RAIN WATER LEAK!! Help!

[chimodzimodzi]

Aloha everyone,

I live in perhaps the wettest area in the U.S. - Hilo, Hawaii. After buying my car 3 weeks ago, only sunshine prevailed. Only now after several rain storms I have noticed a considerable amount of rain on the passenger's side floorboard (up to a couple of liters). Because it is a late model Tercel (89), I ripped up the carpet to perhaps find its source. No such luck, it's leaking somewhere between the carpet and the frame. I have done a bit of searching online about this and have read about hood drains and what not. Could that be the problem, and where do I find those? Any leads would be helpful.


Swamped in Hawaii ~ jake

[chimodzimodzi]

It turns out that the channel from the fresh air intake had developed a rust spot and only during heavy rains, would the water divert through the crack. I guess something to look for in older model cars.