Rainwater gets into Engine Bay from Scuttle on my Leon FR

I think the only way to stop water getting into the bay is to tape over all the holes under the black plastic part. When you remove it and the sound deadening you can see all the holes.

If you do this you have to open the bonnet slowly after rains as it holds the water. This spills out the rear of the plastic when you open the bonnet and can end up on the top of the engine cover, or the coils packs if you don't have the cover. It runs out after a drive though.

Redemption said:

Had mine done under warranty last Monday but after the rain we've just had it's still letting water in. Will have to do it myself methinks...

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Mine actually leaks worse now than before. I have the new clips from Dave at Seremotors and I'm going to tape over a couple of holes before refitting and see what happens.

Donnyboy said:

I think the only way to stop water getting into the bay is to tape over all the holes under the black plastic part. When you remove it and the sound deadening you can see all the holes.

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Probably not the best idea, If you leave the water in there, eventually, you will get corrosion problems. If anyone is intersted, I can do a guide on sealing the bonnet strip to stop any water getting under it. The cost of the sealing strip is about £12-15.

TimSawf said:

Probably not the best idea, If you leave the water in there, eventually, you will get corrosion problems. If anyone is intersted, I can do a guide on sealing the bonnet strip to stop any water getting under it. The cost of the sealing strip is about £12-15.

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Would be handy if you don't mind doing a guide.

kevs fr said:

Mine actually leaks worse now than before. I have the new clips from Dave at Seremotors and I'm going to tape over a couple of holes before refitting and see what happens.

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All the clips look fine on mine but I think the sealing strip is the culprit.

Redemption said:

Would be handy if you don't mind doing a guide.

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Any suggestions how best to do it, post it directly here or do a seperate thread (Guides section) and post a link here?

TimSawf said:

Any suggestions how best to do it, post it directly here or do a seperate thread (Guides section) and post a link here?

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Guides section I reckon and hopefully the mods will make it a sticky. We can then link to it.

Thanks. Guides section it is. I'll do it in the morning.

I've posted a guide in the Guides Section. Hope this may help

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3681961#post3681961

TimSawf said:

I've posted a guide in the Guides Section. Hope this may help

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/showthread.php?p=3681961#post3681961

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Top job!

Mine had this problem.
While the dealer was happy to replace the broken clip , the mouldy and ripped (where it had sagged and rubbed on something) bonnet carpet was my problem as Seat wouldn't cover it apparently.

Had miy bonnet liner replaced under warranty just under 3years. 57plate

My liner is sagging, mouldy and wet when it rains. Showed the dealer this number but was told it doesn't relate to my car. Its an 09 cupra, still in warranty, just... The liner was replaced at around 18months old no issues, but struggling now to have it changed and the sealing kit fitted. I don't understand how some dealers will do it and some won't??

Contact Customer Services at SEAT UK. There is no mention in the TPI regarding the age of the vehicle, the problem affects all Mk2 Leons. If it's still under warranty, SEAT will almost certainly instruct your dealer (or another one if you so wish) to carry out the work.

Merv130 said:

here is the link http://www.mediafire.com/?i67quobodbre4kb

hopefully it works and can help a few on here

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Thanks for posting this mate. Trying to get mine done today. This will help as the dealer could not find the TPI number either.


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Yup, just noticed this issue on FL Leon

Anyone know if this TPI number is still active?

Also, without sounding too stupid. I suppose the bonnet lining is the big piece of felt material attached to the underside of the bonnet? It's not the piece that's at the very back of the engine bay behind the engine?

xreyuk said:

Anyone know if this TPI number is still active?

Also, without sounding too stupid. I suppose the bonnet lining is the big piece of felt material attached to the underside of the bonnet? It's not the piece that's at the very back of the engine bay behind the engine?

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The current attitude from SEAT seems to be that the TPI no longer applies to any cars in the UK, even though it did last year.
Yes, that is the bonnet lining