cypermethrin Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I know getting a 90 water tight is a big ask – but currently both foot wells are wet following a rain shower. Some messing around with a hosepipe has pointed towards ill fitting vent flaps on both sides. The vents have new seals but even when fully closed on the ratches there’s considerable movement. It looks as though water is ingressing along the lower edge consistent with it not shutting fully/tightly. Any clues on how I can improve this would be welcome ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 I know getting a 90 water tight is a big ask – but currently both foot wells are wet following a rain shower. Some messing around with a hosepipe has pointed towards ill fitting vent flaps on both sides. The vents have new seals but even when fully closed on the ratches there’s considerable movement. It looks as though water is ingressing along the lower edge consistent with it not shutting fully/tightly. Any clues on how I can improve this would be welcome ! If you open them fully you'll see that (IIRC) there are two different holes for the linkage - try the other. Also, I found that bending the hinge strips away from the flaps a little helped the sealing too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 I found the mounting plate for the actual mechanism is flimsey and bends really easily, chack out that the plate its mounted to is all nice and straight. mav Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobson Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 the whole mechanism is flimsy! be careful beding things as the bits which make up the linkage are easily broken, i know, i had to pull my dash to bits last year to replace one of the flat 'monkey metal' linkage parts. you should be able to get a decent seal by some gentle bending and adjusting. That said, i think as part of my 'winter prep' this year i'm going to go around the flaps with some clear silicone sealant and just seal them up. they don't get used much in summer, and never in winter so why give easy access to water into the bulkhead?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 the whole mechanism is flimsy! be careful beding things as the bits which make up the linkage are easily broken, i know, i had to pull my dash to bits last year to replace one of the flat 'monkey metal' linkage parts. you should be able to get a decent seal by some gentle bending and adjusting. That said, i think as part of my 'winter prep' this year i'm going to go around the flaps with some clear silicone sealant and just seal them up. they don't get used much in summer, and never in winter so why give easy access to water into the bulkhead?! Classic solution, I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adam300Tdi90 Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 lol, new seals might be a good idea? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maverik Posted August 3, 2010 Share Posted August 3, 2010 lol, new seals might be a good idea? He's already done that *read thread* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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