Water ingress inside chimney

[james.wrigh]

By process of elimination i am trying to identify the entry of this water ingress into my chimney
I have replaced the chimney flashing & also had a new chimney pot installed (which seems to have stopped water to inside my burner)
Any thoughts would be appreciated, my roofer has now reverted to suggesting painting the chimney with storm dry.
Will simple penetrating water into brick cause a water drip i am experiencing
Help please??

 

[blup]

Does the new pot have a cowl, or is there defective pointing?

Haven't those water seals been discredited over the years because they trap moisture and dont allow the brick to breathe.

Blup

 

[james.wrigh]

Yes we have a cowl but unsure about the pointing, i’ll need for my roofer to double check this

He has just asked me if i have a damp course (which i am unsure about as i am away from home) is this a valid question?

 

[datarebal]

Your pictures are to close, take a couple further back , and also outside

 

[james.wrigh]

Your pictures are to close, take a couple further back , and also outside

Your pictures are to close, take a couple further back , and also outside

Here are a selection
I have since had the pot replaced with non vented type
Also a photo of the chimney whilst the pot was being replaced

 

[datarebal]

A quick look on my phone , front apron flashing looks short anyway .
Might be angle of picture .

 

[james.wrigh]

A quick look on my phone , front apron flashing looks short anyway .
Might be angle of picture .

Here is a photo i have of the back apron which I presume will be the same as front

 

[blup]

Here is a photo i have of the back apron which I presume will be the same as front

Did the roofer install soakers under the flashing, my untutored eyes cant see the evidence?

Blup