1998 Buick Regal floods when rains

Tiny
JENNYKOTZUR
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  • 1998 BUICK REGAL
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 115,000 MILES
About 2 months ago I noticed that after a severe rainstorm the passenger side floorboard was flooded (2 1/2 inches deep). You can follow the water trail to right under the dashboard. It looks like 2 different areas that are just a couple inches apart. Is this a seal or gasket issue?
Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 AT 3:29 PM

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Tiny
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It would be a seal and not a gasket. The leak could be coming from around a component that passes through the fire wall. Or it could be leaking through the windshield cowel (the vent under the windshield wipers). You could use an automotive silicone sealant to put an extra seal around parts that pass through the wire wall. You can also take the cowel up and have a look around in there to see any obvious leaks.
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Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008 AT 3:44 PM

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