Water Leak

[alberm]

Hi all,

i have a 2000 996 cab and have just found a puddle of water in the rear footwell behind the drivers seat and when pulling the seat belt out it appears to also be wet, there are no obvious leaks in the roof. Can anyone advise as its a bit of a mystery where its coming from

Thx

Edited February 28, 2011 by alberm

[Dharn55]

This is typically caused by a plugged drain for the well that contains the top. Do a search and you will find a DIY for fixing it. You have to take off the rear wheel, take the plastic shield in front of the wheel partially off and behind there you will find the outlet for the drain. It is probably clogged with sediment. Clean it (I would do the other side at the same time) and the problem will go away.

The thing is you need to do this right away. If not the water will get to the electronics under the drivers seat and then you will have a much bigger problem. This is also true for the passenger side.

Here is the link:

Edited February 28, 2011 by Dharn55

[alberm]

Thank you, will look at it tomorrow if it doesn't rain

M