Wet Passenger Floor board: Trying to locate the leak
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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
Model: Grand Cherokee(WJ)
Engine: 4.7 HO
Wet Passenger Floor board: Trying to locate the leak
After rain storms my right front passenger floor board is pretty wet. Any suggestions on where the leak is coming from and what to do to fix it? Thanks!
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From: Russellville, Arkansas
Year: 1991
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0 I-6
There are a couple of drain holes under the cowl that can get plugged up and allow water to leak into the cab. Just take the cowl off and clean them out if they are blocked.
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I've had the same problem. My suggestion to you is to take out the carpet and seats and watch where the water is coming from.
That being said, my leaks were coming from a crack in the rear wheel well (water was being flung up when the wheel was spinning), from the grommet up under the dash that let's the radio antenna out, and what I'm assuming is the overflow of the cowl drain. But I'm not sure on the last one.
I also had a problem with the rear right window leaking and filling up the cubby hole back there, then the water would all come pouring to the front when I was stopping.
Hope that helps!
That being said, my leaks were coming from a crack in the rear wheel well (water was being flung up when the wheel was spinning), from the grommet up under the dash that let's the radio antenna out, and what I'm assuming is the overflow of the cowl drain. But I'm not sure on the last one.
I also had a problem with the rear right window leaking and filling up the cubby hole back there, then the water would all come pouring to the front when I was stopping.
Hope that helps!
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Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
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I've had the same problem. My suggestion to you is to take out the carpet and seats and watch where the water is coming from.
That being said, my leaks were coming from a crack in the rear wheel well (water was being flung up when the wheel was spinning), from the grommet up under the dash that let's the radio antenna out, and what I'm assuming is the overflow of the cowl drain. But I'm not sure on the last one.
I also had a problem with the rear right window leaking and filling up the cubby hole back there, then the water would all come pouring to the front when I was stopping.
Hope that helps!
That being said, my leaks were coming from a crack in the rear wheel well (water was being flung up when the wheel was spinning), from the grommet up under the dash that let's the radio antenna out, and what I'm assuming is the overflow of the cowl drain. But I'm not sure on the last one.
I also had a problem with the rear right window leaking and filling up the cubby hole back there, then the water would all come pouring to the front when I was stopping.
Hope that helps!
#6
Ok cool. That narrows it down. That still leaves the drain, the grommet, and I just remembered that the weatherstripping was leaking too. Haha. So when you get a chance just check out those areas.
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From: Nebraska
Year: 1998
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0
Had the same problem in my 1998. Found that it was coming in through the windshield seal. I ran a bead of black silicon under the rubber seal, and passenger floor has been dry since.
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From: Henderson, NV
Year: 1996
Model: Cherokee
Engine: 4.0l inline 6 stock
To prevent mold growth. If you have a major leak.
-Remove all your carpet put in a dry area
-Pressure wash and bleach/ mildew, mold remover the inside.
- Let inside completely dry
- if you can I suggest bed liner the inside
- also with the carpets out spray the back matting with Aquanet(this seals in any potential growth)
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-Remove all your carpet put in a dry area
-Pressure wash and bleach/ mildew, mold remover the inside.
- Let inside completely dry
- if you can I suggest bed liner the inside
- also with the carpets out spray the back matting with Aquanet(this seals in any potential growth)
Trust me I work Restoration
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From: NJ
Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
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Engine: 4.7 HO
To prevent mold growth. If you have a major leak.
-Remove all your carpet put in a dry area
-Pressure wash and bleach/ mildew, mold remover the inside.
- Let inside completely dry
- if you can I suggest bed liner the inside
- also with the carpets out spray the back matting with Aquanet(this seals in any potential growth)
Trust me I work Restoration
-Remove all your carpet put in a dry area
-Pressure wash and bleach/ mildew, mold remover the inside.
- Let inside completely dry
- if you can I suggest bed liner the inside
- also with the carpets out spray the back matting with Aquanet(this seals in any potential growth)
Trust me I work Restoration
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From: NJ
Year: 2004 WJ, 1998 XJ
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