Nasher wrote:

Anyone have any idea about drains at the front as per my posts above?

I just came across this.

https://www.fullfatrr.com/gallery/albums/u...0LEAKS.pdf

It shows external rain water leakage paths and there are holes/drainage channels at the front end of the roof frame/panel, these drain externally so not such an issue. But still like all drain holes (Tailgate etc) need to be checked and cleared periodically like we do .

The roof opening panel frame incorporates drain holes in each front corner allowing water to drain via the A pillars and each rear corner allowing water to drain via the roof panel channels.[/i] 2018 SE SDV8 4.4 Byron Blue

@Kot:

Very good, that last bit regarding the tailgate grommet is very interesting, I have had the odd drip after jetwashing, but never just with rain. FFRR tailgates do commonly go out of alignment  “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it” -where’s the fun in that?

Kot that's fantastic, many thanks.

Nasher wrote:

Geoff. I need to clarify that I'm not asking if it's a big issue numbers wise, it appears that it's affecting too many otherwise good L405s.

But for me personally I don't think it's a big issue if caught early, because I can put it right myself.

If you are not capable of sorting it yourself and it has been allowed to get really bad then it is a big issue.

Don't worry I will be inspecting my drains to make sure it doest happen to me.  Geoff

supershuttle wrote:

Don't worry I will be inspecting my drains to make sure it doesn't happen to me

Had a go at this recently - bought a flexible drain brush from Amazon, but without wanting to force it, it stops about 18” down each drain tube, presumably where they turn down the C-pillar. Both sides were draining, but the nearside slightly more slowly - might have a go with compressed air rather than cut the arch liners.

What was worrying was finding the beginnings of rust at the entry of both drains - I’ll treat it, but was surprised.

I’m guessing issues leading from blocked drains isn’t covered by Extended Warranty?