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[05omegav6]

Four steps to solving the problem...

1. Seal the scuttle and wiper spindles as per the guide.
2. Water then kept off foam.
3. Remove foam if wet.
4. Goodbye water based ignition issues.

Job jobbed.

[terry paget]

I reckon it comes in through the central wiper hole, then soaks along the foam, and drips down onto no. 6 plug (facelift) or DISSpack (PFL).

What is the function of the foam?

[05omegav6]

noise suppression/insulation...

Sealed properly the foam should stay dry. Cannot explain it any more plainly than my last...

[Sir Tigger KC]

There are 4 places where water can get into the engine bay from the scuttle in my opinion.

1) Left hand wiper spindle hole.
2) Right hand spindle hole.
3) Bottom of the scuttle join.
4) The bottom windscreen rubber if it's come away from the glass.

Make sure they are all sealed up and as Al says Job Jobbed! 

[robson]

bottom of the scuttle join. Could you clarify for an idiot.

[Sir Tigger KC]

bottom of the scuttle join. Could you clarify for an idiot.

In my photo where all the silicone is.