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 I own a 1999 Ford Contour SE v6. Whenever it rains the right front passenger side floor gets wet. I have a floor mat on that side but the floor mat never gets wet. It seems as if the water gets in higher and then streams down under the floor mat. What can be the cause and is it expensive to fix?
Answer You may need a new fresh air intake splash shield installed along with a new right side cowl screen if the one on your car is warped. Your fresh air intake splash shield may be missing or broke. The cabin filter may show signs of being wet as the water enters the fresh air intake at the front right corner of the intake tower lip. If you do have a leak into the air intake tower,it may not show up in a standard water test. This type of leak occurs more in heavy rain,when the car is being driven and with the blower motor fan on. You may also need a technician to install a new blower motor resistor if the current one shows signs of corrosion.
Also,you may have a e-vap drain gasket leaking. This is the gasket that seals the drain tube to the bulkhead. This type of leak shows up more when the car is in use,with the a/c compressor on and being driven or parked on a sharp uphill pitch. Cost to do these repairs is 200-300 dollars including parts. If this information has helped you, please rate my answer and nominate me for expert of the month.
Thank you,
Drew Young
Rainchaser
Auto-Water-Leaks.com
