Wet floor boards(driver side is sopping)

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Feb 22, 2018 | 02:41 PM

Sdenges

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From: Cincinnati

Year: 1996

Model: Cherokee(XJ)

Engine: 4.0

Wet floor boards(driver side is sopping)

I have recently replaced my 96 jeep windshield due to my front driver side floor being soaking wet and the front passenger side being damp after rains. I thought this would fix my issue and it has no. I bought a tarp that covers from the hatch to the antenna pretty much. It’s tight so it does not flap when the wind blows and what not. I checked my jeep today after two days of rain and the driver side is soaking wet again...any ideas?

Feb 22, 2018 | 05:32 PM

Tbone289

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From: SEMO

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Model: Cherokee (XJ)

Engine: 4.0 L6

Any possibility of water getting in the cowl under your tarp?

Feb 22, 2018 | 09:29 PM

Sdenges

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Any possibility of water getting in the cowl under your tarp?

its possible but it’s super tight. The driver side is significantly more wet.

Feb 23, 2018 | 08:40 AM

Tbone289

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From: SEMO

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The cowl is open on the driver's side. That's why I was thinking you may have a leak there, but if the tarp is covering the opening, I wouldn't think that would be the case.

Feb 23, 2018 | 12:47 PM

fb97xj1

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Could be coming in between the fender and the hood, running back towards the firewall and leaking into the cabin near the hood hinges. Worth a look.

Feb 23, 2018 | 01:17 PM

aTinker

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The Other place you may want to check is you roof rack , where it comes thru the roof.

I have a hole the the floorboard of my '94 xj

did the windshield thing- even Gorilla Taped across the metal windshield trim

I pulled the fabric off head liner - and tore out the small bits left in the corners- so at least I am not getting dripped on.

My summer project is to carefully remove the head liner to track down which bold holes are leaking & address those

looking a spraying either undercoat, trunk coat or one of those rubber sprays on the inside of the roof too.

gleaning the old glue off the head liner could be a challenge- mine looks like a stiff foam vs some type of cardboardish stuff