boot vents

mark d3 · 8th May 2012, 17:45

well after partly sealing the boot vents,my boot seems dry for the first time ever,so this begs the question why are they fitted in the first place?? if they cause so many problems are they needed?

Dallas · 8th May 2012, 19:04

Air pressure! the vents allow for the air pressure to escape when closing/slamming the boot, otherwise the boot lid would be very awkward to close. I had one of my vents letting in water, I found the vent not to be fitted correctly.

HarryM1BYT · 8th May 2012, 19:20

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Originally Posted by mark d3

well after partly sealing the boot vents,my boot seems dry for the first time ever,so this begs the question why are they fitted in the first place?? if they cause so many problems are they needed?

Warmed or cooled air comes in via the front heater unit and exits via those vents at the rear - known as 'through flow ventilation'. Other wise the car would become awfully stuffy.

The old solution, was to have air exit vents via the D pillar.

mark d3 · 8th May 2012, 19:24

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Originally Posted by HarryM1BYT

Warmed or cooled air comes in via the front heater unit and exits via those vents at the rear - known as 'through flow ventilation'. Other wise the car would become awfully stuffy.

The old solution, was to have air exit vents via the D pillar.

right that explains it then,i have not blocked them totally just built a silicone lip on the bottom of the plastic louvres,the frame was not leaking the water was coming through the rubber slats

trikey · 8th May 2012, 19:55

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Originally Posted by mark d3

right that explains it then,i have not blocked them totally just built a silicone lip on the bottom of the plastic louvres,the frame was not leaking the water was coming through the rubber slats

Yes, you need to keep the rubber flaps free.

Canonite · 8th May 2012, 20:01

My rubber flaps were bent. Ahem...

trikey · 8th May 2012, 20:02

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Originally Posted by Canonite

My rubber flaps were bent. Ahem...

Not good, you need a straight flap.

Ros3 · 8th May 2012, 20:14

Hi Mate.

Ach really i think that there is no problem with the vent's. It's just a case of trying to ventilate the car.

And i mean hole's have to be cut somewhere, So if you can improve on the original design by sealling them then good on you.

Keeping the inside of the car dry is the way to go..

mark d3 · 8th May 2012, 20:21

will have too see how it goes as we know on our cars they can leak like a sieve in the boot area,this has been a 5 year battle to stop the water cure one leak 5 more appear

topman · 26th November 2012, 18:30

Mark can you explain a bit more how you blocked them up. I've discovered a leak, blocked up one but the vent is now leaking. It seems in place but the vents themselves seem wet on all the flaps. Is the side trim a possibility?

The boot carpet can't half soak up water!

Taken 2 days to dry it out!

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mark d3 This is my second home rover 75 saloon,cdt 170 bhp(ish) Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: maesteg Posts: 3,150 Thanks: 6 Thanked 7 Times in 5 Posts	will have too see how it goes as we know on our cars they can leak like a sieve in the boot area,this has been a 5 year battle to stop the water cure one leak 5 more appear __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC][B meets and events in wales one event everyone should experience http://www.wolverhamptonnanomeets.com/

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Dallas This is my second home 1979 Capri 1.6L, 1982 Capri 1.6L, 2016 Dacia Stepway Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Dorset Posts: 8,595 Thanks: 3,496 Thanked 3,397 Times in 2,218 Posts	Air pressure! the vents allow for the air pressure to escape when closing/slamming the boot, otherwise the boot lid would be very awkward to close. I had one of my vents letting in water, I found the vent not to be fitted correctly.

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Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	My rubber flaps were bent. Ahem...

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Ros3 This is my second home Rover 75 V6 saloon (gone to the Rover garage in the sky), Mazda mx5 Phoenix. Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cumnock Posts: 3,215 Thanks: 347 Thanked 157 Times in 92 Posts	Hi Mate. Ach really i think that there is no problem with the vent's. It's just a case of trying to ventilate the car. And i mean hole's have to be cut somewhere, So if you can improve on the original design by sealling them then good on you. Keeping the inside of the car dry is the way to go..

26th November 2012, 18:30	#10
topman This is my second home MG ZT-T 190 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Lincolnshire Posts: 5,493 Thanks: 372 Thanked 647 Times in 534 Posts	Mark can you explain a bit more how you blocked them up. I've discovered a leak, blocked up one but the vent is now leaking. It seems in place but the vents themselves seem wet on all the flaps. Is the side trim a possibility? The boot carpet can't half soak up water! Taken 2 days to dry it out!