Another water leak on driver's side

ppvfan · May 4, 2023

I did some leak prevention last year and things improved. However I got in the other day and found water dripping from my hood release lever. The only place I think it might be coming from is a cut in the door weatherstripping near the spotlight hole. Anyone else have this problem? Thanks.

mikez71 · May 4, 2023

Took a look at my door jamb/seal and that makes sense. A cut could definitely do it..
What's the spotlight hole look like?

I got a leak too, but it doesn't hit the hood release, just goes down the firewall I think, then under the driver carpet..

B-train · May 4, 2023

Water will find a way......I'd inspect the grommet and then seal it with some sort of sealant. You'd be amazed how little of a gap can let it through.

Also, pull the panel off and look for any witness marks of a water trail through dust, etc. It may lead you there

ppvfan · May 13, 2023

Upon closer inspection of the spotlight hole I see a problem. I'll seal this up better and cross my fingers.

Mean_Green · May 13, 2023

Looks like simple HVAC foil tape. I use that in a lot of places and it will last as long as it isn't damaged or disturbed.

I use this too though in places that need something more durable:

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Has a rubberized backing that sticks to just about anything. Sometimes I have to use some mild heat to get it to bond fully, but once it does, it won't come off. Cut to size and shape with scissors.

Face is aluminum and can be painted with proper paints.

ppvfan · May 13, 2023

That looks like a great item to have handy. Thanks.

Geotrash · May 15, 2023

ppvfan said:
That looks like a great item to have handy. Thanks.

I use Eternabond tape for stuff like that. It'll never leak again.

denalianyone · Oct 14, 2023

ppvfan said:
Upon closer inspection of the spotlight hole I see a problem. I'll seal this up better and cross my fingers.

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Spotlight hole?

OR VietVet · Oct 14, 2023

denalianyone said:
Spotlight hole?

Old thread but his screen name mentions PPV, which is for Police Package.

89Suburban · Oct 14, 2023

Still chasing a leak on mine. Driver's carpet always wet under the floor mat. Even if it doesn't rain for a week. Pishing me off.

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