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Originally Posted by Love my 83 300D
Hey guys,
Any ideas as to why after every rain or snow that I get puddles in the foot rest of the passenger side back seat and less in the front?
Just bought the car and spoke to guy on the phone at a parts place that said there maybe some drainage holes clogged from under the hood..... does it sound familiar? Where are these drainage devices if it does sound correct.
Any other ideas as to what it could be?
All responses appreciated.
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I went through this as well and searched for a while before I found the answer you're looking for. I don't mind telling you that the drains that he was speaking of are located down underneath of where your hood hinges pivot--on the body side of the hinges not on the hood side--- very difficult to get to but must be cleaned out. If there is rust down there it could be leaking through the rust holes.
The other spot it could be from is under the vents that are located in front of the windshield near the back of the hood. they empty out under the hood through the rubber boots on the firewall. Pour some water in them with the hood up and you'll see where they empty out.
Pour water down through the drains by the hood hinges as well to test them.
Water leaks are a bear. Took me the better part of a day pouring and cleaning out drains to fix my leaks. Pain in the neck but it's got to be done.
The reason that the water collected where it did is because that is the lowest point in the floorpan.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Bill