What are likely sources of a water leak?
Britt (kiva75) writes about water in the floor board: “90% chance it is coming from the grommet around the hood release cable. easiest fix, go to a windshield shop and ask for some scrap butyl rubber, or “dum-dum”. it’s a sealer for the glass. just pull the cable in the car a little, wrap some butyl around it and push it back up.” Tony (tonyhallo) adds: “Check for rust holes in the cowl section under the hood, near the wiper linkage. Typical problem, I suggest fiberglass cloth and resin for repair if you find holes there. I would remove the wiper motor and linkage for clearance.” AJ (sbc77vega) writes: “A place where I found water coming in once before is the vent in the kick panel. It used to leak in around the seal on my 76 hatchback. Pull it out and use the same stuff that Britt talked about a few posts back.” Robert (twelve_second_vega) adds about prevention: “It is most helpful to fabricate cowl opening covers from wire screen and have the pieces powder coated for a neat, corrossi
