Water Leak On Both Sides Or Chassis Under Dash

[stufarri 98 3 Cars]

Hi, looking for some advice please.

 

I have a 93K 1.9 and when it is up to temp there are 2 leaks but I can't find their source without ramps.

 

On either side of the car under the dash area there are drips that over time amount to severe puddles.

 

When I pull away there seems to be more, as if it is sitting somewhere before running off (car facing down hill - I live on slight hill). I put approx 1lte of water back in in this morning after it leaked last night.

 

Poss the meater matrix leaking - any ideas?

 

Recently had (2K miles ago) top end rebuild with new water pump etc.

 

Thanks

 

Stu

Edited January 24, 2009 by stufarri

[DamirGTI 327]

Yes id say it's the heater matrix (O ring seals) , i've found that it's rather common problem/leak which appears especially after changing coolant/antifreeze

 

Damir

[24seven 104]

yup. sounds like the matrix to me if its leaking that much inside the car.

[stufarri 98 3 Cars]

Sorry perhaps my expanation.

 

It is dry inside on both sides.

 

The leak is totally from on the underside of the chassis where the chassis rails are almost but the underside is realtively flat there so I'm baffled.

 

If the matrix fails do the carpets always get wet?

[miamistu 1]

The pipes to the matrix can leak where the rubber pipes join the metal ones - you should be able to see them dripping if this is the case though.