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apocolyps3 05-10-2012 10:05 AM

Where is the water leak coming from?
 
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I have this leak and I can't seem to figure how to fix it. It is causing major rust inside my jeep.

This leak is coming from the passenger side area.

I can take the panel out but I stuck figuring out what to do next....

Any ideas?

PS. Ignore the antenna hole. It was leaking prior to the antenna removal.

Gee oh Dee 05-10-2012 10:15 AM

I would suspect the big hole where the antenna would be.

apocolyps3 05-10-2012 10:20 AM

Please ignore the antenna hole. It was leaking before I took out the antenna.

Bustedback 05-10-2012 10:23 AM

Look under the hood on the passenger side of the firewall, you'll see a black hose sticking out the goes to nothing, that is the HVAC case drain. It looks like water is coming in around there, or the drain is plugged with dirt and crap and the build up of condensation is seeping out someplace.

apocolyps3 05-10-2012 11:14 AM

I don't think it is the HVAC because it only happens whenever it rains. It thought it might be the condensor but the leaking is directly proportional to the amount of rain outside....sadly...

Rustydog555 05-10-2012 11:23 AM

Not that hole the ant hole that goes into the cab

notop46 05-10-2012 11:40 AM


Originally Posted by apocolyps3 (Post 1761707)
I don't think it is the HVAC because it only happens whenever it rains. It thought it might be the condensor but the leaking is directly proportional to the amount of rain outside....sadly...


If you run the defrost of the ac, it would be. There is more water in the air.

RatchetMaster10 05-10-2012 12:24 PM

i would suspect the seal around the windsheild. any small holes or cracks there will casue a leak in the area you have one.

apocolyps3 05-10-2012 12:38 PM

Yea...I am going to get the windshield re-sealed and see. I am tempted to remove the fender and start cutting away parts if I can't find this issue.
Thanks!

RatchetMaster10 05-10-2012 12:45 PM


Originally Posted by apocolyps3
Yea...I am going to get the windshield re-sealed and see. I am tempted to remove the fender and start cutting away parts if I can't find this issue.
Thanks!

Well if the windshield doesn't fix it let us kno before you start hackin away at stuff and I'll see f there's any technical service bulletins or anything similar on it.

kissthis66 05-10-2012 03:13 PM

Have ya checked the heater core??? Try bypassing it under the hood and see if it stops leaking. If it does ya know it's time to swap it out.

DFlintstone 05-10-2012 03:14 PM

Something maybe easy to try. Sometime when it's dry leave a hose dribbling in the air inlet cowling there and see if it leaks. I still have the Rambler, enough crap got on there to block the drain and it would back up and leak in the cab there. My 90 has a pretty fine screen there, so it's doubtful assuming you have the same screen, but if you have a hose, it's something easy enough to check. Btw MY AC drain clogged and it leaked there. Also my Jag windshield leaks like a siv. (Limey rubber :sick:)

TheJerm 05-10-2012 03:55 PM


Originally Posted by DFlintstone (Post 1762174)
Something maybe easy to try. Sometime when it's dry leave a hose dribbling in the air inlet cowling there and see if it leaks. I had a Rambler, enough crap got on there to block the drain and it would back up and leak in the cab there. My 90 has a pretty fine screen there, so it's doubtful assuming you have the same screen, but if you have a hose, it's something easy enough to check. Btw MY AC drain clogged and it leaked there. Also my Jag windshield leaks like a siv. (Limey rubber :sick:)

x3 I would say the HVAC drain is plugged. Use a hose, start at the lowest point and work up will you find the leak.

DFlintstone 05-10-2012 04:51 PM

Does your AC & drain work? Mine will leave a small puddle on the ground sometimes, as it should.

als98xj 05-10-2012 04:53 PM

On another thread about a similar leak information was given about a leak from inside the cowl. There is a seam that is apparently prone to harden up and leak. Mine is leaking there too. I believe.


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