P3 water trap in wing not draining

hindol · Dec 17th, 2018, 11:37

2013 P3 where the bonnet hinges and gas strut open there is a slot between the inner and outer wing about two inches down in this slot there is a soft foam pad. This area does gather debris over time leaves etc. Today on fillings washer bottle I found the off side slot is full of water yet the near side is dry, last night we had rain but water ought not to be gathering there, is there a drain hole which is blocked? If so where is it?

The local dealer says bring it in and we can look at it, but then they would book it in for 2019. If there is a drain hole once found can be unblocked.

Am I the only one?

october37 · Dec 17th, 2018, 13:23

There is a drain in the recess on the right hand side of the engine compartment which must be blocked. It is a common fault and probably the sponge is full of dirt and dead leaves which needs cleaning. The drain exits water underneath, just in front of the drivers door so it should be easily cleaned.

2008 V70 2.4D se lux

JonnyA · Dec 18th, 2018, 17:46

this guy really gets stuck into that issue ...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXNz1oa7lTs

filisur · Dec 18th, 2018, 19:35

cured this on mine by pushing a plastic tube (used a till roll center) down between the sponge and the inner wing, just needs a poke with a bit of wire every now and then. although you still need to remove large leaves from the void.

Tatsfield · Dec 19th, 2018, 11:24

It's the use of sponge rubber that worries me. It can end up a permanent wet bath against the wing. Very sloppy design work and not very "Volvo".

hindol · Dec 19th, 2018, 17:08

Agree about foam inserts,even if not holding water where they contact the bodywork will remain wet for ages, not what we might expect. My first Volvo 245gl from 1982 was hit on the near side doors at force sufficient to bend the propshaft tunnel and crease the roof, written off but 5 people got out with a few bruises.

By the looks on the video mentioned there seems to be a lot of air holding the car together, is it actually a crumple zone area or is it just cheaper.

Fitting improved drain sounds good will follow that up when it stops raining.

I appreciate members replies most helpful.

Is the first rule of working at a service desk it to learn to say I have never heard of that before for common faults?

Tatsfield · Dec 19th, 2018, 17:45

I don't think crash survival is a problem. See:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NESquSzqPHM

That says it all!

For comparison see:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwLfbVrUX1o

Which make would you buy?

Dec 17th, 2018, 11:37	#1
hindol New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bridgwater	P3 water trap in wing not draining 2013 P3 where the bonnet hinges and gas strut open there is a slot between the inner and outer wing about two inches down in this slot there is a soft foam pad. This area does gather debris over time leaves etc. Today on fillings washer bottle I found the off side slot is full of water yet the near side is dry, last night we had rain but water ought not to be gathering there, is there a drain hole which is blocked? If so where is it? The local dealer says bring it in and we can look at it, but then they would book it in for 2019. If there is a drain hole once found can be unblocked. Am I the only one?

Dec 18th, 2018, 17:46	#3
JonnyA Member Last Online: Yesterday 14:47 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Wedmore	this guy really gets stuck into that issue ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CXNz1oa7lTs __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux 215hp caspian blue hers - 2013 V40cc D3 biarritz blue ex - 2008 XC70 SE Lux 185hp Electric Silver ex - 1999 V40 2.0SE ex - 1988 740 GL estate, before that a 340 GL

Dec 19th, 2018, 11:24	#5
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	It's the use of sponge rubber that worries me. It can end up a permanent wet bath against the wing. Very sloppy design work and not very "Volvo". __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey

Dec 19th, 2018, 17:08	#6
hindol New Member Last Online: Apr 17th, 2024 10:48 Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Bridgwater	Thanks for support Agree about foam inserts,even if not holding water where they contact the bodywork will remain wet for ages, not what we might expect. My first Volvo 245gl from 1982 was hit on the near side doors at force sufficient to bend the propshaft tunnel and crease the roof, written off but 5 people got out with a few bruises. By the looks on the video mentioned there seems to be a lot of air holding the car together, is it actually a crumple zone area or is it just cheaper. Fitting improved drain sounds good will follow that up when it stops raining. I appreciate members replies most helpful. Is the first rule of working at a service desk it to learn to say I have never heard of that before for common faults?

Dec 19th, 2018, 17:45	#7
Tatsfield Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 10:10 Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Poole	I don't think crash survival is a problem. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NESquSzqPHM That says it all! For comparison see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fwLfbVrUX1o Which make would you buy? __________________ 2012 XC70 SE Lux Polestar 230 bhp D5 Auto Oyster Grey Last edited by Tatsfield; Dec 19th, 2018 at 17:48.

Dec 17th, 2018, 13:23	#2
october37 Senior Member Last Online: Mar 17th, 2023 13:24 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Whitehaven	There is a drain in the recess on the right hand side of the engine compartment which must be blocked. It is a common fault and probably the sponge is full of dirt and dead leaves which needs cleaning. The drain exits water underneath, just in front of the drivers door so it should be easily cleaned. 2008 V70 2.4D se lux

Dec 18th, 2018, 19:35	#4
filisur New Member Last Online: Sep 2nd, 2022 19:20 Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: wigan	cured this on mine by pushing a plastic tube (used a till roll center) down between the sponge and the inner wing, just needs a poke with a bit of wire every now and then. although you still need to remove large leaves from the void.

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