Water in foot wells - please help!! - SEAT Cupra.net

Edward81 · 16-07-2012, 21:55

Hi all,

I am looking for a solution to the leaking door seal/ water in footwell problem for my Leon mk1. With all this rain we're having in the lovely British summer there has been a puddle of water in the passenger rear footwell. There has also been water in each other footwell, but it's particularly bad on the passenger side. I have noticed that I get a foot shower every time I open one of the front doors as water is collecting in the foot plates.

This seems a common problem so would welcome advice/ link to a guide wich has worked!

Also, any ideas how I can easily dry the underlay underneath the carpets? Although I have used a vax machine to suck up a lot of water, there is still a squelch!!

Would welcome any advice as the smell is getting worse!!

Cheers all.

Ed

*domin8or* · 16-07-2012, 22:08

Use search facility in Leon FAQ'S theres loads in there,with some good guides

Silentnight* · 16-07-2012, 23:44

Iv got the same issue with the passenger rear and now Everytime the weathers relatively warm my rear passenger door won't open! So glad it's finally getting sorted tomorrow. Ball ache!

Stuno1 · 17-07-2012, 07:09

The dealer will sort it for labour of 1 hour per door or you can DIY it as suggested above.

*LEE69* · 17-07-2012, 07:50

http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...13#post3255713

Edward81 · 29-09-2012, 11:01

Will it please stop raining!!! Have finally worked out that the water is getting in through the pollen filter - the filter itself is wet and can also see water down air intake housing.

Any ideas for a solution? Should I replace the pollen filter plastic cover etc? Have Seat updated the cover in the knowledge of the problems owners have had?

Cheers.

ozzymyster · 29-09-2012, 11:28

is the cover damaged? dont replace it if theres nothing wrong with it...its probably not seated correctly

neil_1821 · 29-09-2012, 11:48

I've heard that's a common leaking place, either the cover is damaged or as stated the filter etc isn't placed correctly

Heard some people run a bead of silicone under the pollen filter, but there must be another way of sorting it out, otherwise you'd be creating a water trap under there

JordanMck · 29-09-2012, 12:06

Most common on Leon's is door seals mate has had two Leon's recently needing them done

Edward81 · 29-09-2012, 14:49

Strange because I have havent changed the pollen filter in about two years and it's only just started leaking so I am thinking the cover/ seal needs replacing. It is quite water marked.

Edward81 · 20-11-2012, 23:11

Well, I thought the problem was sorted...wrong!!

I am getting a lot of water underneath the carpet underlay in the passenger side front and rear footwells. The top of the underlay and carpet is dry.

If it was a problem with the door seals, does the water somehow make it's way underneath the underlay?

Water only collects in the front passenger door plate, you get a waterfall on opening the door. Would the front passenger door leak explain the water in the rear footwell - I.e can the water travel from the front footwell to the rear?

Got towels shoved underneath the underlay to dry it up.

Becoming a real pain.

*Slimy* · 21-11-2012, 06:06

You really ought to take a look at the link Lee posted, but in essence all those questions can be answered with a 'yes'.

*d3m0niTe* · 21-11-2012, 10:39

Quote:

Originally Posted by Slimy

You really ought to take a look at the link Lee posted, but in essence all those questions can be answered with a 'yes'.

+1

Sounds like door seals, read the link Lee posted and get it fixed before that water turns to ice as it get's colder

richie kaye · 21-11-2012, 13:26

Ive got the same problem...Ive ordered some butyl tape off ebay

Read and Read that Sticky thread untill you understand it,The stealers will thrape your wallet if they end up sorting it

Edward81 · 21-11-2012, 22:04

Cool, thanks guys. I am going to tackle the door seal fix. Have you got a link to the butyl sealant tape? Which thickness should I get?

itsonlymoney · 21-11-2012, 23:10

I used door frame sealant (like bathroom sealant but for outdoors) from wicks!
Used it to seal the seakers that I replaced and around the bottom of the panel that leaks. Managed to stop the leak without removing the inner panel.
Once the water had stopped coming in, I cut out the underlay (sound deadening) from where it goes up againt the transmission tunnel (front and rear passenger side), dried out in the airing cupboard, then put em back in

Hope this helps

*Slimy* · 22-11-2012, 07:57

I give it six months to a year before you're going back in to fix the fix...

When i did my doors, they were coated in three different type of sealant, they had all failed. One roll of butyl and its not leaked since.

itsonlymoney · 22-11-2012, 08:15

Does butyl go where the original sealant used to be?

*LEE69* · 22-11-2012, 08:23

yes it does

*d3m0niTe* · 22-11-2012, 10:43

The link that Lee posted really explains everything you need... as the saying goes RTFM

16-07-2012, 21:55	#1
Edward81 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	Water in foot wells - please help!! Hi all, I am looking for a solution to the leaking door seal/ water in footwell problem for my Leon mk1. With all this rain we're having in the lovely British summer there has been a puddle of water in the passenger rear footwell. There has also been water in each other footwell, but it's particularly bad on the passenger side. I have noticed that I get a foot shower every time I open one of the front doors as water is collecting in the foot plates. This seems a common problem so would welcome advice/ link to a guide wich has worked! Also, any ideas how I can easily dry the underlay underneath the carpets? Although I have used a vax machine to suck up a lot of water, there is still a squelch!! Would welcome any advice as the smell is getting worse!! Cheers all. Ed Last edited by Edward81; 16-07-2012 at 22:02.

