In the process of addressing rust under the driver and passenger door threshold i noticed standing water in the driver’s threshold as well as in the footwell. I searched this site and found that potential sources of water in the driver’s footwell and threshold includes: bad sealing between the door gasket and van body, leak/hole at corner of windshield that allows water to run down the pillar into the footwell.
i checked both of these items and i dont believe these are the sources of water intrusion in my van. The van body has a very distinctly marked area all the way around the door where it makes good contact with the gasket. I removed the kick panel around the hood latch release and did not see any signs of water intrusion.
then i spotted 2 rubber plugs on the firewall just to the left of the brake pedal.
i pulled them both out and noticed that the bottom one was ripped. I also observed signs of water intrusion directly below the bottom plug. I believe this is the source of water in my footwell. I couldnt locate a similar rubber plug at ace hardware so i packed the plug with silicone sealant and reinstalled it. If you are also seeing water intrusion i recommend you check the plugs.
i checked both of these items and i dont believe these are the sources of water intrusion in my van. The van body has a very distinctly marked area all the way around the door where it makes good contact with the gasket. I removed the kick panel around the hood latch release and did not see any signs of water intrusion.
then i spotted 2 rubber plugs on the firewall just to the left of the brake pedal.
i pulled them both out and noticed that the bottom one was ripped. I also observed signs of water intrusion directly below the bottom plug. I believe this is the source of water in my footwell. I couldnt locate a similar rubber plug at ace hardware so i packed the plug with silicone sealant and reinstalled it. If you are also seeing water intrusion i recommend you check the plugs.
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