Water Shield

[KurtFranz]

2002 Chevy Roadtrek -

Need to know if there is supposed to be one of these water shields on the passenger side in the engine compartment. Picture is sideways - the shield runs down the driver side of engine compartment.



Thanks

[mkguitar]

Not on my 2005 chev chassis. Just on the driver side


outside of the battery I have a cut down plastic antifreeze jug, holds a couple quart bottles of oil. just in case

[KurtFranz]

Thanks - I like that idea!

[booster]

It is claimed to keep the water from running down onto the fuse and relay panel located right below it. There are also a few holes in driver side wheelwell that let water, and salt if you drive in it, up to the same panel. Some are snap in holes for the panel, but a bit of caulk over them is what did.

[mkguitar]

maybe the one shield is related to the sweep of the windshield wipers ?


just to make sure the water is poured near the fuse box !

[KurtFranz]

I will have to look into that - I am pretty anal about water and salt being from northern Ohio. I just determined that my floor is soaked underneath my carpet... another post coming about that as I do not want to hijack my own thread!

[mkguitar]

previous I removed the fan motor to clean out the air box- I was surprised at the amount of leaves and dirt, partly blocking the little nipple which acts as a drain for a/c condensate.


it's a quick job, that may be the source of your water.

[KurtFranz]

Mike-
I was thinking that initially however that was not it...I posted a new thread with my adventure

[peteco]

Originally Posted by KurtFranz

2002 Chevy Roadtrek -

Need to know if there is supposed to be one of these water shields on the passenger side in the engine compartment. Picture is sideways - the shield runs down the driver side of engine compartment.



Thanks

As others have said, no such shield on passenger side.

I did extend the driver side shield to prevent water from dumping onto the wire bundle. I did this after a very small wire broke in that wire bundle. That broken wire caused the engine to cut-off after starting for a few seconds. I ended up have the vehicle flat bedded to a heavy duty truck facility that was known for its electrical diagnosis skills. They found it and $500 later I was on the road again. I also put some wire protection wrap around the wire bundle. I don't know if a critter got to it or how it broke.

[KurtFranz]

I am starting to notice a lot of "owner improvements" regarding the Chevy vans. This is my first one so it is all fun and interesting, but it seems like there were a lot of short cuts taken .....