New 914 owner with a question, water leak |
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New 914 owner with a question, water leak |
dltalfa |
Jul 1 2011, 05:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 1-July 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,267 Region Association: None |
Hey Guys!!! I'm a brand new 914 owner. I have been a car enthuisist for many years, but this is my first Porsche of any kind.
I already have a problem / question. I bought this car two weeks ago. Due to limited garage space, it was left parked in my driveway while the family and I went on vacation last week. When I returned home today, the entire interior is covered with mold and mildew, especially the carpet. I mean it was almost completely white with fuzzy mold. My neighbor told me it rained almost every day while I was gone,..but there is NO water in the car,..just mold and mildew. First,..is this a common issue with these cars? Second,..how can I best clean this mess up? |
larss |
Jul 12 2011, 11:45 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 428 Joined: 10-September 09 From: Sweden Member No.: 10,787 Region Association: Scandinavia |
I had water on the floor under both seats every time I washed my car, looked for leaks around the door and targa seals but they were fine.
Found the leaks at last below the rear window, not the window butyle/silicone seal surrounding the window but the wery corner on both sides of the engine lid where the two small fixed sheet metal pieces meets the window. There was some gap there on both sides where the sheet metal on both sides of the lid meets the rear firewall. Had to remove the window to engine lid seal to see it. Theese corners seems to be the lowest point for this area so water will collect there by itself. /Lars S |
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