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DaleL322 Member Since: 04 Mar 2021 Location: Stamford Posts: 176 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I have just been to the car after it’s been stood a while and when I opened the rear door a load of water came rushing out
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Highroller Member Since: 18 Jul 2016 Location: Hampshire Posts: 565 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Have the same, unsure where it is being retained though. Let us know if you find the reason. |
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stan Site Moderator Member Since: 13 Jul 2010 Location: a moderate moderated moderator moderating moderately in moderation Posts: 35483 ![]() ![]() |
the door needs 'bending' using a bit of 2x4 wood...there's a thread re this on the forum somewhere.. ... - .- -.
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FJ12Jagmen Member Since: 25 Jun 2020 Location: Danbury Essex Posts: 59 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Found it titled "This shouldn't happen". Suggests using a piece of wood to prevent the bottom of the door closing whilst pushing inward at the top.
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DaleL322 Member Since: 04 Mar 2021 Location: Stamford Posts: 176 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Could you possibly share the link please, as I can't seem to find it.. |
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FJ12Jagmen Member Since: 25 Jun 2020 Location: Danbury Essex Posts: 59 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Not easy to find again but here it is -
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3979 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I wouldn't worry about causing any problems, the doors and hinges are remarkably strong. If anything you will be lucky to bend the door at all. ![]() |
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stuart_2006 Member Since: 17 Jul 2018 Location: Holsworthy, Devon Posts: 126 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Try this: get a ~1/2" length of black cable a couple of millimetres diameter (something like a bit of old headphone cable). Using a small amount of glue, glue it vertically across the bottom of door seal to hold a small section of seal away from the body to allow water to drain. Unobtrusive, and if it doesn't work then you can carefully peel it off. |
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DaleL322 Member Since: 04 Mar 2021 Location: Stamford Posts: 176 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Thanks for the information guys, I will try these techniques for sure... now to dry the carpet out |
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DaleL322 Member Since: 04 Mar 2021 Location: Stamford Posts: 176 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
I see you were one to offer advice on the original post ![]() There are no pictures.. is it obvious where on the door you place the wood? ![]() https://www.fullfatrr.com/forum/topic58777.html |
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nicedayforit Member Since: 11 Jun 2011 Location: Beside the Solway Posts: 3979 ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Just place the wood as far back as you can on the bottom of the door |
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