Water leak from windhield area

[mtmmtm]

Could you explain where the drip protecter is located ?
Is it at the place where I put my 'box' ?
I have no such thing...

// Magnus

[alexsimonzander]

The Drip Protector is part #26 on the PDF document Bill Posted above. Its meant to keep water out of the air intake for the ventilation system and now its properly fitted it seems to do so.

It has 2 'lugs' at the top that slot into the metal bodywork frame below the windscreen and 1 that slots into the plastic intake of the air intake that slots above the scuttle.

I notice you refer to an S80 in your post. I'm not sure if yours is the same as my car is an XC90 but there may be similarities in the system.

I would take a photo for you but as I've put all the scuttle and stuff back I'm a little reluctant to disturb it all as it is hidden below. Bill's PDF shows it all pretty well.

Cheers
Simon

[alexsimonzander]

I think I've finally fixed this. There was a small leak in the top nearside corner of the windscreen. It is really small about 2-3 mm in length I managed to get the water to come in but first placed a series of wads of kitchen roll in the slot between the glass and the metal frame work of the car (I also placed them on the top seam that forms the roof runst incase it was running along the top and down). I went to Autoglass at Crawley and their technical expert was really helpful. He could remove the glass (about £110) and reift it but there was a risk it would break during removal (replacement over £500). I asked about repair and he suggested the following although there is no guarantee this would work but was worth a go as leak was so small.

1.Identify the exact point it is coming in.
2.Thorougly clean and dry the area
3.Clean it further with white spirit to remove any grease.
4.Then use a non-silicone based windscreen bonding sealer to fill and plug the gap.
5.Allow at least a couple of hours before getting it wet again.

As the gap was so small I have given it a go. Its going to rain tonight so fingers crossed for tomorrow.

A couple of things to look out for. The sealant is really black if you get it where you dont want it. I got it off of my hands with plenty of white spirit and then soap before rinsing off.
It must be Non-silicone. Anything else will not put up with the changes of heat and moisture etc.

[sabinaa]

Alexsimonzander - my problem turned out to be the exact same thing and we finally fixed it! We think the previous owner replaced the windshield and whoever did the replacement didn't seal the windshield correctly. We had to take the glove compartment in the inside completely apart to actually see this happening (after replacing the cowl, the protector and all else which still didn't resolve the problem!)

We resealed the window front with the special clear glue, let it dry and - yup - that was it! My car is finally dry!

Now I just have to fix a small leak in the angle gear - Volvo wants $1100 for this! I am trying to find a reputable shop that will do it for less.

As much as I love my Volvo - those repairs really scare me!

[buckeyecal]

I just found same thing in our '04 XC90. Vaccumed out 3+ gallons of water from under mats, and mats were sopping wet, moldy and stinking!
See the posts on the drain tubes and the wind shield and will try those fixes.
Does anyone else feel this is a design error and should be Volvo's repair problem?
Also, why do they not have any drain plugs in the floor boards? I am thinking of drilling 2 holes in the deepest point so that their error will at least drain out of the floor!
Must say I am very disappointed with my XC90!https://www.matthewsvolvosite.com/forums ... 10&t=23633#