Pedal box flood prevention..

[TonyA]

Although scrupulously sealing the flanges of the pedal box will (mostly) prevent water dripping into the drivers footwell, the pedal box floor still pools when it rains or you wash the car and will rust and drip. I made a small ' dam' from closed cell foam which diverts rainwater away from the pedal box..See below. Simple and works well..Tony

[mbell]

Hi Tony,

Please can you show it in situate on the car? Not quite sure where you would fit it...

Thanks,

Mark

[TonyA]

Mark, it goes on the firewall, just in front of the rear edge of the pedal box , attached with a bead of silicone or PU sealant .Here is a photo: awkward to take a good one this location..! Hope its now clear.. Tony

[mbell]

Thanks Tony. My ideal box has drain holes in the bottom corner of the side that allows water (and brake fluid) to drain from that area of the pedal box.

My cars had limited exposure to rain so not sure how effective they are. Did your pedal box have those?

[TonyA]

Yes, there is a drain slot, but nonetheless, there was always a 'pool' of water on the floor of the pedal box..With my 'dam' there isn't anymore. Tony

[Johnny America]

Looks to be a helpful solution for cars that get exposed to rain. I actual installed a self adhesive neoprene seal to the engine bay firewall just below the bonnet to encourage any water to run away from both the pedal box and loom bulkhead connections (another leak path in my experience)