Traced Boot leak but need help

RoverDance · 2nd November 2008, 13:44

I found that I had a slight leak in the boot so this morning decided to investigate, after a couple of watering cans full, I found the little blighter, it is seeping in through the bottom of a vent on the side of the boot that is behind the boot lining and also behind a metal plate which carries some electrical junctions. The only problem is that I need to remove this vent to refit it and re-seal it but cannot for the life of me work out how to get it off, did not want to force it in case of breaking it.
Is there anyone who can tell me how this vent is removed.

MY2001 2.0l V6 Connoiesseur SE

Thanks in anticipation of your help

Cheers

Steve

stocktake · 2nd November 2008, 13:47

This may help then

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=22887

RoverDance · 2nd November 2008, 14:14

That is an excellent how to, brilliant step by step photo's. Looks like next Sunday morning I will be quite busy, and as the "How To" recommends I may as well do both while I have got the bumper off.

Regards

Steve

stocktake · 2nd November 2008, 14:24

Have fun,

Thanks to Mac_Rouser for the how to

Edit: love the dancing avatar Steve

RoverDance · 9th November 2008, 14:33

Fixed the leaking vent this morning with the help of not so willing brother-in-law, got the whole job done in an hour and as he is a windscreen fitter by trade we used the sealant that he uses for windsceens. We did not take the one out on the other side (it seemed Ok) but sealed it from the outside of the car then tested it before putting the bumper back on (and afterwards) and it has worked a treat.

Thanks again Mac Rouser for the detailed "How To" and stocktake for pointing me in the right direction.

Regards

Steve

stocktake · 9th November 2008, 15:23

Quote:

Originally Posted by RoverDance

Thanks again Mac Rouser for the detailed "How To" and stocktake for pointing me in the right direction.

Regards

Steve

Thats what the club is all about Steve

2nd November 2008, 13:44	#1
RoverDance Newbie 75 2.0 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Traced Boot leak but need help I found that I had a slight leak in the boot so this morning decided to investigate, after a couple of watering cans full, I found the little blighter, it is seeping in through the bottom of a vent on the side of the boot that is behind the boot lining and also behind a metal plate which carries some electrical junctions. The only problem is that I need to remove this vent to refit it and re-seal it but cannot for the life of me work out how to get it off, did not want to force it in case of breaking it. Is there anyone who can tell me how this vent is removed. MY2001 2.0l V6 Connoiesseur SE Thanks in anticipation of your help Cheers Steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The Moonstone Cowboy

2nd November 2008, 13:47	#2
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	This may help then http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=22887 __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

2nd November 2008, 14:14	#3
RoverDance Newbie 75 2.0 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks Stocktake That is an excellent how to, brilliant step by step photo's. Looks like next Sunday morning I will be quite busy, and as the "How To" recommends I may as well do both while I have got the bumper off. Regards Steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The Moonstone Cowboy

2nd November 2008, 14:24	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,591 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Have fun, Thanks to Mac_Rouser for the how to Edit: love the dancing avatar Steve __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

9th November 2008, 14:33	#5
RoverDance Newbie 75 2.0 Connoisseur SE Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Surrey Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	All done Fixed the leaking vent this morning with the help of not so willing brother-in-law, got the whole job done in an hour and as he is a windscreen fitter by trade we used the sealant that he uses for windsceens. We did not take the one out on the other side (it seemed Ok) but sealed it from the outside of the car then tested it before putting the bumper back on (and afterwards) and it has worked a treat. Thanks again Mac Rouser for the detailed "How To" and stocktake for pointing me in the right direction. Regards Steve __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] The Moonstone Cowboy Last edited by RoverDance; 9th November 2008 at 14:41.. Reason: poor English.