17-07-2012, 07:50	#5
LEE69 Stage 2 Revo'd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: C\UK\Devon\Torquay Posts: 19,933	http://www.seatcupra.net/forums/show...13#post3255713 __________________ My Car Did you not get a manual with your Leon, or want a .pdf copy? If my post has helped you click the scales to the left and leave me some rep points.

29-09-2012, 11:28	#7
ozzymyster Full Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Posts: 200	is the cover damaged? dont replace it if theres nothing wrong with it...its probably not seated correctly __________________

22-11-2012, 08:23	#19
LEE69 Stage 2 Revo'd Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: C\UK\Devon\Torquay Posts: 19,933	yes it does __________________ My Car Did you not get a manual with your Leon, or want a .pdf copy? If my post has helped you click the scales to the left and leave me some rep points.

22-11-2012, 10:43	#20
d3m0niTe LCR 225 Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Bromley, Kent Posts: 531	The link that Lee posted really explains everything you need... as the saying goes RTFM __________________ LCR 225 - AmD Stage 1 - 261 bhp 271 lbs/ft Forge 007p - SFS 3" TIP - JR Cone Filter - Ferodo DS2500 pads - Cobra Cat Back - SuperPro DBM

16-07-2012, 22:08	#2
domin8or Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: South Lanarkshire Scotland Posts: 576	Use search facility in Leon FAQ'S theres loads in there,with some good guides

16-07-2012, 23:44	#3
Silentnight* Full Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: newcastle Posts: 258	Iv got the same issue with the passenger rear and now Everytime the weathers relatively warm my rear passenger door won't open! So glad it's finally getting sorted tomorrow. Ball ache!

17-07-2012, 07:09	#4
Stuno1 Full Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 81	The dealer will sort it for labour of 1 hour per door or you can DIY it as suggested above.

29-09-2012, 11:01	#6
Edward81 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	Will it please stop raining!!! Have finally worked out that the water is getting in through the pollen filter - the filter itself is wet and can also see water down air intake housing. Any ideas for a solution? Should I replace the pollen filter plastic cover etc? Have Seat updated the cover in the knowledge of the problems owners have had? Cheers.

29-09-2012, 11:48	#8
neil_1821 Full Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 41	I've heard that's a common leaking place, either the cover is damaged or as stated the filter etc isn't placed correctly Heard some people run a bead of silicone under the pollen filter, but there must be another way of sorting it out, otherwise you'd be creating a water trap under there

29-09-2012, 12:06	#9
JordanMck Newbie Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 11	Most common on Leon's is door seals mate has had two Leon's recently needing them done

29-09-2012, 14:49	#10
Edward81 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	Strange because I have havent changed the pollen filter in about two years and it's only just started leaking so I am thinking the cover/ seal needs replacing. It is quite water marked.

20-11-2012, 23:11	#11
Edward81 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	Well, I thought the problem was sorted...wrong!! I am getting a lot of water underneath the carpet underlay in the passenger side front and rear footwells. The top of the underlay and carpet is dry. If it was a problem with the door seals, does the water somehow make it's way underneath the underlay? Water only collects in the front passenger door plate, you get a waterfall on opening the door. Would the front passenger door leak explain the water in the rear footwell - I.e can the water travel from the front footwell to the rear? Got towels shoved underneath the underlay to dry it up. Becoming a real pain.

21-11-2012, 06:06	#12
Slimy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 5,435	You really ought to take a look at the link Lee posted, but in essence all those questions can be answered with a 'yes'.

21-11-2012, 13:26	#14
richie kaye Full Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: West Midlands Posts: 173	Ive got the same problem...Ive ordered some butyl tape off ebay Read and Read that Sticky thread untill you understand it,The stealers will thrape your wallet if they end up sorting it

21-11-2012, 22:04	#15
Edward81 Full Member Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 27	Cool, thanks guys. I am going to tackle the door seal fix. Have you got a link to the butyl sealant tape? Which thickness should I get?

21-11-2012, 23:10	#16
itsonlymoney Full Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 42	I used door frame sealant (like bathroom sealant but for outdoors) from wicks! Used it to seal the seakers that I replaced and around the bottom of the panel that leaks. Managed to stop the leak without removing the inner panel. Once the water had stopped coming in, I cut out the underlay (sound deadening) from where it goes up againt the transmission tunnel (front and rear passenger side), dried out in the airing cupboard, then put em back in Hope this helps

22-11-2012, 07:57	#17
Slimy Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 5,435	I give it six months to a year before you're going back in to fix the fix... When i did my doors, they were coated in three different type of sealant, they had all failed. One roll of butyl and its not leaked since.

22-11-2012, 08:15	#18
itsonlymoney Full Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Posts: 42	Does butyl go where the original sealant used to be?

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