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Title: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: STEMO on 11 September 2017, 15:44:50
.......and I noticed a 'sloshing' sound as I braked......and took off again.....and braked. Hmmm.....parked up in the retail car park and took the rubber bung out of the nearside sill...dry a a nuns wotsit. Took the rear rubber bung out of the nearside door........trickle. Took the front bung out......Niagra Falls  ;D
That rain was heavy this morning.
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: STEMO on 11 September 2017, 20:39:04
So....how do I stop it happening?
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Entwood on 11 September 2017, 20:51:39
So....how do I stop it happening?

1. Park it in a garage ??

2. Wrap it in plastic ??

3. Buy a car that doesn't leak ?? (recommend a 17 year old Omega to you .. dry as a bone :)  )

 :D :D :D
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 September 2017, 20:52:40
Maybe the drain holes are bunged up as the water should drain out.  :-\
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: STEMO on 11 September 2017, 22:09:06
Maybe the drain holes are bunged up as the water should drain out.  :-\
Rubber bungs are blocking the up  ;D
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 11 September 2017, 22:17:54
Is it the door that's filling up with water?  ???

There should be 3 or 4 slots along the bottom of the inside skin for the water to drain out.  Sounds like they're bunged up with crud.  ;)
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: STEMO on 12 September 2017, 06:06:24
Is it the door that's filling up with water?  ???

There should be 3 or 4 slots along the bottom of the inside skin for the water to drain out.  Sounds like they're bunged up with crud.  ;)
Could have sworn I said door in my first post. :P
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Doctor Gollum on 12 September 2017, 08:48:25
Is it the door that's filling up with water?  ???

There should be 3 or 4 slots along the bottom of the inside skin for the water to drain out.  Sounds like they're bunged up with crud.  ;)
Probably anti corrosion wax from the factory.

Might actually be worth getting it into Vauxhall for an inspection pending a corrosion warranty claim before getting too involved ;)

Replacement trim on the window might also be in order. :y
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Viral_Jim on 12 September 2017, 08:59:43
What DG said.

You've not had it long enough to be doing anything other than telling the dealer they need to fix it.  ;D
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Marks DTM Calib on 12 September 2017, 09:17:55
The rubber bungs are supposed to have a drain hole in them, I have seen them get clogged up over time.
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 September 2017, 09:20:55
Is it the door that's filling up with water?  ???

There should be 3 or 4 slots along the bottom of the inside skin for the water to drain out.  Sounds like they're bunged up with crud.  ;)
Could have sworn I said door in my first post. :P

Could have sworn you also said cill in your first post.  :P

You should have bought the black one!  ;D
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 September 2017, 10:25:22
So....how do I stop it happening?

I don't think there is a way of stopping a nun's pussy being dry. :-\ :)
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Field Marshal Dr. Opti on 12 September 2017, 10:27:18
What DG said.

You've not had it long enough to be doing anything other than telling the dealer they need to fix it.  ;D
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They are always keen to help after they have been paid. ::)
Title: Re: So...I'm off to currys in the astra.....
Post by: Sir Tigger KC on 12 September 2017, 10:35:57
You've not had it long enough to be doing anything other than telling the dealer they need to fix it.  ;D

They are always keen to help after they have been paid.
::)

Especially when they've flogged a lemon.  ::)  :)