While removing the carpet in my 96 GT I found the carpet on the driver side was soaking wet. The passenger side is dry, so it's not a leak from the heater or condensate. The engine and trans are out for repair, so I really can't move it, but I found what looks like an opening. Anyone have any idea if a rubber plug is supposed to go here or if it's just an unused opening? TIA Jim
That's normal. That being said, that is the area for the wiper motor and whatnot. If water is in there is should drain under the body, not into the cabin.
I knew that would be too easy. Guess I'll have to wait to move the car and hit it with a garden hose. Thanks for the assist Jim
Check the grommet where the hood release cable comes through the firewall. When I bought my 02 gt I had this problem and found that the grommet was hanging lol. I hope your carpet isnt bad like mine.
I'll be sure to check all the grommets. Isnt there a drain over there, also? I need to poke around more this weekend. Thanks for the suggestions, y'all Jim
Did you find anything? And if youre talking about the ac drain then no I think thats on the passenger side by the tranny.
The weather warmed up some and I ran a garden hose over the cowl, but did not see a leak. Not sure what the deal is. Thanks for the responses, though Jim
Spray some water in the engine bay at the firewall and check again. I'm almost certain it's a grommet on the firewall. Mine leaked and would pool right in font of the drivers seat. Everywhere else looked to be dry but the carpet backing was waterlogged and ruined. I ripped it off, dried the floor and covered the floor with a piece of speaker box carpet folded over a few times since you can't replace just the underlaying material by itself.
