P1800 Water ingression problems

Nov 25th, 2003, 15:39

My P1800 is letting in a lot of water through the grille between the bonnet and the windscreen. Water from heavy rainfall or a hose seems to build up in the tray under the grille and then, once full, it starts spilling out from under the dash board through the air ducts. I've been looking at this but I can't work out where water that comes through the grille should be draining to. Does anyone know where the water should be draining and how can I clear any blockages?

VolvoFan · Nov 25th, 2003, 21:25

Try fully closing the scuttle ventillators. Sometimes their operating cables stick or deform when the shutter mechanism is stiff. A few vigorous pulls & pushes on the tee-handle should do the trick. Good luck.

Peter Milnes · Nov 26th, 2003, 00:14

And make sure the scuttle drains are clear so that excess water can get through.

All the best, Peter

Nov 25th, 2003, 15:39	#1
CA Guest Location:	P1800 Water ingression problems My P1800 is letting in a lot of water through the grille between the bonnet and the windscreen. Water from heavy rainfall or a hose seems to build up in the tray under the grille and then, once full, it starts spilling out from under the dash board through the air ducts. I've been looking at this but I can't work out where water that comes through the grille should be draining to. Does anyone know where the water should be draining and how can I clear any blockages?

Nov 25th, 2003, 21:25	#2
VolvoFan Master Member Last Online: Yesterday 20:53 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Alton	RE: P1800 Water ingression problems Try fully closing the scuttle ventillators. Sometimes their operating cables stick or deform when the shutter mechanism is stiff. A few vigorous pulls & pushes on the tee-handle should do the trick. Good luck.

Nov 26th, 2003, 00:14	#3
Peter Milnes Premier Member Last Online: Apr 10th, 2014 00:01 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Tonyrefail	RE: P1800 Water ingression problems And make sure the scuttle drains are clear so that excess water can get through. All the best, Peter

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