Originally Posted by Jed89300E

Hey Bill, If there doesn't seem to be anything up there that looks suspicious, check around the bottom of the chimney. Could be getting water in from the ground or even just the cleanout I think I see in the picture there. The thing is, there has to be some type of gaping hole or something for water to be "pouring" in. This is not caused by soaking in block or anything. Yesterday you said it was sprinkling and it was dripping. That is the result of direct water infiltration, not some secondary seepage or whatever. I also agree with finishing the chimney somehow. I suggest stucco as the best less expensive way. Brick would be better, but obviously more expensive. Be careful about using too much silicone as a temporary fix, as this will need to be removed for any permenent fix. I am still betting on the cap.