Author Topic: water trapped in doors!! (Read 2892 times)

queasy rider · « **on:** March 28, 2013, 06:01:02 PM »

for a change i turned the stereo of while driving through town, and had the window down. Then I noticed it; the unmistakable sound of water sloshing about inside the door! the car was washed last week (jet washer used). I can only assume its trapped between the old ford door and the new skin. Anyone else had same problem and if so how did you solve it?

mantav8 · « **Reply #1 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:03:03 PM »

Not had the problem but a couple of small drain holes drilled on the bottom edge would cure it!

queasy rider · « **Reply #2 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:15:46 PM »

thanks MantaV8, was thinking about doing that at the weekend. :-)

beemaman · « **Reply #3 on:** March 28, 2013, 08:24:37 PM »

Ditto

Some small holes in bottom will do buddy

MADMAN · « **Reply #4 on:** March 28, 2013, 10:14:38 PM »

I allways drill holes in the bottoms of my doors to drain any water, and make it lighter and faster

MADMAN

queasy rider · « **Reply #5 on:** March 29, 2013, 06:02:28 PM »

Looks like a unanimous decision! But how many and where? dont know if I have the courage to take a drill to the doors, could end up like swiss cheese! If weather pics up have to meet up with Rudy for a pint eh steve?

rudycob1 · « **Reply #6 on:** March 29, 2013, 06:37:54 PM »

If you want a hand let me know. I would do three holes on each door and put some rubber grommets to finish them off. I don't know what others would advise.
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mantav8 · « **Reply #7 on:** March 29, 2013, 08:02:34 PM »

Quote from: rudycob1 on March 29, 2013, 06:37:54 PM

If you want a hand let me know. I would do three holes on each door and put some rubber grommets to finish them off. I don't know what others would advise.
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As above, one centre,one at each end approx 3/16'' diameter.
Wouldn't bother with Grommets tho',leave them open to stop further build-up,like factory doors.

MADMAN · « **Reply #8 on:** March 29, 2013, 11:55:21 PM »

Quote from: queasy rider on March 29, 2013, 06:02:28 PM

Looks like a unanimous decision! But how many and where? dont know if I have the courage to take a drill to the doors, could end up like swiss cheese! If weather pics up have to meet up with Rudy for a pint eh steve?

Likewise, but I would not fit grommets, as top of grommets will hold water from exiting panel. Call down I,ll drill em for you, no worries,
I,m up for a pint anytime
MADMAN

charliep · « **Reply #9 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:05:35 PM »

Hi John how you doing.. There are holes already in the bottom of the door they are probably blocked with dirt... So all you need to do is poke a screw driver in the hole and let the water drain....

queasy rider · « **Reply #10 on:** March 31, 2013, 06:07:43 PM »

thanks charlie didnt want to bother you. take a look at my engine bay upgrade see what you think? :-)

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