Leaky Clio

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Tue 6 Nov 2001 17:13
Leaky Clio - Ron Young
Clio Versailes "P" reg. Just started to leave the poor thing out in the rain and find when turning right I get a bootful of water out of the footwell air vent. The passenger gets it when I turn left. The water is not out of the windscreen wash reservoir - any suggestions (apart from wearing wellies or driving in a straight line)or similar experiences.

Ron Y
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Tue 6 Nov 2001 17:18
Re: Leaky Clio - David W
Ron,

Often this is a blocked drain tube/hole in the air intake space at the rear of the engine compartment. Water builds up there and eventually finds its way into the heater.

Happens more to cars left out on drives in the leafy suburbs.

Not coolant due to a heater matrix failure?

David
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Tue 6 Nov 2001 19:09
Re: Leaky Clio - Ron Young
David

Thanks - not heater matrix - the water is fresh. Leafy we are!!

Ron Y
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