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MagentaWS

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Registered: 2024-09-16

Posts: 33

Waterlogged matting

New van has had leaks come through in both footwells with the recent heavy rain, and it took me longer than it should have done to resolve given I had the same issue with my old panda

I've cleaned out the scuttles today so I'm hoping that's sorted now, however there is so much water absorbed in the foam from the recent rain, I can't fathom how to get it out and dry given I can barely lift the side of the mat with all the weight.

Wondering if simply cutting it out in small pieces and starting from bare metal is the best course of action, or if that's overkill?

The alternative I'm considering is to get towels in under the mats to soak up the water ?

No signs of rust as yet in the areas I can see so it's possible this is the first time it's happened to this extent.

Thoughts?

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Citroen Dispatch 03 reg 1.9D
Fiat Scudo Y reg (2001) EL 1.9D

tee_cee

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Registered: 2016-03-18

Posts: 633

Re: Waterlogged matting

Towels and heaters have little effect. Only way is to lift the mat off the floor as much as possible and run a dehumidifier for a few days

MagentaWS

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Registered: 2024-09-16

Posts: 33

Re: Waterlogged matting

You say that, but I've got at least a couple of pints of water out with the microfibre towels method which is making it lighter and more manageable for me to handle.

Sadly I've also found a lot of rust bubbles under the driver's side, and after a rain shower I can see there's water in the bit above the scuttle so unsure I've solved the initial leak as yet.

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Citroen Dispatch 03 reg 1.9D
Fiat Scudo Y reg (2001) EL 1.9D

MagentaWS

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Registered: 2024-09-16

Posts: 33

Re: Waterlogged matting

I am now investigating buying a dehumidifier ?

Any recommendations?

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Citroen Dispatch 03 reg 1.9D
Fiat Scudo Y reg (2001) EL 1.9D

tee_cee

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Registered: 2016-03-18

Posts: 633

Re: Waterlogged matting

The water drains out into the wheel arches via rubber tubes. These are prone to blocking up
You will get some water out with towels, but stick your hand further on up and it will still be soaking a week later.
So I bought the dehumidifier 10 years ago, when Meaco was the only choice really. These days there seems to be more choice with cheaper Chinese models. Have a search on hotukdeals.com and there will be plenty of advice.

AlvyLad

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Registered: 2021-06-11

Posts: 479

Re: Waterlogged matting

New van has had leaks come through in both footwells with the recent heavy rain, and it took me longer than it should have done to resolve given I had the same issue with my old panda

I've cleaned out the scuttles today so I'm hoping that's sorted now, however there is so much water absorbed in the foam from the recent rain, I can't fathom how to get it out and dry given I can barely lift the side of the mat with all the weight.

Wondering if simply cutting it out in small pieces and starting from bare metal is the best course of action, or if that's overkill?

The alternative I'm considering is to get towels in under the mats to soak up the water ?

No signs of rust as yet in the areas I can see so it's possible this is the first time it's happened to this extent.

Thoughts?

lol, I used to have it on-off most of the times
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=1780
Best you could do is to make sure none are gets in, so no need to dry after, but as it comes to drying, that is a mission to do and a big one at that, especially when it's not nice long warm summer days...
Carry on, best of luck!

MagentaWS

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Registered: 2024-09-16

Posts: 33

Re: Waterlogged matting

Thanks tee_cee. Yeah I found the drainage holes, they are now much cleaner than they were though there's still room for improvement.

Have opted for a dehumidifier off Amazon that's arriving tomorrow so will see how that goes.

I couldn't upload the photo yesterday, not sure what's up with that. The bit where the pollen filter is? There's still water in there so I'm tentative to declare it fixed just yet.

Will try sealing the windscreen next just in case.

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Citroen Dispatch 03 reg 1.9D
Fiat Scudo Y reg (2001) EL 1.9D

MagentaWS

Member

Registered: 2024-09-16

Posts: 33

Re: Waterlogged matting

lol, I used to have it on-off most of the times
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=1780
Best you could do is to make sure none are gets in, so no need to dry after, but as it comes to drying, that is a mission to do and a big one at that, especially when it's not nice long warm summer days...
Carry on, best of luck!

Thanks Alvy, that thread is useful! Not for the drain holes as I've already located those, but...

Caspers suggestion of the seam as possible leak source and seeing pathfinder cutting out the mat to get to the rust. Way more likely than me being able to get the seats unbolted and lifted.

Curious if pathfinder's velcro solution worked in the end!

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Citroen Dispatch 03 reg 1.9D
Fiat Scudo Y reg (2001) EL 1.9D

AlvyLad

Member

Registered: 2021-06-11

Posts: 479

Re: Waterlogged matting

lol, I used to have it on-off most of the times
https://dispatchexpertscudo.org.uk/foru … hp?id=1780
Best you could do is to make sure none are gets in, so no need to dry after, but as it comes to drying, that is a mission to do and a big one at that, especially when it's not nice long warm summer days...
Carry on, best of luck!

Thanks Alvy, that thread is useful! Not for the drain holes as I've already located those, but...

Caspers suggestion of the seam as possible leak source and seeing pathfinder cutting out the mat to get to the rust. Way more likely than me being able to get the seats unbolted and lifted.

Curious if pathfinder's velcro solution worked in the end!

Not sure in a very short run, but he's, just like me lately no longer Dispatch rider dang rust kills them regardless of TLC we give them 

kenbw2

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From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,600

Re: Waterlogged matting

dang rust kills them regardless of TLC we give them 

Or in my case an endless money pit keeping it alive haha

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2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

AlvyLad

Member

Registered: 2021-06-11

Posts: 479

Re: Waterlogged matting

dang rust kills them regardless of TLC we give them 

Or in my case an endless money pit keeping it alive haha

Depends what pit or how deep of a pit that is, as I honestly only wish have gone that (your) route and not bothered with a "Sports car" (5008 HDI 2.0 Turbo- Sport Manual 110HP) upgrade- absolute demoralising exercise.
Miss my old van, like you wouldn't imagine

kenbw2

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From: Preston

Registered: 2017-11-26

Posts: 1,600

Re: Waterlogged matting

Ah the old fallacy of "I'm npt spending £1000 on this old thing, I'm gonna spend £5000 on a replacement instead"

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2000 Citroen Dispatch 1.9TD XUD9 Camper Conversion
1999 Citroen Dispatch 1.9D DW8 Disassembled Camper Conversion
1996 Peugeot 806 1.9TD XUD9 Spare vehicle
1998 Citroen Synergie 1.9TD XUD9 Snapped timing belt

AlvyLad

Member

Registered: 2021-06-11

Posts: 479

Re: Waterlogged matting

Ah the old fallacy of "I'm npt spending £1000 on this old thing, I'm gonna spend £5000 on a replacement instead"

So accurate and right, it hurts!