LR3/Disco 3
Slowly close the door and open it again.
Check the width and continuity of the imprint on the door seal.
Other test equipment
Other equipment such as stethoscopes, UV lamps, special mirrors or ultrasound measuring instruments can be
used to locate leaks.
Rectifying the leak using recommended tools, auxiliary equipment and materials
Tools and auxiliary equipment: Dry, absorbent cloths Variable washer nozzle Torch, fluorescent tube Mirror
Compressed air Seal lip installer Wet/dry vacuum cleaner Sealing compound compressor Remover for interior trim
Cutter blade or pocket knife Wedge (wood or plastic) Hot air blower Special mirror for concealed leaks Air flow
checker
Dry, absorbent cloths
Variable washer nozzle
Torch, fluorescent tube
Mirror
Compressed air
Seal lip installer
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner
Sealing compound compressor
Remover for interior trim
Cutter blade or pocket knife
Wedge (wood or plastic)
Hot air blower
Special mirror for concealed leaks
Air flow checker
Sealing compound (tape and plastic compound)
Multi-purpose sticker
Clinched flange sealer
Window sealing compound
Water shield (PVC)
Double-sided adhesive tape for water shield
Methylated spirit (available from trade outlets)
PU adhesive
Silicone remover
Tar remover
Water leaks according to mileage or running time
Increasing mileage has an effect on the problem of leaks in a vehicle. Possible influencing factors are:
Servicing and maintenance of seals: No maintenance, lack of maintenance or incorrect maintenance Using an
incorrect agent
No maintenance, lack of maintenance or incorrect maintenance
Using an incorrect agent
Damaged seals: As a result of aging, wear or incorrect handling/assembly.
As a result of aging, wear or incorrect handling/assembly.
Heavy soiling of the vehicle: Heavy soiling of a vehicle can seriously impair the function of water drainage
channels in particular, and also of rubber seals.
Heavy soiling of a vehicle can seriously impair the function of water drainage channels in particular, and
also of rubber seals.
Age-related factors: Environmental factors UV radiation Extreme climatic conditions
Environmental factors
UV radiation
Extreme climatic conditions
Corrosion can have a serious impact on bodywork, in particular as a result of: Lightly or heavily rusted seal
carriers Rusted body seal welds Perforation corrosion
Lightly or heavily rusted seal carriers
Rusted body seal welds
Perforation corrosion
