heatercore leak?
Hey Everyone,
I Have a 1989 520i and noticed today that the carpet at the front passenger side is soaking wet, so i took the carpet up and found lots of water swimming about everywhere and big patches of rust, so i got rid of the water and dried the carpet but i have no idea how this has happened as the other carpets in the car are ok. How has this happened ? and what can i do to avoid this happening?
Many Thanks
Fraser
heatercore leak?
95 E34 530I V2.37
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Check your clutch fliud level.
Zac
I had a similar problem on both drivers and passengers side, but after a pretty nasty rain...
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Take the carpet up again, then spray the whole car all over the top with the garden hose. Watch for leaks coming in. I'd suspect a door seal or sunroof drain.
1997 535i V8
5spd, OBC, A/C, cruise, BMW phone, factory M-Tech wheel & suspension, 18" Alpinas
I second that.Originally Posted by DaveVoorhis
You didn't leave your window open did you?
Check your grommet holes front and back of the front jack points on the undersill of the car. Seal with black Automotive Goop. Don't drive fast through puddles.
"Is that a geo duck in your pocket or are you just a happy sashimi? - Mike Rowe, Dirty Jobs, on Discovery Channel
Thats what I was thinking as well.Originally Posted by 632 Regal
95 540iA: Euro Clears & More Mods to Come Soon!
Sacramento, CA USA
Heater core leaks smell of coolant.
Water does not smell.
I had the same thing happen after a heavy rain- passenger side carpet was soaked. My drain was clogged and all I did was get under my car and unclog them. I also poured hot hot water down the drain tube to flush out dirt and debris. there are four inside your sunroof. Look at this thread for more help.
http://www.bimmer.info/forum/showthr...ght=drain+tube
1995 525i with 147,000 miles and counting...