HUGEEE mold problem pleasee help!!!!

Spore man,

Don't forget to check the waterproofing for the undercarriage. I have a quarter inch size hole in my waterproofing and it's getting my carpets wet when I unload my jet skis in the lake.

 

nah man i havnt really been in there that much....been trying to kinda stay as far away as possible haha, but i plan on trying to figure the problem out as soon as it quits raining outside. Is there a certain area i need to look under the dash or what?? cause i really dont want to tear the whole dash out.

 

Good idea with the hose. I think you might want to replace that carpet (and padding) after you find the leak too. I doubt you will be able to get rid of all that mold in it....good luck

 

^^im thinking about just replacing the whole flipping truck......

 

With a new Tacoma I hope!

 

Came across this TSB for Tacomas: http://www.divshare.com/download/4099365-aca

Looks like the leak could be coming from the front cowl just below the windshield. Hope this helps.

 

Ohh deff! would be replaced with a 2nd gen 4x4.

Ive checked the cowl but thats^^^ for a 05

 

Okay i just went out and done the water hose thing again with newspaper this time. i found a spot where water DOES come in!! but i cant get to it. its almost like its up under the gauge cluster, under some cardboard crap. do i need this cardboard stuff?? or can i rip it out? BTW how much is new carpet??

 

One thing I've heard of doing, is taking the carpet out, sprinkling some baby powder on the floor, and then shooting some compressed air at the underside of the floor pan. Then look for where the baby powder poofs around on the floor.

 

Had similar problem from a leak caused by replaced windshield.
Tip you mention re being near pedals, I'd check all the grommets going through the firewall.

I don't think A/C so much as the air box is generally on the passenger side.
Unless it's hot & sunny every day where you live, and that's the only source of water.

You notice this after a rain? or carwash? Or 4x4 through a creek - lol!

 

like i said i found ABOUT where the leak is but i cant get to it because of the dash.....my hand wont fit up there....

 

You might just have to tear your dash apart to find it... or do you know someone who has a small hand

 

like i said before ill sell it before i tear all that apart

 

Was it leaking prior to any of the windshield replacements?

 

ditch the carpet go with a vinyl floor had one in the old dodge loved it for the simple fact that you could almost hose the truck out when it was dirty and i didn't have to worry about the winter slush and whatnot soaking into the carpet and molding worst case it was just wet.

 

That would be my vote.

If the whole truck replacement isn't plausible, try asking the shop who fixed your windshield?

 

OMIGOD!!!! It's the GLOB from MARS!!!! It's in your freaking truck man!!!