kevin-t
Member Since: 12 Nov 2007
Location: sheffield
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hi, had a little help from members regarding water in footwell.
it seems a few have had the same problem!!!!
drain tubes seem to be the problem,
can an air line be fitted to blow out these tubes??
or does any one know a better way. or is it a last resort; dealer only job????
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bgsntth
Member Since: 27 Sep 2007
Location: Marin, CA
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I'm in the same boat (er-submarine). My wife just called and informed me that it is raining inside our LR3, none too happy.
Thankfully, after reading-up on this topic here, I was able to inform the Service Manager what to look for after he asked what I read here. I did the dealer a favor and called ahead, so their ready for her.
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| 18th Dec 2007 7:03 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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I think it can either be pinched/twisted or the one way valve gets blocked.
Some just snip off the valve.
Technical Service Bulletin
No.LA501-014
24 October 2005
Subject/Concern : Discovery 3 (LA) - Possible Causes of Water Ingress into the Cabin
Models :
Discovery 3 / LR3 Vin range : 5A300394 Onwards
Markets : All
Section : 501-01
Summary :
This bulletin has been issued for information only to aid technicians in identifying possible areas of water ingress into the cabin.
Should a customer express concern, and having located the point of water ingress, the appropriate remedial action should then be carried out.
Symptom
Water Ingress through headliner in proximity of roof opening panel. Sealed end valve of the roof opening panel drain tubes. This may affect any one of the four roof opening panel drain tubes on the vehicle.
Potential Root Cause
. Loose roof opening panel torx screws.
. Badly routed, kinked or twisted roof opening panel drain tubes.
. Incorrect lateral position of roof opening panel lateral alignment, causing the seal to leak. Note; This root cause will result in substantial water ingress.
Symptom
Water Ingress through headliner in proximity of roof opening panel, predominantly front right-hand side of roof opening panel although depending upon inclination of vehicle, or acceleration/deceleration, ingress may be evident at other points around the roof opening panel.
Potential Root Cause
Foam sound-deadening pad in right-hand side fender/wing air intake fouling/blocking the roof opening panel drain tube.
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| 18th Dec 2007 11:27 pm |
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kevin-t
Member Since: 12 Nov 2007
Location: sheffield
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where would i find the valves???????????????
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| 24th Jan 2008 12:38 am |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
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As Kevin-T said, where are the valves?
I have the damned thing stripped apart, headlining down, wheelarch open, but no sign of the end of the tube on the driver side to cut the valve off.
Anyone know where best to find the bu&&er? Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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| 28th Mar 2009 12:48 pm |
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charless
Member Since: 07 Mar 2007
Location: Paarl
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I am busy with exactly the same thing, will post pictures of where everything is by the end of the weekend. I hope 
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| 28th Mar 2009 12:54 pm |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
Posts: 357
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Charless,
Thanks for that, but I need to get the car back together today and would rather not do all this twice.
Cheers Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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| 28th Mar 2009 1:02 pm |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
Posts: 357
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Found it!
Will post photos later  Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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| 28th Mar 2009 1:55 pm |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
Posts: 357
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Photos and the instructions on how to locate the valve are now posted near the bottom of this link;
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22757-15.html......... Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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| 28th Mar 2009 4:12 pm |
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zaphod
Member Since: 18 Sep 2007
Location: Magrathea
Posts: 357
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Photos and the instructions on how to locate the valve are now posted near the bottom of this link;
http://www.disco3.co.uk/forum/topic22757-15.html......... Sail Fast - Live Slow...
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