Eightpot Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 The source of a cold draught whistling up my earhole has been driving me nuts for a while - with the aid of an airline I tracked it down to the slot in the bottom of the b pillar (110) which is then open to the road below. Blocked with a dish sponge for now, I'm sure I've seen a grommet of some kind over these slots in the dim past but can't see anything in the parts manual - anyone have a grommet on thiers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mutley Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Can't help on the grommet front, but i am guessing that the hole is there to fit something as an optional extra if and when required, any ideas what?.....Just interested Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mmgemini Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Tank tape over mine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gazzar Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Whatever you do, consider corrosion. A sponge might hold moisture, perhaps a decent cavity wax treatment should feature in your plans. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miketomcat Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 59 minutes ago, Mutley said: Can't help on the grommet front, but i am guessing that the hole is there to fit something as an optional extra if and when required, any ideas what?.....Just interested Andy From memory the holes are to access the hinge bolts. Can't help with the grommets but you could use some closed cell foam cut slightly oversized and push it in. Mike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eightpot Posted January 22, 2020 Author Share Posted January 22, 2020 Yes closed cell foam sounds the best fix. Amazing the difference plugging that 'ole up made this morning... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mickeyw Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 When I welded in this area last winter I found there are round grommets in the drain holes at the bottom of the B pillars. Alas these tend to trap water and rust, which is why the bottom of the pillars fall apart. Probably best to leave them open and mask the long slot you've pictured. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blowmeover Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 Duct tape over mine, and a good dose of grease sprayed in there too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted January 22, 2020 Share Posted January 22, 2020 No grommet ever fitted in there my 1989 110 is the same. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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