Warning: Fabia Door Leaks

[Breezy_Pete]

In fact, if I can get confirmation from a mod that they will pin it and lock it if I write it, I'm happy to create an extensive post that pulls together the above, full steps (with pics if anyone has them) along with links to every other cause documented in this post and elsewhere.

 

This would be awesome. Very happy for you to use any of my pics, if useful.

 

Edit: Actually though, there's at least one thread already in the Fabia Tech Guides section (though not pinned) that covers this, thanks to DRJ.

 

This one:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/226475-fabia-door-carrier-seal-repair-illustrated/

 

There may be others for all I know, but just remembered this one.

Edited 4 February, 2016 by Wino

[hutchysrs50]

I think i wrote a guide as well to changing the foam seal as well as sealing them with plumbers gold.

[wiredsoftware]

Maybe then we just need to get a bit more organised with the tech guides, plenty of other guides on other issues and mods in the archives that could be promoted into there too.

[john999boy]

In fact, if I can get confirmation from a mod that they will pin it and lock it if I write it

 

Edit: Actually though, there's at least one thread already in the Fabia Tech Guides section (though not pinned) that covers this, thanks to DRJ.

 

This one:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/226475-fabia-door-carrier-seal-repair-illustrated/

 

There may be others for all I know, but just remembered this one.

 

It seems that the 'extremely-useful-fabia-1-topic' has links to quite a few threads and one of them seems to be about this problem. 

 

Maybe then we just need to get a bit more organised with the tech guides, plenty of other guides on other issues and mods in the archives that could be promoted into there too.

 

That may be a better idea.

[Breezy_Pete]

If a link to DRJ's how-to-fix-the-problem thread (this one, as linked above) could be added to the "extremely useful" post, it might be more useful to most than the existing link to this thread?

[chris-H]

If a link to DRJ's how-to-fix-the-problem thread (this one, as linked above) could be added to the "extremely useful" post, it might be more useful to most than the existing link to this thread?

Agreed wino!

This was the guide I followed. Easy step by step and my rear doors havnt leaked a drop during the awful weather / rain this winter. Maybe elaborate a little more on how important it is to go as far up the carrier sides as possible and to get as much of the old foam seal out before filling the remaining gap to the max with the plumbers gold???

DRJ mentions using a plastic spoon, I used a cheap filleting tool from b+q for bath sealant. Each to their own!

[john999boy]

I'll update the thread later.

[wiredsoftware]

Couple of other useful posts/guides that could go in there:

 

 

Can Cruise Control be retrofitted?:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/178380-can-cruise-control-be-fitted-to-my-fabia/

 

How to fid HID xenon projectors into standard headlights:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/386335-how-to-fit-hid-xenon-projector-headlights-in-standard-lights/

 

Stiff gearchanges or trouble selecting reverse?:

http://www.briskoda.net/forums/topic/202072-how-to-adjust-the-gear-stick-to-gear-box-linkage/

- Also could link to this video howto on the gear linkages: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sheTKD03hmo

Edited 5 February, 2016 by wiredsoftware

[john999boy]

Four suggested threads have now been added to The Extremely Useful Fabia 1 thread.

 

Hopefully there's no reference to insulation tape made in them - or any more in this thread either! :peek:

[Breezy_Pete]

Great stuff.

[chris-H]

Good stuff indeed!

[wiredsoftware]

Thanks!

[vRSAnt]

I think williebob turned it strange when (#756) he started slagging off someone who hasn't even posted in this thread. :wonder:

 

Certainly a common car fault thread turning into a comedy thread.

 

Sorry for the bad meme!

 

via Imgflip Meme Maker

[hutchysrs50]

it aint so bad

[SkUG]

thought mine had gone  again....yeah i forgot to shut the rear window properly.... it was only open a few mm - oops

[Tech1e]

Currently doing my window regs and drying it all out, bit soggy.

[FUBAR]

Currently doing my window regs and drying it all out, bit soggy.

Sod that! Must have been absolutely swimming? 

[Tech1e]

Sod that! Must have been absolutely swimming?

Wasn't that bad. But it's the best way to get it completely dry. I can get it to that state in under an hour so it's well worth it.

[ZPMYLYXXPB]

I seem to have this issue.

 

How are people applying the tape? On the inside or out?

 

I'm definitely not mechanically minded and i don't think i can use the street as a work area.

 

The garage i took it to seems to think that replacing the rubbery seals around the frame is the answer.

[TMB]

55 minutes ago, ZPMYLYXXPB said:

I seem to have this issue.

 

How are people applying the tape? On the inside or out?

 

I'm definitely not mechanically minded and i don't think i can use the street as a work area.

 

The garage i took it to seems to think that replacing the rubbery seals around the frame is the answer.

 

It's a sealant you need not tape. Something like Plumbers Gold is fine.

It will not be the rubbers around the door frame. Garage doesn't know what they are talking about.

 

Apply like this to both front and rear door carriers. It's not only the rears that leak....

 

 

 

Edited 7 August, 2017 by TMB

[garibaldy]

Follow Tim's advice as it is spot on.

 

You will need some of these clips to refit the door card. The existing ones will almost certainly break when you remove the card! http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/SKODA-INTERIOR-DOOR-PANEL-RETAINER-TRIM-CLIPS-X-10/190476203072?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649

 

Be vigilant with the sealant. I've noticed a leak after "fixing" mine. Another job for the Fabia #backlog

[TMB]

1 hour ago, garibaldy said:

Follow Tim's advice as it is spot on.

 

 

Who is Tim? My username is TMB which is the first three letters of some Skoda chassis numbers (Mladá Boleslav plant).

[Wench]

Mine still leaks after trying to fill it up at least twice and getting the local garage to look at it. Job for the local skoda dealer?

[garibaldy]

32 minutes ago, TMB said:

 

Who is Tim? My username is TMB which is the first three letters of some Skoda chassis numbers (Mladá Boleslav plant).

 

I have no idea Lee. Brain freeze

[TMB]

^ Haha