Water in the Tyre Well

[conan7772]

Water in the Tyre Well

Hi,

Anyone know if this a common problem and where it may be entering ?

M35

cheers

[joshm35]

So your lower plug is missing?

[conan7772]

sorry mate, where's this ?

 

[D-750]

I think he means the one under the wheel? If it's missing water can spray up through it.

[phatmonk]

Had the same (?) problem recently with an R33.  The sealant used around the tail light had perished and water was coming in through the back of the tail light.  The leak wasn't obvious.  I ran a hose over the car and went hunting for wet patches and drips.  I used this from Supercheap: http://www.supercheapauto.com.au/Product/Permatex-Silicone-Adhesive-Sealant-Black-80mL/129938

I'd guess with water pooling in the tyre well the plug mentioned is in.

HTH

[spudtatoe]

I have all sorts of sticky shit and oil by the looks of it spilt in my spare tyre well... no clue on where to start to clean it all up.

[conan7772]

I found the tops of the plastic covers on the sides within the drain voids were blocked from years of leaves/ dirt.

The water needs to drain behind these.