GreenMachine1
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I recently picked up a 1997 Jeep Cherokee Country with a blown motor for the right price (free) that is in need of some work. Although there is some body damage on the vehicle, the Jeep started its life in Florida so there is very little rust. The other day when I started stripping the interior, I noticed the front passenger carpeting was extremely wet. I pulled out all the carpet and found really the only rust damage on the vehicle, located on the front passenger floor pan. I ordered a new floor plan to replace the damaged one, however, I would like to tackle the water leak before I weld in the new floor pan.
I initially thought the leak was coming from the foam seal around the blower motor so I tore out the entire to get to the heater box. Before I could remove the heater box, the old lady started nagging me so I wasnt able to finish the job. While I was cleaning up the tools from the day, I noticed a foam seal on top of the heater box that was soaking wet. This leads me to believe the blower motor seal is not the source of my leak.
I have endlessly searched the forum looking for clues and hints as to what may cause this leak but I have not pin-pointed that cause. I know to check the cowl drains, door seals, blower motor seals, and the antenna drain at the firewall. I was wondering if anyone has experienced a leak like this before and knows where to begin my search for the source. I have attached two pictures of the wet gasket. The first picture shows the location of the foam seal (on top of the heater box) and the second pictures shows water trickling down the heater box after I pressed on the foam gasket.
If anyone has any insight into what may be causing this issue, please let me know. Thanks in advance for the help.
I initially thought the leak was coming from the foam seal around the blower motor so I tore out the entire to get to the heater box. Before I could remove the heater box, the old lady started nagging me so I wasnt able to finish the job. While I was cleaning up the tools from the day, I noticed a foam seal on top of the heater box that was soaking wet. This leads me to believe the blower motor seal is not the source of my leak.
I have endlessly searched the forum looking for clues and hints as to what may cause this leak but I have not pin-pointed that cause. I know to check the cowl drains, door seals, blower motor seals, and the antenna drain at the firewall. I was wondering if anyone has experienced a leak like this before and knows where to begin my search for the source. I have attached two pictures of the wet gasket. The first picture shows the location of the foam seal (on top of the heater box) and the second pictures shows water trickling down the heater box after I pressed on the foam gasket.
If anyone has any insight into what may be causing this issue, please let me know. Thanks in advance for the help.