AboutDrew Young Expertise Most questions about current model auto body water leak intrusion concerns.
I encourage all new car owners to periodically check their vehicle for auto body water leak intrusions.
Water leak intrusions are one of the major causes of interior mold,allergies,inside sheetmetal rust and hard to find electrical component shorts. On sight repair service available to new car dealerships in the New Jersey,New York and Pennsylvania areas.
Experience 23 year technician specializing in locating and repairing auto body water leak intrusions. Specialized in Ford,G.M.and Daimler-Chrysler models.Currently servicing new car dealerships providing inspections,repairs and design consulting in the states of PA,NJ and NY.
Organizations N.A.R., N.R.A.
Education/Credentials High school graduate,College graduate: ABA,Operations manager in manufacturing.Certifications in mig, tig,and stick welding.Welding inspector.Completed Water Doctors International water leak training course,former three state owner of Water Doctors International franchise.
Question Our 97 Ford ranger (4x4) is leaking water into the cab through the ceiling, somewhere near the back window. It is ruining the ceiling and getting the seats wet. It started on the passenger side but now both seats are getting wet. It's Ohio in the fall.. and we're getting a lot of rain, and it will be impossible to fix when it gets below freezing!nWe have sealed any seams in the paneling in that area, but it doesnt seem to be working. We also took off the back break light to check if that was the problem, but it was dry inside. Any suggestions where common leaks are found in that area?
Answer Dear John,
It seems to me that you are right in the area of the leak you are seeing. To have that type of leak only two things can be happening.
1)The rear window set could be loose and leaking. Given the age of the truck I would have to say that the only way to have it repaired would be to have a glass shop remove and reset the rear window.
2) The high stop third brake light gasket could be flat and leaking past the body and into the pinch weld flange that makes up the rear window opening. To repair this it would require a new gasket or unit. You wouldn't want to seal the third brake light in place because it would make it hard to replace the bulbs should they burn out.
I hope this helped,
Drew Young
Auto-Water-Leaks.com
