Thread: Water in Passenger Floorboard [*]

Originally Posted by Abrasive

Why on earth GM didn't just extend the metal flange on down to sheild the entire opening is beyond me. Seems that would have been much more effective and there's plenty of room between them so it wouldn't have hurt airflow any. Probably just a design oversight.

THIS sounds like the making of a mod **cough** Abrasive **cough** that could be worth looking into and selling under the shade tree vendors. If its something that can be fixed simply.

I have never had to mess with this so I cant speak to that directly.

Originally Posted by SyntheticShield

THIS sounds like the making of a mod **cough** Abrasive **cough** that could be worth looking into and selling under the shade tree vendors. If its something that can be fixed simply.

I have never had to mess with this so I cant speak to that directly.

I think the problem would be (and maybe why it doesn't extend further) is that people running a cabin air filter would not be able to get to it. If you did make something, it would have to be easily removable to access the filter. Which would mean it would need some sort of seal or gasket where it attaches to the flange anyway. You'd just be trading one problematic part for another one IMO. Using an adhesive to attach the existing deflector will eliminate any problems anyone has with it for good.

BTW... I mentioned using RVT sealer to adhere it with. Another good option is a tube of windshield adhesive. That what mine is stuck on with since I have it readily available. It's black and you can see it in the pics where I pulled it part of the way off. Never use straight silicone on a painted surface. Make sure it is non-acidic silicone, or specially recommended for automotive use, if you do. Regular silicone will eventually cause the paint to peel away where ever it touches and will cause rust.

BTW... I mentioned using RVT sealer to adhere it with. Another good option is a tube of windshield adhesive. That what mine is stuck on with since I have it readily available. It's black and you can see it in the pics where I pulled it part of the way off. Never use straight silicone on a painted surface. Make sure it is non-acidic silicone, or specially recommended for automotive use, if you do. Regular silicone will eventually cause the paint to peel away where ever it touches and will cause rust.

Another fine piece of information that deserves to be kept around in some form or fashion.