Page 1 of 1
Windscreen wipers
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 8:39 pm
by eastona
I seem to be getting water in the front, into the glove box (and onwards down to the parcel shelf) on the passenger and drivers sides.
I don't think its the windscreen rubber, I think it may be from the windscreen wipers, are there rubber seals that seal off the wiper posts to the bodywork??
I'd like to seal them before I start with a radio
Andrew
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:13 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - the wiper spindle mounts should seal the holes.
Posted: Mon Jan 21, 2008 10:35 pm
by eastona
ah, just looked on a parts website and notice there should be a gasket under the "chrome embellishers" (great name that), I'll check that out tomorrow.
Andrew
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 1:39 am
by MoggyTech
Also check the gaskets are in place for the bonnet hinges.
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 11:48 am
by dunketh
I used instant gasket under mine - but then I was desperate at the time.
front leak
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 4:06 pm
by Willie
Also make sure that the bonnet hinge is securely bolted to the panel beneath the windscreen. Very awkward to reach this nut and very easy to drop the spanner which will disappear into the inner wing for ever
unless you tie it to your wrist with string!
Posted: Tue Jan 22, 2008 7:18 pm
by eastona
I dropped a spanner into the rear seat, so now I'm looking for a magnet. Never thought to tie it to my wrist!
(could ask my son to fetch it out as he's only 9 with smaller hands...ahaa...That's a plan.)
Posted: Wed Jan 23, 2008 9:55 am
by dunketh
unless you tie it to your wrist with string!
Stroke of genius there!
I've lost count of the amount of spanners and things I've lost down crevices over the years.
Shame it probably doesnt work for sockets too.