Further to my previous post, I have had time to read a few posts on the internet and decided to investigate further.
Firstly, it was necessary to dry the carpets in situ, as it seems like a very large job to take out the carpets and with my poorly back, arthritic hands, it was not something I wanted to tackled. Oh to be young and healthy again ............. I can't complain.
A nice fan heater did the trick. I used the flap that hides the VIN number to get underneath to the foam and electrics etc. propping it open with some tools etc. I must have had it on for about 8 hours in total and I hope the extra on the electric bill will be worth it. Prodding around post fan seems to have done the job. Hopefully!
Next was to check the panoramic roof drains. A few months ago I had bought a 1.55cm spring brush that proved ideal to get right down inside the drains and they were clear.
I had previously checked the offside drain under the front wheel arch and now it was time to check the nearside. Wheel off and wheel arch cover pushed to one side revealed a horribly blocked drain:
Lots of crud and about half a 1/4 pint of water came out. The rubber 'valve' had been stretched for such long time it was full open even when cleared. At least it shouldn't clog up again.
This side and the drivers side can't have been cleared for years.
I have read on one of the US websites that access can be gained form the engine compartment to one of the front drains without too much trouble. In the case of the UK market (RHD) this is on the nearside by the firewall. I took away the LH cover on the scuttle and the drain tray underneath to reveal more muck and leaves ready to block the drain I had just cleared. This really is a very poor design.
It's not so easy to gain access to the other side, so I'll leave that for another day.
I have also read that the air con drain can dump overflow water somewhere above the brake pedal. I need to check if this is applicable to the 958, but it will have to wait until i get my hands back to feeling at least somewhat normal !!
I still love my oil burner Cayenne and I had hoped to keep it for quite a while but SWMBO has other ideas later this year
Mind you, yesterday I managed to fit in a double divan base unit (in 2 halves) in the back and take it to the tip. She was impressed with that.
Firstly, it was necessary to dry the carpets in situ, as it seems like a very large job to take out the carpets and with my poorly back, arthritic hands, it was not something I wanted to tackled. Oh to be young and healthy again ............. I can't complain.
A nice fan heater did the trick. I used the flap that hides the VIN number to get underneath to the foam and electrics etc. propping it open with some tools etc. I must have had it on for about 8 hours in total and I hope the extra on the electric bill will be worth it. Prodding around post fan seems to have done the job. Hopefully!
Next was to check the panoramic roof drains. A few months ago I had bought a 1.55cm spring brush that proved ideal to get right down inside the drains and they were clear.
I had previously checked the offside drain under the front wheel arch and now it was time to check the nearside. Wheel off and wheel arch cover pushed to one side revealed a horribly blocked drain:
Lots of crud and about half a 1/4 pint of water came out. The rubber 'valve' had been stretched for such long time it was full open even when cleared. At least it shouldn't clog up again.
This side and the drivers side can't have been cleared for years.
I have read on one of the US websites that access can be gained form the engine compartment to one of the front drains without too much trouble. In the case of the UK market (RHD) this is on the nearside by the firewall. I took away the LH cover on the scuttle and the drain tray underneath to reveal more muck and leaves ready to block the drain I had just cleared. This really is a very poor design.
It's not so easy to gain access to the other side, so I'll leave that for another day.
I have also read that the air con drain can dump overflow water somewhere above the brake pedal. I need to check if this is applicable to the 958, but it will have to wait until i get my hands back to feeling at least somewhat normal !!
I still love my oil burner Cayenne and I had hoped to keep it for quite a while but SWMBO has other ideas later this year
Mind you, yesterday I managed to fit in a double divan base unit (in 2 halves) in the back and take it to the tip. She was impressed with that.
