First Known Recorded Aussie Leak!

Derek · Post by **Derek** » Wed Mar 06, 2002 11:59 am

frosty,

i'm sure if peugeot australia contact peugeot france then they will be able to supply the repair info that they supply to peugeot in any other country.

derek

Moush · Post by **Moush** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 6:29 am

Frosty,
What's the news on your leak? I notice that you seem to have the car back (admired in the office carpark). Did Straightway fix it, and how?

Moush

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Fri Mar 15, 2002 10:42 pm

Hi Moush, no Straightway didn't fix it. They reckon they know how but don't want me as a guinea pig. They're getting a demo in which they'll play with. Funny thing is the problem has not repeated despite some rain and me also washing the car. Must pay close attention to the circumstances that lead to it happening if it happens again.

You say you saw it in the carpark - who am I communicating with here?

Cheers

Frosty

Moush · Post by **Moush** » Sat Mar 16, 2002 9:58 am

Frosty,
Interested to hear how Straightway goes - and in your ongoing experience. Sorry to confuse you about identity. No mystery - we do not know each other. I was referring to your comment a few days ago in another section about your workmates admiring your car in your office carpark. I took this to mean you had your car back and repaired from Straightway. I presumed you would only be driving it again if it had been repaired.
Cheers!
Moush

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Mon Mar 18, 2002 5:16 am

No problem Moush. Straightway said they have seen the leak in cars they have there in the lot. They also think they have a fix, but are awaiting another demo to arrive rather than stuff around with mine. I'll keep you posted. Mine has only done it once. We've got rain forecast the next few days so will see if it happens again.

Love the car mind you!

Cheers

Frosty

PS you'd be struggling to find a better dealer than Straightway - they're great

Moush · Post by **Moush** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 2:13 pm

Just a quick note to point out that here has been some comminication in the Discussion section: "New colour-aluminium" - inadvertant diversion from Frosty's discussion, also involving myself and Bergen et al. It deals with the issue of the apparent inconsistency of leak repairing skills in different countries, with Norway, Sweden and Holland apparently being very effective. Why can't Peugeot provide consistent training and support to mechanical staff internationally, rather than mechanics in each country having to invent their own fixes, some more effectively than others. Alternatively, why can't the effective fixes be shared among other intenrational Peugeot distributors?

Moush

Moush · Post by **Moush** » Sun Mar 24, 2002 2:20 pm

Just a quick note to point out that here has been some comminication in the Discussion section: "New colour-aluminium" - inadvertant diversion from Frosty's discussion, also involving myself and Bergen et al. It deals with the issue of the apparent inconsistency of leak repairing skills in different countries, with Norway, Sweden and Holland apparently being very effective. Why can't Peugeot provide consistent training and support to mechanical staff internationally, rather than mechanics in each country having to invent their own fixes, some more effectively than others. Alternatively, why can't the effective fixes be shared among other intenrational Peugeot distributors?

Moush

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 8:43 am

Moush (and everyone else interested)

I spoke with my dealer who has been discussing my leak with Peugeot Australia.

My leak is not like those that have all the focus in Europe with water entering either the rear or front of the main roof. Mine is about water entering the seal when the door is opened after rain. It appears it is not draining from the seal and coming out at the point where the rubber joins on the window line about the drivers side roof latch (haven't tested passenger side, but will next time it rains, as I usually don't have passengers and don't open the passenger door).

My dealer's service manager wants to take a look at the seal. He has an inkling that it may be different to others he has seen since I took delivery. He seems to understand the problem and I'm confident one way or another we'll find a fix.

Have to say I am still thrilled with the car. Aside from this little problem, everything else is wonderful. It's raining as I speak so will teat the passenger side door as well tomorrow morning.

I'm taking the car in on Thursday for a quick visual check on the seals. Will drop a line to the forum to let you all know how it goes.

Cheers

Frosty

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Mon Mar 25, 2002 11:15 am

Frosty, I think your leak may be more of a common problem in this Forum, mine's exactly like yours in the same place, I've had it for 6 months now despite Peugeot claiming they can't trace the fault after a water test.

Robbie.

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Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 8:29 am

Thanks Robbie,

yep, got a little wet again today. C;ear;y it's water in the seal on the top of the door. The water obviously gets in there when the door is opened. It obviously has nowhere to drain, so moves within the seal when you brake and exits at the seal join near the roof latch.

As mentioned my dealer is taking a look on Thursday. They seem to understand the problem. Will let all know how I get on.

Cheers

Frosty

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 1:59 pm

Cheers Frostie, mines exactly the same- only get a wet arm/jeans from the seal once the door's been opened after rain and I brake after starting off, bl***y nuisance.

Robbie.

Frosty · Post by **Frosty** » Tue Mar 26, 2002 10:35 pm

Yep, same as mine. Will let you know how I get on tomorrow.

Erm · Post by **Erm** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 12:27 am

The fix is dont open your door, or roll down the window!!! simple really

I get that sometimes, but it dont bother me that much, its only a tiny bit of water, the benefits in the summer blatenly outweigh a damp sleeve for 5 minutes when it rains. Its the design of the seals, they dont leak when the doors are closed and windows are up (well if u got a good one), but let ur window down, and ur in for a right shower.

Still wouldnt change it for anything short of a certain V12 0-60 3.4 second supercar

Erm

Robbie · Post by **Robbie** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 1:48 pm

Erm, what you say is true, I wouldn't change my current model either (yet) but I'm wary about upgrading it until I hear the probs are solved on the new ones.

I love my Pug, but I really hate getting damp sleeves especially with a suade jacket(and damp patches on the jeans can also look a bit suspect if you get my drift- can be b****y embarassing).

Maybe teleportation into the car is the answer so you don't have to open the doors and get wet from the seals.

Won't mention it to Peugeot though or we'll all end up as a pile of warm mush on the drivers seat- either that, or we'll look like a bunch of flies.

Robbie. (sci-fi enthusiast)

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rob · Post by **rob** » Wed Mar 27, 2002 6:21 pm

ok but your theory is flawed.

How do you explain water leaking in the passenger side when only the driver has got into the car.

The seals leak before the doors are opened.

THEY JUST LEAK - Accept it or REJECT IT