Possible water retention and extreme mildew smell

[tylord]

Hey everyone, first post here. I've had a few Jimmy's throughout the years.

So i just picked up a 98 Jimmy Whistler edition with only 153KM for $2000cdn. This thing is mint. It's not my regular driver, so I've only taken it out a few times.

Anyways, i didn't notice when i bought it, but I'm definitely noticing now, that there's an extremely strong Mildew/Musty/Moldy like smell. It's quite strong and almost unbearable.

I also just noticed that when i hit the brakes sharply a swooshing water sound. I looked all over, but I'm lost. Anyone have any idea what's going on here? Thanks

 

[ferretx9]

Mildew / musty / mold = wet something , usually carpet
If it's parked inside out of the rain -
Check the coolant level , then run the Jimmy for a while ,then take the floor mat out of the passenger front and feel the carpet all the way up the firewall , peel it back a little at the top and slide your hand down the gap if you can.
If it's wet you might have a leaking heater core .

If it's parked outside it could be the heater core or a bad seal around the windshield or other piece of glass . If it passes the heater core test get the hose out...

 

[tylord]

Thanks for the advice. The heater core seems to be fine. I noticed while checking it over that the drivers side door is sitting kinda high. I'm not noticing any water in the door though... kinda stumped here.

 

[barks507]

Sunroof? Check drains. They run down A pillars
on either side of windshield.

 

[tylord]

No sunroof in this biscuit. It's supposed to rain tomorrow. So i'm going to check the doors again.