|
8 members (Image, +8Rich, Nickplus4, planenut, Rastus, JohnHarris, RichardV6, DJC),
240
guests, and
39
robots. |
|
Key:
Admin,
Global Mod,
Mod
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Wales
by Joske Vermeule, September 1
|
|
|
|
|
Forums39
Topics49,905
Posts838,096
Members9,635
| |
Most Online1,063
Jun 14th, 2026
|
|
|
|
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,190
South Wales Correspondent Talk Morgan Expert
|
South Wales Correspondent Talk Morgan Expert
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 2,190 |
+3
(especially since that stuff is notoriously difficult to get a good bead on)
Cheers
G
GLLHG
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158 |
Don't know how it goes with the Roadster but with the Plus 4 fitted with aircon there are two small pipes that exit from the side of the cabin air intake airbox in the gap between the airbox and the cover in the photos. When the aircon is running a considerable amount of condensation runs out of those pipes and under the box mounted above the footwell. From there some of the condensed water drips through the grommet above the footwell. In over 8,000 km we have yet to have the car out in the rain but I suspect rainwater would also drip through the same grommet. I intend to put a neoprene gasket under the flange of the cover but leave the lowest point open so that any water that does enter can escape. Given the cover houses electronic components it needs to be dry inside.
Peter ![[Linked Image]](http://bradley.it/public_images/drive.jpg)
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 106 Likes: 1
L - Learner Plates On
|
|
L - Learner Plates On
Joined: Jun 2011
Posts: 106 Likes: 1 |
Yes I will post my experience an photos as soon as I got my Roadster. I hope I can drive it before snow is falling…
Morgan Roadster 3.7
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 534
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 534 |
Don't know how it goes with the Roadster but with the Plus 4 fitted with aircon there are two small pipes that exit from the side of the cabin air intake airbox in the gap between the airbox and the cover in the photos. When the aircon is running a considerable amount of condensation runs out of those pipes and under the box mounted above the footwell. From there some of the condensed water drips through the grommet above the footwell. In over 8,000 km we have yet to have the car out in the rain but I suspect rainwater would also drip through the same grommet. I intend to put a neoprene gasket under the flange of the cover but leave the lowest point open so that any water that does enter can escape. Given the cover houses electronic components it needs to be dry inside. No aircon to worry about, just rain! As far as I can see, most of the water comes through the side louvres & arrives on said grommet. It then makes good progress through the grommet & on to the driver's ankle, via the throttle control. I found that some duct tape over the wiring loom/ grommet stopped the water, but didn't look very pretty, hence the cover. Couldn't you extend the pipes so they discharge somewhere out of the way? Ian
Last edited by shiremog; 21/09/12 05:35 PM.
3.7 Roadster
4" Ruston Procter SD Tractor
1905 Merryweather steam fire engine
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158 |
On the Plus 4, or at least the LH drive version, there is a cover on top of the footwell over the ECU. It is very close to the ends of the tubes but it may be possible to find something to do the job of draining the water away. The real problem is that if water from the aircon can enter in under the cover so can rain. One way or an other it is a problem that needs to be resolved.
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,013 Likes: 32
Charter Member
|
|
Charter Member
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 5,013 Likes: 32 |
Your work is too good for me to spot what you've actually done Ian!
When I get mine, I'll have to get a mod list from you.... Whilst I don't plan to take mine out in the rain, I probably will as its not going to be a garge queen.
+8 4.8
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158
Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 14,749 Likes: 158 |
We have had such a dry summer that our car has done 8,500 km and still has not seen heavy rain. I think the next time it rains I am going to have to take it out just to find out where it leaks 
Peter
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7,553 Likes: 88
Talk Morgan Guru
|
|
Talk Morgan Guru
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 7,553 Likes: 88 |
We have had such a dry summer that our car has done 8,500 km and still has not seen heavy rain. I think the next time it rains I am going to have to take it out just to find out where it leaks Peter Thanks for telling us how wonderful your weather has been  For those of us in the UK, it basically rained from the end of March to the end of August We have, however seen the sun since the start of September Long may it continue (though I suspect it won't)  Enjoy your Mog rain or shine and remember hood up, sidescreens out is great fun in the rain. Bud __________ 2003 - 4/4
Bud
4/4 "Stanley"
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 534
Talk Morgan Regular
|
|
OP
Talk Morgan Regular
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 534 |
Your work is too good for me to spot what you've actually done Ian!
When I get mine, I'll have to get a mod list from you.... Whilst I don't plan to take mine out in the rain, I probably will as its not going to be a garge queen.
Flattery will get you everywhere Compare the first & last picture in my earlier post. In the first picture, to the left of the steering shaft & slightly above it is the grommet which allows the cables ( and the rain!) to go through the bulkhead. The new cover goes over the bunch of cables & the grommet. Glad to hear you'll be using your car. I can never understand someone having a Mog & not driving it 
3.7 Roadster
4" Ruston Procter SD Tractor
1905 Merryweather steam fire engine
|
|
|
|
|
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,911 Likes: 354
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
|
|
Salty Sea Dog Member of the Inner Circle
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 28,911 Likes: 354 |
You haven't seen tomorrow's forecast then? A will only help you do a Mary Poppins from the looks of things... I'm on a Vulcan tour tomorrow (Wellesbourne) - think I'll be going in the 90 - with added kayak 
Graham (G4FUJ)
Sold L44FOR 4/4 Giallo Fly
'11 MINI Countryman Cooper D All4
'90 LR 90 SW
|
|
|
|
|
