Water in floor after car wash

• Jan 4, 2019

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I am assuming that this is exterior related. The car has been parked over 20 yrs and is now being brought back to life. The last time I took it through a car wash, 1998, it ended up with water in the floor board up front. I am thinking 2 possibilities, wiper shaft or fresh air vent in cowl. Any thoughts would be greatly appreciated. 1967 Dodge Coronet 440 4dr.

 

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Wiper pivot seals is a good start

 

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Pull the fenderwell splash panels and clean all debris.

 

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wiper seals, cowl vents plugged, windshield gasket leak.

 

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All of the above. Time to refresh those areas. Also, look at windshield seal especially on the lower corners

 

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I would clean all the areas from debris then do a hose test, starting with the lowest areas first, on the side that leaked. Have someone on the inside watching for the first signs of water coming in.

 

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NJRR said:

I would clean all the areas from debris then do a hose test, starting with the lowest areas first, on the side that leaked. Have someone on the inside watching for the first signs of water coming in.

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Agree with what others shared.

Radio antenna cable grommet?

 

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If it was a Charger your truck would also be full , lol

 

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All REALLY good advice above

 

• Jan 5, 2019

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Thank you everyone for the replies. Once I get her shoes back on her, I'll do the leak tests. In the mean time, I'll replace the wiper seals while I have the gloves box n instrument panel out.