Retaining water...
02-08-2009, 03:50 AM
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Retaining water...
My e320 has been parked for a couple days, and it rained a fair amount two days ago. I drove it today and came back to find a substantial water trail left on the ground where I had driven off 15 minutes earlier...like a 3-inch wide strip of water at least 40 feet long...looked like a Geo Metro did a wicked 1-wheel burnout. It appears to have come from the right side of the car, and the strip doesn't start until the point that I started accelerating down the street.
Any idea where this could be coming from?
Any idea where this could be coming from?
02-08-2009, 10:41 AM
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98 Brilliant Silver E320 Wagon
There are drain holes at various locations under the car. I'd guess one might be plugged and the water surges to the next one on acceleration. I would investigate quickly as you don't want water trapped in any area for a long time.
02-08-2009, 11:43 AM
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300E a couple 1994 w124wagon E320 Wagon/,1971MGB Track/Rally, MG Midget Autocross ,2000 E320 wagon.
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the rear seat and look in the battery box area.Known water collection spot.
Or your sun roof drain may be plugged and leaking into your trunk.
Just 2 of the common starting points.
Tip for the future,don't park it for a few days
I get withdrawal symptoms if I don't drive a Mercedes at least everyday.
Or your sun roof drain may be plugged and leaking into your trunk.
Just 2 of the common starting points.
Tip for the future,don't park it for a few days
I get withdrawal symptoms if I don't drive a Mercedes at least everyday.
02-08-2009, 03:02 PM
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The Splash pans hold water and will cause the complaint
Everytime I Wash the 210 and 211 they leave a trail of water
from the front bumper and engine splash pans
Yes they have drain holes but not at the lowest section of the pan..go figure
Everytime I Wash the 210 and 211 they leave a trail of water
from the front bumper and engine splash pans
Yes they have drain holes but not at the lowest section of the pan..go figure
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02-08-2009, 07:54 PM
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I believe I once had a post about this called 'water sloshing in the chassis'. There are 4 "vent-rubbers" around the car, two directly behind the front wheels and 2 in front of the rear wheels. Crouch and look/feel for a round rubber shape with a hole in the middle, pinch those holes with your little finger, often one or more are clogged up and you'll find a stream of water coming from them...
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02-11-2009, 10:03 PM
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I believe I once had a post about this called 'water sloshing in the chassis'. There are 4 "vent-rubbers" around the car, two directly behind the front wheels and 2 in front of the rear wheels. Crouch and look/feel for a round rubber shape with a hole in the middle, pinch those holes with your little finger, often one or more are clogged up and you'll find a stream of water coming from them...
