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Raddy



Member Since: 20 Aug 2013
Location: St. Sampsons
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Guernsey 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Rimini Red
Leaks, Leaks everywhere!
Well this is my first winter owning a defender, and it seems to be more like a paddling pool at the moment. Its a 2007 puma 90 (which i must admit, didn't think leaks would be as much of an issue in) and the passenger footwell is constantly damp in the weather we've had, seem to have found the problem being a poorly fitted windscreen at the local autoglass certified specialist (in Guernsey, so not actually autoglass) which is being sorted as it was a windscreen insurance claim.

Gave a few friends a lift yesterday and they noticed the carpet beside the back seats were absolutely soaking, having looked in the rain, water is streaming out from under the plastic below the windows, a lot of the way along. looks like its coming from between the window and bodywork. Must admit, as much as i love the car, the fact its not exactly watertight is starting to get a little annoying.

My question is, how many other places should i check for leaks before taking it to the garage to have the rear windows sorted? i take it there's going to be several more areas to look at, but not sure i'd notice them all. may as well try and sort the lot at once.

thanks Thumbs Up
Post #304795 3rd Feb 2014 8:06pm
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bpman



Member Since: 21 May 2008
Location: Oslo
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2008 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
hi Raddy

do a search on the forum for "Water Ingress Manual" ... it's a step by step PDF document Thumbs Up
Post #304843 3rd Feb 2014 9:50pm
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Raddy



Member Since: 20 Aug 2013
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Guernsey 2007 Defender 90 Puma 2.4 CSW Rimini Red
Ah ah whole manuals worth, got my work cut out then! haha

Thanks for the tip, didn't even notice the search function, makes life easier!
Post #304853 3rd Feb 2014 10:11pm
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Andyslandytd5



Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
So after some heavy rain last night and despite most of the car being under a carport the 110 had some water in the passenger footwell. Not the first time and only happens if the rain is particularly heavy so its been low priority.
I was thinking as one of the actions to minimise this I would try and keep the water from getting in the engine bay near the wing joint to the Bulkhead. I notice on the drivers side there is a little rubber strip to keep water away from the ABS block. Does anyone know the part number of name of this so I can get one to put on the passenger side also? 2015 Puma 2.2 110 XS Utility Station Wagon - 2024 - Present
2004 TD5 90 XS Station Wagon - 2019-2024
2003 TD5 90 G4 LE - 2009-2010
1990 Ninety 6.2 V8 Station Wagon - 2006-2009
Post #1074306 29th Aug 2025 11:45am
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ChrisDefender



Member Since: 29 Oct 2015
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Is this the rubber strip you are looking for:

https://maltings4x4store.co.uk/wings-and-a...-+LR038612

Just had to get a replacement one as mine went missing, they do not hold too well without additional help. I struggled to get one any cheaper.
Post #1074312 29th Aug 2025 11:59am
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Andyslandytd5



Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
Yes!, thats the one!. Thanks, Β£32!, pretty steep. I'll have a think 2015 Puma 2.2 110 XS Utility Station Wagon - 2024 - Present
2004 TD5 90 XS Station Wagon - 2019-2024
2003 TD5 90 G4 LE - 2009-2010
1990 Ninety 6.2 V8 Station Wagon - 2006-2009
Post #1074314 29th Aug 2025 1:28pm
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rustandoil



Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
Location: Cotswolds
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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
I lashed up something similar to that "seal" from self adhesive draught excluder 😎

I'll try to get a picture tomorrow
Post #1074329 29th Aug 2025 5:23pm
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Screbble



Member Since: 26 Apr 2015
Location: Lancashire
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 90 Td5 XS CSW Zambezi Silver
Mine had those strips on, but I also cut a piece of old mudflap and placed/jammed in over the top of the ABS unit. It’s keep it dry.
Post #1074417 31st Aug 2025 11:54am
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TexasRover



Member Since: 24 Nov 2022
Location: Paris
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France 2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Chawton White
I have come to the conclusion that if you like older cars you need a garage (multiple car garage obviously). Apart from protection from weather exposure it also makes working on them much much easier.

I know that this is not much advise to anyone that simply does not have access to a garage, but maybe you can postpone owning a nice classic till you have access to a garage to avoid the frustration. Modern-ish cars are much better standing outside in the rain.
Post #1074477 1st Sep 2025 9:36am
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kyvlle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Anyone got a pic of this front wing seal installed? Either factory or a DIY solution.
Post #1074533 1st Sep 2025 10:17pm
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Andyslandytd5



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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red


Here you go, not the best picture but gives you the idea 2015 Puma 2.2 110 XS Utility Station Wagon - 2024 - Present
2004 TD5 90 XS Station Wagon - 2019-2024
2003 TD5 90 G4 LE - 2009-2010
1990 Ninety 6.2 V8 Station Wagon - 2006-2009
Post #1074542 2nd Sep 2025 7:21am
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trevorg



Member Since: 28 May 2022
Location: Aisne
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France 2012 Defender 90 Puma 2.2 SW Indus Silver

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And another. 2012 90SW - 2.2TDCI
Post #1074673 3rd Sep 2025 6:38pm
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kyvlle



Member Since: 22 Jul 2016
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United Kingdom 2004 Defender 110 Td5 XS CSW Epsom Green
Thanks for sharing!
Post #1074694 4th Sep 2025 12:12am
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Andyslandytd5



Member Since: 06 Nov 2021
Location: Southampton
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United Kingdom 2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 USW Montalcino Red
A useful thread on the same subject

https://www.defender2.net/forum/post890563.html 2015 Puma 2.2 110 XS Utility Station Wagon - 2024 - Present
2004 TD5 90 XS Station Wagon - 2019-2024
2003 TD5 90 G4 LE - 2009-2010
1990 Ninety 6.2 V8 Station Wagon - 2006-2009
Post #1074720 4th Sep 2025 12:16pm
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rustandoil



Member Since: 08 Sep 2012
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England 2005 Defender 110 Td5 XS DCPU Bonatti Grey
Here's my self adhesive draught excluder lash-up.... Seems to work but does need renewing, I have some black draught excluder on the bench ready πŸ‘πŸΌ

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Post #1074726 4th Sep 2025 2:52pm
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