convertible drain holes

[Trptguy]

I am getting a ton of water on my drivers side floor. I am wondering if the rocker panel drain holes are plugged up. Of course being an idiot I can;t seem to findt hem. Does anyone have a picture of the location?

[Trptguy]

no one????????

[Bearmw]

Could be leaking through the hvac assembly gasket. Pour water in the cowl area and see if it drips down by the heater.

[Ceeker]

I am getting a ton of water on my drivers side floor. I am wondering if the rocker panel drain holes are plugged up. Of course being an idiot I can;t seem to findt hem. Does anyone have a picture of the location?

there is one drain hole on the passenger side of the fire wall on all e30s. there is a plastic vertical down spout exiting the firewall. if that is plugged water will back up into the hvac and work it's way back into either the passenger or drivers side floor. remove the plastic vent below the windshield. and remove the plastic spout and clear out the debris.

[Trptguy]

already cleared that elephant spout...so that isn't the issue.

it seems to be coming from underneath the carpet and is not dripping. How can I check to make sure HVAC assemble is watertight?

Thanks!!

[cabriodster87]

Also check for rust inside wheel well at the top, just under where the fender meets at the window pillar.

[Bearmw]

lift up all the carpeting in the footwell area. Have someone use a hose and spray a lot of water in the cowl and also in the wheel well, and even firewall area (while avoiding soaking circuits and connectors). While the person is applying water, carefully inspect all around the HVAC and pedal area with a good light. That should show where it leaks from.

[Trptguy]

lift up all the carpeting in the footwell area. Have someone use a hose and spray a lot of water in the cowl and also in the wheel well, and even firewall area (while avoiding soaking circuits and connectors). While the person is applying water, carefully inspect all around the HVAC and pedal area with a good light. That should show where it leaks from.

yrah guess i will have to do this....one more thing le sigh

[Bearmw]

Yeah...old cars suck sometimes.

[Trptguy]

ok its not the cowl leaking....dammit.

i have about an inch of water in the car now from last nights rain. i am thinking the drivers side rocker panel drains are plugged and not draining, but i can;t find them??

[beybedba]

are yo sure it's water? and not brake fluid from a master clutch cylinder leak?

[Trptguy]

are yo sure it's water? and not brake fluid from a master clutch cylinder leak?

positive

[Tico Frank]

Where did the water come from?