New LT35 owner baffled by footwell puddles

Hi all,

Have recently bought an E reg 1988 LT35. Will post some pics soone - am really pleased with it.

It's all MOT'd and appears to be running fine, though I do have some issues and questions.

There's a small red flashing LED that blinks above the speedo. I gather this is to do with the coolant level, though the coolant level appears to be fine?

Secondly, the foam-backed foot matting/pads in the cab are soaked, with visible puddles underneath. I can't work out where it's coming from. It doesn't appear to be coming from the coolant tank, even though that looks like it has a small crack in the top of it, and, in any event, if it was coming from there, I can't really see how it would make it say into the cab - I think it would just drop to the road.

I've only done two journeys in it - the guy who I bought it from drove me for about twenty five minutes over about ten miles, and then I drove it home - about ten miles. I then drove it on a round trip if about 15 miles. It didn't overheat, and the coolant level looks normal.

I'm a bit baffled. I guess I'll take the matting out and see what I can see, but just thought I'd check on here and see if anyone has any ideas..?

Cheers

Hi and welcome.

Brilliant - thanks guys. That's really reassuring. If it is the windscreen, what can be done? I presume that's a job for a third party? I'm just anxious about its effect on the integrity of the footwell floors over time?

Also - the heater matrix apparently has a split in it, and either needs to be re-'bonded' or replaced. Is this a bug or tough job? How hard is it to get out?

Cheers - your help is much appreciated

If the internal heater matrix is leaking this could explain your coolant loss and hence the flashing red light. This would leak internally and could collect in the footwells. The easiest way to check whether the water is rain water or coolant water is to dip your finger in it and taste it. If it's rain water it will taste like water. If it's coolant it will taste sweet (presuming you have anti-freeze in it). Don't swallow as anti-freeze is toxic.

also i had a flashing light for a while and so i took out the sensor from the bottle and it was all covered in gunk cleaned it and everything was fine. but like you i have the water feature. i fixed the heater fan a little while back and think i have knocked one of the pipes and so it is leaking into the footwell so i will be sorting that this weekend with a circlip but if it is not that the guys have covered the rest

Thats the same problems as i have,wet foot well and flashing red lights.welcome

timaldiss wrote: LTCamper89 wrote: There is also plenty to be read on the web on other sites. What is this web and where are these other sites you speak of?!

When I get onto a proper 'puter I will rake out some links.

My 1st LT had the flashing light on the temp gauge for two yrs.No prob i just got used to it.My wet footwell came from the top of the windscreen where the guttering runs down,the seal there barely touches the metal.This took a bit of finding.Also the top of both doors leaked slightly as the doors had dropped a mil or two and the water came in,this i sorted with double sided tape on the door frame and this works a treat.Nice dry camper now.Hope u enjoy ur LT and get it dry.

vicvan wrote: the top of both doors leaked slightly as the doors had dropped a mil or two and the water came in,this i sorted with double sided tape on the door frame and this works a treat.

Hey all I am also trying to get to the bottom of a wet footwell that's been plaguing me forever. Had all the bodywork done recently and confident it isn't the windscreen seal. I do seem to have water getting into one headlight. Could that be an entry point for water?