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New 914 owner with a question, water leak |
dltalfa |
Jul 1 2011, 05:02 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 32 Joined: 1-July 11 From: Alabama Member No.: 13,267 Region Association: None |
Hey Guys!!! I'm a brand new 914 owner. I have been a car enthuisist for many years, but this is my first Porsche of any kind.
I already have a problem / question. I bought this car two weeks ago. Due to limited garage space, it was left parked in my driveway while the family and I went on vacation last week. When I returned home today, the entire interior is covered with mold and mildew, especially the carpet. I mean it was almost completely white with fuzzy mold. My neighbor told me it rained almost every day while I was gone,..but there is NO water in the car,..just mold and mildew. First,..is this a common issue with these cars? Second,..how can I best clean this mess up? |
RFoulds |
Jul 12 2011, 01:15 PM
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Green Teen 66 Group: Members Posts: 837 Joined: 10-August 09 From: La Quinta, CA Member No.: 10,656 Region Association: Southwest Region |
If it leaked that much, it was leaking for a long time before you bought it and yes, the mold and mildew are not new.
First, get the car inside. I don't care what you have to move outside, get the 914 in the garage! Next, remove everything from both trunks. Dry up any standing water and look for rust areas. Open engine lids and clean out every bit of debris you can find down next to the engine. Next, remove seats and carpet from interior. Same thing here, dry up any standing water and look for rust areas. Leave it opened up with a fan circulating air through the garage area for a day or so to dry it up completely. Once you have done that, start replacing every seal, and make a list of your rust repair. Clean and dry every item you removed, and start putting things back. Thats "old car lesson 1" |
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