Best way to tackle this issue...pics enclosed

[quattro.andy]

Hi All,

Noticed that I was letting in water through the pollen filter/heater fan area.

Thought it was possibly the drainage areas but after looking quickly noticed the issue...





Now, is this seal a part of the scuttle or the windscreen?

Many thanks
Andy

[Deano2711]

Part of the scuttle panel I believe.....is the windscreen not bonded in ??

[Dan_GTi8v]

im pretty sure its part of the scuttle

[ant_gti]

yep part of the scuttle cover and a nightmare to get a mint one i need one myself.

[Wayne]

That seal is part of the scuttle panel.

[quattro.andy]

Part of the scuttle panel I believe.....is the windscreen not bonded in ??

What I think is happening is the water is going through the gaps onto the pollen filter and into the car that way? or do I have overlooked something?

The water is running into the car from the left so just assumed I had found the issue?

[Screech16v]

I wouldnt say that seal is critical,my scuttle has no fixings and the seal is not tight against,my car dry as a bone even with all this mega rain,have you got any rust above the screen or checked the gasket under the filter?

[quattro.andy]

I wouldnt say that seal is critical,my scuttle has no fixings and the seal is not tight against,my car dry as a bone even with all this mega rain,have you got any rust above the screen or checked the gasket under the filter?

I have not had the scuttle off yet to investigate more - I take it I have to take the wiper arms off and the big black screws?

Pollen filter housing sounds a good bet as of the location of the water getting in?

[Screech16v]

Yeah them screws are a pita  hope ya find the culprit my leak was rust hole above the screen ,water would run down the side of the screen and drip down from between the a post and dash ,could see rust stains in the gap

[quattro.andy]

Will have a poke around over the weekend, may be a good idea to stick my head under the passenger side dash as a trusty associate soaks me with water!