E 350 Van V8-351 5.8L VIN G 2-bbl (1985)
Sliding Door: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body/Frame - Water Leak Identification and Correction
Article No.
92-9-10
04/22/92
LEAKS WATER - IDENTIFICATION AND CORRECTION
LIGHT TRUCK:
1984-91 ECONOLINE
This TSB Article was originally published as TSB 84-19-15 on September 12, 1984. It is being republished because the basic water leak corrective
procedures and techniques remain applicable for the more recent models as well.
ISSUE:
The water leak identification and correction procedures outlined in this article are the most common conditions you may encounter. It is unlikely that you
will ever find it necessary to perform all of the possible corrections on a single vehicle. Each vehicle is unique and, therefore, careful attention is required
in evaluating the vehicle and making the necessary corrections.
ACTION:
If service is required, use the following procedure to identify and correct the water leaks.
DIAGNOSING WATER LEAKS
The actual sources of these various water leaks may often be misleading.
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The spot where the water shows up is not always the location of the trouble.
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Do not always rely on the service order, or even the customer, to pinpoint the actual leak area.
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The description of the water leak will usually reflect only where the water is noticeable, not necessarily where the cause is located.
GENERAL TEST PROCEDURES
Although every dealership has its own method for testing water leaks, the following methods will be helpful to the technician in solving the more difficutt
and persistent water leaks.
NOTE:
DETECTION OF WATER LEAKS IN THE REAR CARGO FLOOR AREA MAY BE ENHANCED BY PLACING A LARGE LIGHT BULB IN THE
CARGO AREA, RAISING THE VEHICLE ON A HOIST AND CHECKING THE FLOOR PAN JOINT FOR ANY LIGHT SHINING THROUGH.
