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Originally Posted by Bama1
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Water infiltration could be from
more than one source. Perhaps the Windshield seals
and the sunroof drains, for example.
Here is a list of candidates to inspect in order of likelyhood:
1) Open window

(Close the window

)
2) Rear windshield seal (Remove and Replace (R & R) OEM seal)
3) Front windshield seal (R & R)
4) Sunroof drains (Use Heavy duty weed-eater string to chase the drains)
5) Bonnet(Hood) Hinge drain channels (ditto #4)
6) Firewall breach under Battery Tray (patch holes, paint)
7) Door weatherseal (R & R)
8) Antenna mount (R & R)
9) Hole in floorpan (eliminate H2O source, patch holes, paint)
10) Tail-light Seals?? (I suppose it is possible with repaired bodies. Frankly, I've never experienced a tail-light leak)
After the repair get the interior
as dry as possible. Sponge, Wet-dry Vac and place moisture absorbers in trunk and cab. I suggest you remove the plastic trunk liners and dry out underneath to preclude or inhibit rust, mildew, and that Godawful moldy smell.
Motor on
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