Fixed the A pillar leak!

cstamm81 · 07-13-08, 10:09 AM

Just wanted to pass on some info. After struggling to find the source of my leak for about a year, I finally solved it. I had the classic dripping seam at the headliner on the a pillar. I tried all of the common mud fixes to no avail. I finally pulled the black rain gutter trim off all the way and chucked it. The gutter gets very small next to the windshield with the trim in place. There was tons of debris behind there, which gave the water no where to go. This caused rust to start underneath at the top part of the door frame, thus allowing water to leak in when it pooled. I applied a bit of silicon to the rusty areas (should have rustproofed but oh well) and tossed the gutter trim, and hooray nor more leaks. Just another thing to consider checking. I can get pics if anyone needs them.

dfmorse · 07-13-08, 11:02 AM

Good work and thanks; pics would be fun.

...

turbocruiser · 07-13-08, 11:12 AM

Yes, good work, and thanks, and having some pics would be wonderful.

concretejungle · 07-13-08, 01:13 PM

i'm starting to think what you describe is a must fix for most of our leak issues.

cstamm81 · 07-14-08, 08:05 AM

I'll try and get some pics later today. Having a leaky trucj really annoyed me for a long time, definitely a satisfying fix.

concretejungle · 07-14-08, 08:53 AM

no doubt. I also have a leak on the rear sliding glass. After a big rain the truck starts to smell nice and musty/mildewy

cstamm81 · 07-14-08, 06:35 PM

This photo shows where the rain gutter gets really thin on it's way down the a pillar. There was tons of crap behind the plastic trim, blocking water flow.

This one shows where I applied silicon. It's hard to see but it's directly above the grab handle in the picture. It's the area that looks matted. My guess was water was seeping in here, which is why it only leaked after it had been raining for awhile.

07-13-08, 10:09 AM	#1
cstamm81 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 330	Fixed the A pillar leak! Just wanted to pass on some info. After struggling to find the source of my leak for about a year, I finally solved it. I had the classic dripping seam at the headliner on the a pillar. I tried all of the common mud fixes to no avail. I finally pulled the black rain gutter trim off all the way and chucked it. The gutter gets very small next to the windshield with the trim in place. There was tons of debris behind there, which gave the water no where to go. This caused rust to start underneath at the top part of the door frame, thus allowing water to leak in when it pooled. I applied a bit of silicon to the rusty areas (should have rustproofed but oh well) and tossed the gutter trim, and hooray nor more leaks. Just another thing to consider checking. I can get pics if anyone needs them. __________________ 94 LC, 110K, FOR 3" lift, Nitto TG 315's 86 LC, 150K, OME Medium, ARB front, custom rear bumper, Warn 8274, BFG 33" Muds And a silly little VW TDI Jetta Wagon that does 50mpg

07-13-08, 11:02 AM	#2
dfmorse IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Denver, CO, USA Posts: 1,422	Good work and thanks; pics would be fun. ... __________________ D.F.Morse 1994 FZJ80 Kazumatized 74000 mi 1979 FJ-40 74000 mi Here endith the lesson

07-13-08, 11:12 AM	#3
turbocruiser IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 2,976	Yes, good work, and thanks, and having some pics would be wonderful. __________________ 97 FZJ80, Locked & Loaded, Safari Turbo, Safari Intercooler, LandTank MAF, HKS Turbo Timer, 3" Ceramic Coated Exhaust, OME HD 2.5" Suspension, DBA Slotted Rotors, ARB Stuff, 33" Revos, Center Diff Switch, Slee Stuff: Roof Rack, Step Sliders, TC Skid Plate, SS Brake Lines, DC Drive Shafts. HG PM'd, My Rocky Mountain Mojo Mobile!

07-13-08, 01:13 PM	#4
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,912	i'm starting to think what you describe is a must fix for most of our leak issues. __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

07-14-08, 08:05 AM	#5
cstamm81 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 330	I'll try and get some pics later today. Having a leaky trucj really annoyed me for a long time, definitely a satisfying fix. __________________ 94 LC, 110K, FOR 3" lift, Nitto TG 315's 86 LC, 150K, OME Medium, ARB front, custom rear bumper, Warn 8274, BFG 33" Muds And a silly little VW TDI Jetta Wagon that does 50mpg

07-14-08, 08:53 AM	#6
concretejungle IH8MUD Tour Guide Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: North Cadillac TLCA# 14646 Posts: 5,912	no doubt. I also have a leak on the rear sliding glass. After a big rain the truck starts to smell nice and musty/mildewy __________________ 95' FZJ80 OME med./J lift, ARB rack, ARB Bull Bar w/tmax 12,500, 315 Nitto, stainless brake lines, Center Diff Lock, Sliders, IPOR Skid, IPOR rear bumper, upgraded slee sticker, custom dents, more to come. . . Remember it's a gateway drug, so it will actually lead to "crystal meh".

07-14-08, 06:35 PM	#7
cstamm81 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Lititz, PA Posts: 330	This photo shows where the rain gutter gets really thin on it's way down the a pillar. There was tons of crap behind the plastic trim, blocking water flow. This one shows where I applied silicon. It's hard to see but it's directly above the grab handle in the picture. It's the area that looks matted. My guess was water was seeping in here, which is why it only leaked after it had been raining for awhile. __________________ 94 LC, 110K, FOR 3" lift, Nitto TG 315's 86 LC, 150K, OME Medium, ARB front, custom rear bumper, Warn 8274, BFG 33" Muds And a silly little VW TDI Jetta Wagon that does 50mpg

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode