunroofs, which I think it is, the only real solution is to remove the headlining, take out the sunroof assys completely, remove the pathetic seal that landrover fitted in the factory, then refit the roof assy on a good bead of silicone sealer.

I also had a leak in the passenger footwell on my D1, but the water pooled on top of the rubber mat.

I found there was a gap between the plastics on the exterior in front of the bottom of the windscreen. The gap was only small, about 1mm or so, but when it rained hard the water was forced in. I used a bit of silicon sealant to fill the gap, which stopped the water.

Originally Posted by Thommo

I did a quick search but could not bring up a previous post which I think dealt with this problem.
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Hi Thommo..

I'm a newbie with this site and my D1, but have the same problem: discovered that the sponge underlay on the driver's side was sodden. A review of this site came up with the following candidates:
1:Blocked aircon condensate drains. They emerge inside the transmission tunnel, easy to see from under the car. Mine look clean as a whistle.
2. Sunroof. I don't have one.
3. Floor cracks round the body attachments. Mine look fine.
4. Upper windscreen seal. Here's doco on the official fix, that I got from a previous post: Mark Hopkins - Water Ingress.

I notice the reply from nice1guv about the external trim gap. Not quite sure where this is, but he says it relates to a pool forming on top of the rubber mat - not my problem.

I'm not sure whether mine leaks just standing in the rain, or needs to be driven in the wet. Anyhow, I've done 3 - using a butyl mastic seal.

HTH.

Don

The painful thing is drying it out. I lift up the carpet and underlay with bits of wood and direct a blower heater towards it. Want to avoid the fag of removing seats and centre console, which I *think* is required to remove the carpet.

I had a leaking heater core which filled the foot well with water and leaked out of the car when it was stationary.
I replaced the heater core and its fine.
Usually when you have a water leak it leaves a trace where it has gone, try and follow it back.
Does the water have any distinct colour. Mine had green from the coolant. Brown could mean it has come from a rusted area etc.
Hope it helps

carpets out, eman seats and console out. ive just finished this process it doesnt take that long actually, nor is there anything hard involved. i refitted everything back in to the car with only 2 gubbins and one broken clip in just under 2 hrs this morning.

Originally Posted by Cyclist

I notice the reply from nice1guv about the external trim gap. Not quite sure where this is, but he says it relates to a pool forming on top of the rubber mat - not my problem.

Just to clarify where my problem lay: stand on the passenger side next to the front 1/4 panel and look just below the base of the windscreen. My D1 has a black plastic panel below the windscreen. I think it may be in about three sections with possible gaps in between and even at the ends. I silicon sealed these gaps and had no more water leaks.

It was a while ago, but I seem to remember the majority of the water pooled on top of the mat and there was a small amount under the mat. I think the water was driven in through the gaps under heavy rain and then ran down the inside of the firewall.

I recon it could be the sunroofs as the water appears to be very clean & fresh.

I don't like the idea of removing headlining and sunroof assembly if not absolutely necessary.

In the mean time I will dry out the offending area as soon as we have finished this wet spell and then give the floor a good coat of anti rust paint possibly bung in some drain holes with grommets.

If absolutely necessary then I will cut out the offending carpet area (starting to show signs of wear any way) and cover with easily removable floor covering like anti slip matting.
All sounds a bit bodgie I know but will make life a lot easier when getting in and out of vehicle with muddy boots etc. This will motivate me to move the CD stacker out from under the seat. I like the idea of a hose out interior like a defender, LOL

I know I can hear someone say why not get a defender, if I could get a V8 shorty for a decent price I would already have it!