Rear Footwells

Daniel M · Jan 18th, 2004, 18:30

Hi People...

After spending a good afternoon cleaning, i removed the floormats from the back of the car. Upon removal, i noticed the rear passenger footwell carpet was soaked. Obviously this is something i really want to solve, so i was wondering if anybody had had a similar problem in their 440/460's? A friend had a similar problem 3 or 4 years back, but the car was sold before the problem was solved.

Any help much appreciated...

Dan M

P.s..and all the windows were closed whilst cleaning, and it wasn't a drink bottle or anything that i'd left in the car.

Apr 27th, 2004, 15:54

Dear Dan M

I had problems some years ago with my 440GL. The water came in around the rear light, ran along the boot floor and down into the rear footwell. My solution was to seal around the lights with some silicone bath sealant. No more problems.
I have a 440si now. no similar problems - but I haven't removed the rear lights yet

best of luck

George

Daniel M · Apr 27th, 2004, 23:11

Hi George...

Thanks for the reply-i managed to sort the problem a while ago, using the exact same method. When i stripped my interior, i found the water had taken the exact same path as it did in yours. There have been no problems since (touchwood!). :)

Cheers again,
Dan M

Jan 18th, 2004, 18:30	#1
Daniel M Inbetween Volvo's... Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lowestoft View Photos By: Daniel M	Rear Footwells Hi People... After spending a good afternoon cleaning, i removed the floormats from the back of the car. Upon removal, i noticed the rear passenger footwell carpet was soaked. Obviously this is something i really want to solve, so i was wondering if anybody had had a similar problem in their 440/460's? A friend had a similar problem 3 or 4 years back, but the car was sold before the problem was solved. Any help much appreciated... Dan M P.s..and all the windows were closed whilst cleaning, and it wasn't a drink bottle or anything that i'd left in the car. __________________ Current: 2014 Ford S-Max Titanium X Sport -- Previous Volvo’s -- :: 480 Turbo, 1993, 234 Polar White (with 'Richmod') :: Sold :: 440 2.0i SE, 1994, 306 Smoke Silver Metallic :: Sold :: 440 1.7 GLEi, 1991, 219 Ocean Blue Metallic Metallic :: Sold

Apr 27th, 2004, 15:54	#2
George Nemeth Guest Location:	RE: Rear Footwells Dear Dan M I had problems some years ago with my 440GL. The water came in around the rear light, ran along the boot floor and down into the rear footwell. My solution was to seal around the lights with some silicone bath sealant. No more problems. I have a 440si now. no similar problems - but I haven't removed the rear lights yet best of luck George

Apr 27th, 2004, 23:11	#3
Daniel M Inbetween Volvo's... Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 23:13 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Lowestoft View Photos By: Daniel M	RE: Rear Footwells Hi George... Thanks for the reply-i managed to sort the problem a while ago, using the exact same method. When i stripped my interior, i found the water had taken the exact same path as it did in yours. There have been no problems since (touchwood!). :) Cheers again, Dan M __________________ Current: 2014 Ford S-Max Titanium X Sport -- Previous Volvo’s -- :: 480 Turbo, 1993, 234 Polar White (with 'Richmod') :: Sold :: 440 2.0i SE, 1994, 306 Smoke Silver Metallic :: Sold :: 440 1.7 GLEi, 1991, 219 Ocean Blue Metallic Metallic :: Sold

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