On Apr 29, 9:13*pm, bob haller wrote:
think interior french drain with sump pump. then try to seal the hole
* Overthinking it again *- as usual. No problem keeping THAT water out
- just keep the water level below the level of the wood.

Yeah. Interior french drain? Why not an exterior french drain?

I'd dig the grade down and install a french drain if needed.

But there is nothing here that indicates it's needed.
End of story. He has enough real problems already.