Floorboards rusty/wet, Leaking Windshield

[Captkaos]

Yes it is possible that it is leaking from there.  Is the glass/gasket new?

[Captkaos]

Open the hood and look down in the cowl area under the plastic screen.  See what is collected in there and clean it out.  If there is holes in there you found your problem.

I am Chris BTW.

[bigtee72]

Hey Chris I noticed that the windshield seal doesn't meet the body in any of the corners. Is this a possibility?




          I am Troy.

[bigtee72]

No I'm guessing they are original, Or at least a couple years old. The only reason I ask is I noticed the dashboard doesn't attach at the end. Plus is this typical or not?

[Blazin]

Not quite sure what you mean by the dash doesn't attach at the end? The dash and windshield don't have any thing to do with each other. I have seen windshield gaskets that don't fit well into the corners, but never had that be a leak issue.

[bigtee72]

I didn't think I explained that too good huh? I thought the ends of the dashboard fit up snug against thr body near the front of the doors. But I've seen they don't. Therefore I thought water could link in at the top or bottom corner of the windshield and leak down the side of the kickpanel.

[Blazin]

OK that area is not a perfect fit. Even if it did fit well water would get past it. I would put money on it you have rust hole, or holes inside your cowl area. I have seen them have rust issues down inside there even on a truck that is very clean every where else.

[bigtee72]

Alright, Thank you Blazin'. I will definately take a better look and let you know how I made out. Thanks for your patience.

[Captkaos]

How many post do you have on this?  I know I mentioned looking down in the cowl area for holes and debris that could cause a rusting issue...

[bigtee72]

I believe I found the problem. I removed my glove box and looked up in. I found a hole that looked like a grommet used to be in there. I stuck a screwdriver in it and reached my hand down into the cowl and felt the tip sticking out. It had some light water marks below it so I siliconed it shut.

[Captkaos]

You probably want to invest in fixing that with some good metal, until you remove the rust, it will keep growing.

[HAULIN IT]

Bigtee, The water is the reason the floor rusted out, without it, you have no problem. A few additional places I have found that have been a problem: As you asked, the windshield, water can come in between the glass & the rubber or between the rubber & the body, it can be hard to see with the dash pad on, but look at the very lower corners on the inside (maybe remove the dashpad), the cowl vents & screws & the 3/8" holes in the cowl, just ahead of the fender bolt in the door jamb (you can hardly see it with the fender in place). Cab lights (if equipped) are another possibility. Good Luck, water leaks can be tough to find, Lorne     

[bigtee72]

Thank you Lorne, I appreciate the input.