As the title says, I'm still fighting a water leak on the front passenger side. It only leaks from UNDER the passenger side kick panel. Pouring water on the windshield, and around the doors has revealed nothing. Pulled the battery and tray and all looks good under there. Leaks whether driving or parked. I'm ;leaning toward door seals, as they are pretty much shot., but besides that, I'm out of ideas.

Anyone??

Glenn

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Sunroof drain?

Here's a picture of the inside of my car - it is on the other side but they look the same when stripped out.



Picture is from this thread - which might show you some more stuff that's useful - like the other side of the picture above

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair-restoration/303669-my-w123-saloon-sedan-old-accident-repair-bit-rust-repair-thread-4.html



If you're 100% sure the front windscreen rubber is good - take another look! I bet you find enough dirt in there to grow tomatoes (unless it has been recently replaced)

Check out the drains in the centre of the body above the firewall - perhaps it is leaking from the centre of the car out to the sides?

Remove the front wheel arch plastic bits to gain access to the metal areas behind - see 2nd picture

Door seals are a possibility but I'd expect you to be able to blow dry your front passenger's hair at speed => would be noisy. You'd also find water collecting under the plastic kick trim on the sills / rockers.

Check out spring pocket areas too. They might look good but they could still leak.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/body-repair-restoration/286079-w123-hood-bonnet-spring-pocket-refurbishment.html

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Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Also ensure that the drain in the rear of the hood hinge pocket is clear. It is a dent in the wheel well as it mates the firewall. It requires a highly complex tool for the job. It is made from baling wire. For you city guys, coat hanger wire makes a suitable substitute.

Good luck

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Here's a picture of that hole



It is the one that is labeled as "drain hole is about here".

Well that looks like one of Larry's lasts posts for a while - see ya later Larry?

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Remove the plastic fender guard from the wheel well.

Clean the area, keeping an eye out for rust stains or flaky paint / peeling caulk at the seems.

Reinstall the plastic guard with sealant in each of the screw holes and coating the screws.

The screws penetrate the cabin.

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Thanks for the help guys. Wife has the car today, but as soon as I can I will check out the new areas you have pointed me to.

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2012 Mercedes ML350 Bluetec 91K (hers)
2005 Corvette 55K (fun car)
2002 VW Jetta TDI 231K (mine)
1998 Volvo S70 T5 Turbo 196K (kids)
1994 Ford F150 4WD 249K (firewood hauler)
1983 Mercedes 300D 376K (diesel commuter)