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    Passenger Side Leaking Air

    So Gents, as this might not be a problem for you with your rather warm climate - it is for us.

    The front passenger, that would be the right side of my car, get their legs and feet exposed to some chilling Norwegian air that would make anyone uncomfortable! I've been digging around under the carpets, checking for rust holes or leaks, but I've found nill! The air does not come from the vents of the AC, but in a way so it feels like it's coming from straight through the firewall. Cannot find any holes or such.

    Does anyone know anything about this? I don't really want to rip out the whole dash in search for a problem that might already been known (and yes, I've tried searching the forum ).

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    Maybe you could get a mate to try find the source while you're driving? They may be able to zero in on it by feeling the air?
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    Quote Originally Posted by taslucas View Post
    Maybe you could get a mate to try find the source while you're driving? They may be able to zero in on it by feeling the air?
    As mates were close (watching some sports), we had a short ride in the cold night-air. He said it felt like it came from the right side, and above. I've checked the door, which seems fine, the rubber is all in place.
    But this is not a "common" 260 problem? I'll have to take a look with a flashlight tomorrow, when the sun is back up... I'm not so familiar with the construction of the car - I'll read some of the manuals too...
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    Might be worth opening the bonnet and shining a torch around the firewall while someone else looks from the inside to see if they can see the light coming through.
    or the other way, in the dark put a torch on the floor shining up and see if you can see light from the engine bay.
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    check the big rubber grommet where the loom enters the cabin from the engine bay.
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    Thanks lads! I just wanted to get some ideas thrown around so I could work more effective with the car when I'm back - this is perfect! I'll keep you updated!
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    Are you left hand drive or right hand drive?
    Could it be coming through the door opening handle is?
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    Quote Originally Posted by taslucas View Post
    Are you left hand drive or right hand drive?
    Could it be coming through the door opening handle is?
    It's left hand drive. I'll have a proper look today, if I am able to do so before my plane departs.
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