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#4 of 6 Re: back carpet gets wet when raining [mini735] by fahey1 Jun 10, 2009 (8:03 am)
Replying to: mini735 (May 05, 2009 3:36 pm) I have an 1989 Astro cargo and have had that problem almost from the time I bought it new. We used the van to carry show dogs around for years and thought that the water was from them spilling their water bowls. However since it no longer is used for that purpose and the mat still gets wet I did some looking around. It appears as if there are a number of problems starting with the doors not closing tight enough to stop water leaking down from the top. I have talked to a lot of other Astro owners who have had this problem. I saw one van where the doors had rusted shut. I just gave up trying ways to stop the leaks and rolled up the carpet by the door, and bought a number of large sponges at a hardware store and placed them in across the entire rear of the van. They collect the water and stop the mess. Admittedly this is a rather high tech solution to another GM problem but at least the mat stays dry and no more mildew. Replies to this message: jogan1 (Jun 11, 2009 5:35 am)
#5 of 6 Re: back carpet gets wet when raining [fahey1] by jogan1 Jun 11, 2009 (5:35 am)
Replying to: fahey1 (Jun 10, 2009 8:03 am) The final answer for my van was to purchase from the dealer the gasket that goes across the top and part way down each side. It is easy to install. You will also want to check at the bottom of the doors to make sure any water that accumulates there can exit thru the weeps. I have since sold the Astro but still have a new set of carpet & mats that I never installed.
#6 of 6 Re: back carpet gets wet when raining [navyblue] by jeuno Nov 16, 2009 (11:37 am)
Replying to: navyblue (May 28, 2009 10:23 am) I park with my hatch down hill and still got water inside. I never noticed water get in when i parked on level surface however. i.e. while washing the car.

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