Seat Leon Cupra R 54 plate Water in footwell

[Rauer]

Can I confirm that it's my door seals and not the pollen filter! The water enters the car from the door area where the 2 plastic panels join,and dribbles down when I drive off! Oh this is on the passenger side btw

 

[MattCupra150]

Ah ok sorry missed you there! Then definetely take your door trims apart - allow time! Then reseal with plenty of silicone!! Done mine.

Also, make sure your rain gulleys under ur door are clear - get some metal and poke the holes through. Also, make sure the door is opened up before u drive off after a heavy down pour. Mine still collects in the door but can't be arsed replacing the door seal !

 

[Rauer]

Was that to me?

 

[MattCupra150]

Yes to Rauer. Theres a really good post on door sills and how to take apart and seal and reassemble

 

[MattCupra150]

Search for:

"Water leak into footwell - dodgy seal info and DIY repair guide "

 

[Rauer]

Cheers buddy , I'm all over that thread I just wanted to make ultra sure that it was the seal before I took it all apart! I have bought the sealing cord from seat and replacement door clips in case!! I got the propper stuff cause I only want to do it once haha!

 

[MattCupra150]

Yeah actually thats the stuff I bought too. Apply it genrously - you get enough for 2 doors. Then when u screen everything back on, it compresses the sealant and should solve your issue. Just be sure not to (a) lose any screws and (b) not to tear the water barrier film !!

 

[Rauer]

Only 2? I thought 10m of the stuff would do all 4!

 

[brad1]

It's the door sills mate mine done exactly the same get that silicone out and go crazy lol , I also have the pollen leak now lol poxy car

I have the same pollen filter leak, front passenger footwell is soaked after a heavy rainful lol

 

[slickbone]

dan (s1 pru), VIKINGODIN,

Thanks chaps for the solution.

 

[Murdered LCR]

Problem with the tape Is that it will do the same after a while with silicone water won't brake that down

 

[Rauer]

Problem with the tape Is that it will do the same after a while with silicone water won't brake that down

It's not tape, it's squidgey black!

 

[Murdered LCR]

Yer I no what it is it's the squishy black foam tape stuff same stuff they use in the 1st place ,

 

[Rauer]

No it's not that stuff at all it's more like plasticene but more rubbery if that makes sense

 

[oldskool]

its not foam, its as you say plasticene type stuff, deffo not the original stuff

 

[LEE69]

Yer I no what it is it's the squishy black foam tape stuff same stuff they use in the 1st place ,

Looks like this Dan

 

[springer]

Its BUTYL tape,thats the proper name for it

 

[LEE69]

yeah and cheaper on ebay