80 series water leak ??

I've never had it happen to mine. Those areas do seem to get a fair amount of bulldust in em. I'll be interested in the replies.

Hi Andy

I just had a look at my 80 series - its a GXL but the same vent I think. Can't see how water could get in unless you left the car on its side. Mine's been in heaps of heavy driving rain - going along as well as parked - in the past 8 years and never a sign of water ingress - not to mention commercial car washes with the high pressure hose. I reckon hitting it hard with the hose pointed upwards would let water in, but not sure that's your basic problem. I'd be looking for seals around windows & doors I reckon.

The fact that it was both sides seems to be a bit funny - what ever is crook is the same both sides.

I wouldn't be closing the vents up - they are the only outlet for air when all the windows are shut, and the 80 has pretty good sealing on the doors and windows. In fact, my biggest problem is that the air path to the right hand side one gets blocked by the stuff i carry, and it really slows down air flow from the fan into the cabin. But even then no water ingress.

Only other thought - haven't had tail light glasses off have you?

Good luck
Max

andy,you will probably find the silver weather strips along the bottoms of your rear windows to blame..have a look here...http://www.safari4x4.com.au/80scool/tech/window_leaks.html
regards
kev57

Thanks fo rth info guys, it is the vents at fault, as mine is a standard Kev i don't have those silver strips around the windows or the corresponding holes to leak. Never noticed this problem before. I doubt normal rain would be an issue but last week I was out for an hour or so and it was screaming down. a little more experimentation is on order I guess.

Those holes in the underside of rear panels (right under the jack area on the right and same spot on the left) should they be sealed or open ?

Thanks again.

Andy

Also check the sealing around the tail lights