Wet front passenger footwell and mat?!?!?! - Page 2 - G35Driver

Sep 3, 2006 | 12:25 PM

#16

godmans

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuadCam

I checked that grommet, and it seesm very easy to pull it up and expose the inside to getting wet.
I tried over and over to push that grommet down into the opening to get a tight seal, but it was almost impossible.

I ended up running a bead of silicone around the entire grommet. I hope that solves it!!!

Hey bro, wish I could have got back to you earlier... anyhow, silicone should do the job, when I install my grounding kit, I ensured it is sealed properly by using high grade Silicone sealant that can withstand flex and heat.

G/L

Sep 3, 2006 | 03:42 PM

#17

GeeMan

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Silcone solved my problem too. Good luck.

Sep 3, 2006 | 03:47 PM

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RXM

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I love silicone b00bies

Sep 3, 2006 | 07:48 PM

#19

MiamiG35sedan

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Quote:

Originally Posted by QuadCam

I had the EXACT same problem a year ago after installing my 10 wire Grounding Gear setup. Silicone alone or tape alone did not solve the problem. I ended up taking a bicycle inner tube, cutting a part of it out, opened it up and then taped that over the wires and conduits in that area where the big gromment is behind the battery in the cowl. This has worked like a champ.