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[robson]

Fitting carpets after drying out (scuttle flood)  small section about 4 inches wide under the seat electrics under the plastic cover has felt one side and rubber the other which way around should this be, I removed the cover on the drivers side to check but there was no similar section present.

[Doctor Gollum]

Rubber side up iirc. It's a filler piece that isn't present on the driver side as that's where the chassis stamp is.

They simply chop it out of the underlay at the factory according to the driver side.

[robson]

Thank you for the quick reply DG Yes i thought it was rubber up but was not sure. Yes as you say the car ident is on the drivers side it would be silly to cover it up with underlay but it also means that the  underlay in this area is not very important? Whilst on this topic What is against removing the rubber plug scuttle outlet to prevent blockage?

[Broomies Mate]

The only negative of removing the bung is the false sense of security you'll have. 
 
Even with it removed (which I did on all of mine), it will still block.

[Doctor Gollum]

Not to mention engine fumes then potentially being drawn into the cabin. Not great unless carbon monoxide poisoning is your thang

[robson]

Good point DG. Having had this problem some years ago on a  previous Omega.I check my drain very freguently It is getting the right method that is important..Give it a good rake out and a flush.

[Broomies Mate]

Not to mention engine fumes then potentially being drawn into the cabin. Not great unless carbon monoxide poisoning is your thang

If that were true, a silly little rubber flap wouldn't have amounted to much come type approval.

I do see you used the word 'potentially'...... 

[johnnydog]

If you partially fill the scuttle drain area with water from a watering can or trigger controlled hose,  but not too full so that it flows into the heater motor (!), squeeze your hand down between the brake pipes and manipulate the rubber flaps  , and the weight of the water will force its way through the rubber drain grommet and flush it through in the process. It will clear suddenly so be prepared for a rush of water and a wet sleeve, but it is the most effective way I've found.

[Doctor Gollum]

Not to mention engine fumes then potentially being drawn into the cabin. Not great unless carbon monoxide poisoning is your thang

If that were true, a silly little rubber flap wouldn't have amounted to much come type approval.

I do see you used the word 'potentially'...... 

In an ideal world the exhaust fumes stay in the exhaust, and the fluids in the engine