water getting in

[markgE30]

if i leave my ar sitting and it rains theres water getting in from under the glovebox and under the heater in the middle and running down and along the floor.is this coming in the vents in the scuttle panel and is there anything i can do to stop it? cheerz Mark

[Jim320i]

Dash out and check for rust!

[Brianmoooore]

Water coming from the heater box is likely to be as simple as the 'elephant's trunk' scuttle drain tube being blocked. (Near the inner edge of the battery tray).
Water coming from behind the glovebox is likely to be a much more serious rust issue, possibly being beyond economic repair, unless it's just the large wiring grommet that someone's pushed out of place.

[rich318i]

thats not a gd sign mate, loom rubber gromet or top of the wheel arch has gone

[markgE30]

al have a look when a get a chance.a think it could be the rubber gromet because when i first did an engine change i didnt know about the brown wire at pin 20 and just about set the car on fire lol so i have been in behind the glovebox messing with wires.will check at the weekend.thanks for the help

[rich318i]

Dash out and check for rust!

yep thats what i had