Water Leaking Into Interior Somewhere

[terry_em1]

This wasn't an issue before, but past few months when its pissing out, the mat gets soaked. At first I thought it was my shoes bringing water in, but lifted the mat up and the carpet is wet too. Its only the driver side. Though I do park in my driveway and the car leans to the right because of the incline.

Heres some pictures.

I haven't changed anything really that would affect waterproofing. The driver door has been swapped, but the rubber seals are seated correctly. The plastic trim around the door area isn't wet either.

 

[Michael Flare]

I really don't think it's coming in from the door. I know it sounds very weird but check the sunroof edges for leaks especially the drain tube or something.

 

[terry_em1]

I really don't think it's coming in from the door. I know it sounds very weird but check the sunroof edges for leaks especially the drain tube or something.

Yeah, my EM1 does have a factory sunroof. Never 'maintained' it since my 3 years (coming up to 4) of ownership. I'll have a look if any of the rubber seals are perished and give the area a good clean.

Thanks Michael

 

[terry_em1]

Issue solved. As Michael suggested, it was the sunroof drain. It wasn't clogged, but the hose had shrunk over the span of 20 years and come away from the outlet.

I'll go into more detail on my build thread:
Terry's EM1