Rocker panel wate leak

Discussion in 'General Motoring' started by Mat, Aug 29, 2005.

  1. Mat

    Mat Guest

    Water leaks down onto my rear door rocker panels.
    I have tried to find the water leaking path without success.
    I want to have my rust rocker replaced, but useless if I can not find how
    water is getting in. I covered the top of the doors to check if the water
    came in there, but not coming in top of doors.
    Anyone have suggestions on how to fix this problem?
    Thanks in advance for any suggestions.
     
    Mat, Aug 29, 2005
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  2. Mat

    marx404 Guest

    Please read the below post from bhen the water drains around the door seals
    blah blah on how to properly post if you want proper help in the future,
    thanks.

    As you didnt state anything about your car, I will assume that you have an
    S-series, which is known for this problem, which I again assume is that when
    water drains around your door seals (working as designed) the water collects
    under the snap-on door sill plate.

    All S-series do this, it is a piss-poor design, but is not an imediate rust
    threat if you keep that area dry. A pain I know, but I run a thin towel or
    chamois under that plastic rocker panel cover to absorb any excess water. I
    have seen many s-series with rust in that area because it was not kept dry.
    Also, on SC2's keep the 3rd door latch dry, it will also rust.

    On the 1st gen S-series, the snap on plate covers a gaping hole, harder to
    work with. On the 2nd gens, up to '02 models, the plate snaps into three
    small slots in the rocker panel. What sux is that this is also covering the
    weld seams on the rocker, so beat to keep it dry. As the cover isnt solid,
    no luck on permanently sealing it up for me, any ideas anyone?
    marx404
     
    marx404, Aug 29, 2005
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