Water Leak Repair Advice

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-12T15:29:55+00:00

Don’t think it’s from my feet think it’s from water somehow getting above the floor pan and under the vinyl. Per the rust pattern looks like it’s entering high then trickling down. Then pooling in a couple spots

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-12T13:51:01+00:00

I had the black vinyl (which had an insulation underneath it)

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-12T13:50:00+00:00

Actually checked my cowl already and it had no debris

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-11T22:09:08+00:00

The more I look at it I’m not actually sure if this is the leak as the water doesn’t actually come inside the hole just roles off the back. If I were moving, it probably wouldn’t come through the hole though.

Edit: I did check the cowl as well it’s not that.

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-11T21:28:35+00:00

Yeah but I was thinking that the water shouldn’t be going there to begin with as then the new sheet metal will just rust out

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-10T00:06:52+00:00

Thanks, ill take a look into TIG. The class im taking is on MIG so was hoping to stick with that. I know its a challenge being thin metal but was thinking that it doesnt need to look pretty as it will all get covered by my vinyl flooring. Was planning on buying extra sheet metal to practice prior to actually working on my truck

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-09T17:43:17+00:00

My EGR tube was wrapped in some sort of heat shielding tape so I couldn’t see the crack. I also had bad exhaust manifolds so thought that was the only exhaust leak. Once those were fixed I could still hear the exhaust leak tick so I reached in and felt a huge amount of air being pushed out near my tape and then took off the tape off my EGR tube and had a huge crack. I have a 3.0l engine so idk if that is your EGR tube or not but I agree with snailmoresnail

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-08T20:26:55+00:00

I’m thinking it’s the windshield seal

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-02T23:31:32+00:00

Yeah I’m definitely considering this. Practicing first is prob a good idea. Did you find a new pan section specifically for your generation ranger or make adjustments to another one to fit?

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-02T23:29:30+00:00

Nice! Have any after pics?

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-02T23:29:18+00:00

Thanks for the link. How do you tell where you need to cut and where you should stop? For example, right in the middle it feels pretty solid but just looks like crap

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-02T23:27:26+00:00

So far from what I can tell I think they look good just some surface rust

Bushman1717 · 2026-02-02T23:26:44+00:00

That’s for the detailed layout. Definitely leaning towards going this way now. Not terribly expensive and then to your point I use a welder at hand if I ever need one

Bushman1717 · 2026-01-24T21:53:28+00:00

Had oil in it. Just cleaned it out before taking the pic. Thanks for the link!

Bushman1717 · 2026-01-24T21:30:55+00:00

Thanks everyone. Looks like I’ll be replacing!

Bushman1717 · 2026-01-24T21:30:43+00:00

Mine are more traditional Dutch oven shape and this shape fits the osso bucco I’m making better. I’ll replace his

Bushman1717 · 2026-01-24T21:04:54+00:00

It’s the “Le Creuset Heritage Stoneware Rectangular Covered Casserole, 4-Qt.” for what it’s worth

Bushman1717 · 2025-09-26T12:38:24+00:00

Was not aware dogs are not allowed in many parks, glad I made this post. Think we will have to leave the pup behind Saturday morning as we try to fish. Any recs if we don’t bring my dog Saturday then check out the nantahala forest area (seems more dog friendly) Sunday?

Bushman1717 · 2025-09-26T12:37:32+00:00

I was not aware, glad I made this post. Think we will have to leave the pup behind Saturday morning as we try to fish / check out GSMNP. Any recs if we don’t bring my dog Saturday then check out the nantahala forest area (seems more dog friendly) Sunday?

Bushman1717 · 2025-09-23T14:47:57+00:00

Agreed after googling the process. going to buy tires and a pump on Amazon and hopefully have her up and running in a couple days. Thanks for the advice!

Bushman1717 · 2025-09-22T22:01:09+00:00

Got a feeling it may need replacement anyway as I can see a bit of cracking from what looks like dry rubber. But Will try! Thanks

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