David, It's the old case of a leaky British car. Always had leaks in new cars
(Austin, Morris, Triumph). There's really only teh one way. Need to get some
(coloured if at all possible) water in a jug ( or two, or three, or a hose with
a low flow), strip out all the trim you can and pour teh water over the car at
different places to see where it's running down inside. Pieces of paper
attached to the various body panels helps. It's hard it see the route tthe
water takes when it runs off before you get to see where it was.
Once had it in the boot in a Dolomite and it was coming under the trim on the
gutter rails above the back window, down the C pillar in the passenger
compartment Under the trim, over the wheel arch behind the trim and under the
spare tire to the other side of the boot. Dealership could not find it for all
the time it was under warrenty.
Water can travel a long way, and with capillary action even ways you don't
expect.
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From: "spitfires-owner@autox.team.net" <spitfires-owner@autox.team.net> on
behalf of "David Templeton" <davidt@opentext.com>
Sent: Tue, 13 Nov 2001 21:24:36 -0500
To: "'triumphs@autox.team.net'" <triumphs@autox.team.net>,
"'spitfires@autox.team.net'" <spitfires@autox.team.net>
Subject: Leaking spitfire
Hi all,
A member of the local car club picked up a Spitfire. Currently, it is
awaiting work. The problem is when it rains the spare tire has water in it.
I have suggested that they seal up the gas tank opening for the time being.
This is done and they are still getting water. I have suggested they check
the seams along the fender edges. I have also suggested that they check the
rubber seal and have assured me it is still good.
Any other suggestions?
Thanks
David A. Templeton
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