dampness in rear seat footwell

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ameetgill1
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Post Sun Sep 15, 2013 12:42 pm

Guys what causes there to be dampness in the rear seat football. I went to see a car today it was soaked
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Post Sun Sep 15, 2013 1:30 pm

there are several metal bungs in the floorpan two large ones in the rear and two small ones in the front - these can be pushed up/damaged allowing water in

rust in the front bulkhead around the battery tray and front jacking points/sills will also let water in too - more than likely the front will be wet aswell as the foam under the carpet allows the water to move around
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Post Sun Sep 15, 2013 4:53 pm

The two large bungs referred to are each directly under the centre of each front seat. Look under the car and see if they have been dislodged at all.
If they are, they will definitely be letting in water, but of course, may not be the only source.