Ducato/Boxer scuttle.

[iandsm]

On my Boxer, and I assume the Ducato is the same, l there is a small section of windscreen skuttle on the offside which can be removed to give access to the power steering reservoir. The removable part is held in place by three turn buttons. There are rubber seals which in theory stop rainwater gong through I not the engine compartment, the turn button fixings do not seal correctly and in heavy rain or if I pour water over the windscreen the water runs as to it should towards the main drain but as it passes over the removable part and over the turn buttons there is quite a bit of dripping. I have ensured the removable part is properly fixed and secured and that the turn buttons are locked in place but I cannot stop the drips. The water does not appear to drip on anything of any importance, it just runs down the inner wing and onto the top of the inner plastic wheel housing. I was wondering if anyone else had noticed this, it appears to be a design flaw, should I be concerned, does it matter, should I try to get it fixed. Thoughts appreciated please.

 

[Podney]

I recall there being several threads on here in the past about scuttles that don’t work,but don’t recall the solution!!!! Have you tried putting it in Search?? My only initial thought is to use duct tape to seal the leaky bits,but that’s my usual ”bodge”

 

[iandsm]

I might try some non setting sealant. Might be messy but would do the job

 

[SandraL]

A search on "scuttle" by member " techno " will produce a long list of results that might be helpful.

 

[the1andonly]

Is yours a x290?
The x250 was famous for real problems including knackering gearboxes
No such problems with x290 but needs regular dedrossing of drain areas.

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[Dramfineday]

No such problems with x290 but needs regular dedrossing of drain areas.

Dedrossing........love it,

 

[iandsm]

Is yours a x290?
The x250 was famous for real problems including knackering gearboxes
No such problems with x290 but needs regular dedrossing of drain areas. It’s a 2016 Peugeot Boxer no problem with drainage so long as they are kept clear. It’s just the small removable puecvtvat leaks but as I said the water just runs down the inner wing into the wheel arch so it’s not getting in anything that matters.

 

[the1andonly]

Dedrossing........love it,

As a regular task on flow solder machines and other solder pots and machines not my favourite job. In this case referring to Pb and Sn oxides not just general detritus and dross otherwise known as rubbish.