baden87 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Help ,I was getting something from under the rear seat (L shaped rear ) and my handbooks were a little damp , so out comes the trusted Damp meter and yikes I'm getting some high readings under the rear end (between 29%and 33% ) and I want to catch this and stop it before it gets worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aandncaravan Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 That doesn't necessarily mean you have water ingress. In an under seat area it can be condensation if the cushions have not be raised to allow air circulation in storage. But it does require investigation. Lift the cushions to allow full ventilation. Open all the blinds to let in the Sun to warm the vehicle then retake your readings in 5 days time. Record your readings each time so you have exact values to refer to later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tonyg3nwl Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hi, having had similar problems some time ago on my stargazer, different layout to you, but rear end suffered like you. Various work carried out by marquis originally, and efforts myself with extra underseal etc, have all helped. Recent mot advised problem with stop lights, so investigation revealed the the rubber sealing ring around the lights was not correctly fitted, leading to possible ingress or water I removed side lights, stoplights and indicators, and found 3 out of the six had similar problems, so reseated them all.. I cant be sure that that was definitely an entry point, but time will tell. Can I suggest you consider it as a possible trouble point worth investigate Tonyg3nwl Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Absolutely consider it a priority , it has to found early so not create a bigger problem down the line ,I shall be further investigate until I have found the source , some areas where it is reading high is around the pump are , and again where the back wall meets the floor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I'm not sure weather it's water ingress or a leak some where Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Is your wet bottom below a window by any chance? If so I would suspect the sealing of the window rubber to the body. I had a damp patch below the rear window in our AT but could not find any apparent reason. I removed the window and found the sealant had dried out around one top corner and was leaking. The water was running down inside the rear panel and only appearing at floor level. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I have checked round window and lower down bike rack fixings all fine ,it seems to be the floor and about an inch up the rear wall only on one half of the bed box Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
747 Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Check the underside on the outside where the rear wall meets the floor section. This is where the dampness was coming from on my last van (a Burstner). According to the company who repaired it, it is not uncommon. at the back of the van. It may feel wet or even crumbly to the touch. On mine, it manifested itself inside the garage area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 I think I found it the sure flow pump is dripping where the diaphragm joins the body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 18, 2017 Share Posted April 18, 2017 Hi Paul, Whilst it's not exactly good news at least it's a lot easier to fix than an external leak. Is the pump leaking from the joint or has the body cracked? A couple of years ago I thought I had drained down thoroughly but still found the pump body had cracked after the winter. Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 It appears to be the joint , new pump required , I'm off to Peterborough show Thursday might pick one up couple of quid cheaper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 18, 2017 Author Share Posted April 18, 2017 Thank you all for your contributions much appreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Just need to sort loss of power occasionally out ,any ideas ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 baden87 - 2017-04-19 2:12 PM Just need to sort loss of power occasionally out ,any ideas ? Loss of power to the pump? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 No sorry , the engine loss of power Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 baden87 - 2017-04-19 4:00 PM No sorry , the engine loss of power Have you checked for mice in your intake ducts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keninpalamos Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 baden87 - 2017-04-18 7:36 PM I think I found it the sure flow pump is dripping where the diaphragm joins the body thank god you found it. I must say the title of this thread did make me wonder "do I really want to read this" :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Mice ? No I was thinking more throttle body faulty lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 baden87 - 2017-04-19 5:39 PM Mice ? No I was thinking more throttle body faulty lol Pop down to Leicester and see Nick (euroserv) at Euro Truck Hire (Google for phone number). Keith. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baden87 Posted April 19, 2017 Author Share Posted April 19, 2017 Thanks Keith I have seen a post somewhere from him ,it was very explanatory Need to check o motorhome whether it's got the old style or new style throttle body Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithl Posted April 19, 2017 Share Posted April 19, 2017 Paul, Nick has posted many times on throttle bodies, have a read through some of these recent posts... http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/search/query.asp?action=search&searchforumid=all&keywords=throttle+body&author=euroserv&days=365&Submit=Search Keith. PS You can email him by clicking the 'MAIL' button below his user name on any of his threads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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