Range Rover Sport Water Leak & Fix
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- Опубліковано 30 вер 2024
- A few weeks ago my RangeRover Sport developed a water leak.
After having thought I had identified the cause of the leak, drying out the carpets and been leak free through a few periods of rain, it appeared once again.
This video shows what I am sure is the cause of the leak and how to solve it.
Good man David, been following your RR videos since you got it ! Great content keep it up
Thanks, more to come soon...
Hi David, thanks for the video's buddy and keep it up, I have just subscribed as I just bought a 2010 RRS :)
Thanks. I've got a few more videos coming soon.
They are great cars and so comfortable. I hope you enjoy yours, what engine did you go for?
Just had to do the same thing to my 2013 Disco. Bought the fasteners from Atlantic British. reinstalled and seems to be working. I can take it in the no touch carwash without issue.
Quite a common problem apparently, knowing what I know now I'd check this area for leaks before checking elsewhere. Glad you got it sorted.
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I had the same problem and a new pillar trim fixed the problem - Thx
A common problem, why they used that type of foam rubber is anyones guess.
Just done mine thank you so much for making this video
Many thanks, great to hear it's been of use👍
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Definitely has and I would of had over a 30 mile round trip to the garage, not to mention the charges for repair work.
I have also learned today how to sort my wiper jets thanks to you.
A well deserved sub my friend if I lived local I would be getting you a pint 👍cheers 🍻
Cheers, hope to have more videos soon.
anybody got a link or part number for the kit please
Omg i can't hear you!! Lolo
Hello, I just bought land rover on 21 nov 2020, model 2009 and guess what, driver side water leak after rainy day, yet to solve the problem and try to stop the water leak.
It's a straight forward fix assuming it's the same problem. Just remember it maybe the rubber seal at the base of the windscreen or blocked sunroof drain if you have a sunroof of course. Good luck. 👍
Any chance of another update? Thanks
Hi David! Nice vid, thanks a lot! Did you already change the cowl top since that? JAG500042PMA
Thanks. I haven't changed the cowl top. It was one of the areas I checked for leaks. They do go a bit discoloured over time, but there are lots of stuff you can use to bring them back to looking new(ish)
@@davidbaugh I share your thoughts on that, I got myself two kind of plastic renewal products, let's see how they manage to get it look new. So you don't think the bend in this part leads to anything bad except the looks, right? Thanks. I just replaced the left rear door lock actuator yesterday, could share my notes if you are interested. Have a great day.
There is a slight gap on mine, hardly noticeable but isn't leaking. I originally thought it was the source of the leak (I read somewhere it can be) but it wasn't. These plastic covers are fitted to most cars and shouldn't be the source of a leak, it's usually down to blocked drain holes.
I'd be interested in your replacement of the door actuator, I had my drivers door actuator replaced about 4 years ago. I wish I'd have tackled it myself....next time. Enjoy you weekend too.
I have this problem all of a sudden started on the drivers side so thanks for the tip and I will be trying it all tomorrow.
Good luck with the job. It's probably worth doing the passenger side too.
Hi David my rrs has this problem at the moment but on the drivers side tomorrow I'm going to take of the trim (weather permitting) . Did this rectify your leak ? I'm hoping it's the case cheers
Hi Matt, Yes it cured the leak, no more since.
Cheers David I've done it and by ek it worked
Lots of rain and dry floor many thanks 😊
That's great Matt. It's great when you can fix something on a RRS for a few pence.....
Great video - does that trim just pop off?
Yes it does, just start at either end and carefully pry it away from the post. If you can use a sturdy piece of plastic....trim removal tool if you have them.
Hi mate did you cure the leak? I have exactly the same issue passenger side.
Hi Nigel, Yes the repair did the trick. we've had loads of rain recently and no evidence of a leak.
I believe LR sell a kit to do the repair, which does exactly the same as my repair.
The worst part is drying out the sponge backed carpet. After I removed the trim I could lift the carpet enough to shove towels in there to soak it all up, took about 4 weeks to get it dry, however I had the hot weather to help.
Good luck.
Thanks for reply, I’ve had a fan heater in there for a few hours drying the carpet, I did find that my pollen filter was soaked when I inspected it, so I think my main issue is water entry through the fresh air duct under the windscreen cowel passengers side, where the rubber seal is warped. Going to do your repair while I’m at it, and going to modify the fresh air duct opening so it has a sort of rain deflector over the top but still allowing air entry. Cheer s nigel.
Thanks David - highly informative - I have a similar problem, so now I know where and how to go searching. Please do a video on the bodywork/preparation/paintwork for the Elan (S3?) - if your description and content is as good as this video it will be priceless for us Chapman Lotus owners.
Thanks, I will be covering the full restoration of the bodywork on the Lotus S4 in the near future, plus more on the Sport soon.
I have the same problem, what was the final out come?
The fix worked. Not had a leak since, in fact this morning after all the rain we've had overnight, I thought the fix is still watertight.
Thanks, I've ordered the kit with all the clips and give it a try.@@davidbaugh
what size is the top grommet
Hi, I can't remember the size sorry, I had a box of varying sized grommets and used one that fitted snugly. It's useful to have some in stock I've found and quite cheap. www.amazon.co.uk/170pcs-Rubber-Grommet-Firewall-Electrical/dp/B07BKPT5RV/ref=sr_1_5?dchild=1&keywords=Rubber+Grommet&qid=1624528376&sr=8-5