water in boot

[phil47]

washed my car today and theres a bit of water not a lot but enough anyone now where its engrassing lol ( big words )

[stevestrat]

Ah, the optional spare wheel well jacuzzi! There are a number of possibilities, rear light seals, side trim securing nuts, rear window clips, boot vents. The usual is the rear light seals, as part of the manufacturing process they have a split in them that was glued, the glue gives up over time.

[phil47]

the water is just under the light not in the wheel well so is it a case of silcon sealer?

[Wayne2015]

the water is just under the light not in the wheel well so is it a case of silcon sealer?


Check out this thread, Phil
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=99132&page=2

[phil47]

Check out this thread, Phil
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=99132&page=2
nice one mate just the job thanks phil

[stevestrat]

the water is just under the light not in the wheel well so is it a case of silcon sealer?If you hadn't spotted it believe me it would be in the wheel well! Not uncommon to have 1 or 2 inches sloshing around in there before it is discovered.

[phil47]

i had the spare wheel out at the weekend to check its only by the light

[Wayne2015]

i had the spare wheel out at the weekend to check its only by the light


I noticed my car rear never leaked until it was washed once...

[phil47]

i know mines the same strange one?

[Wayne2015]

i know mines the same strange one?

Nah

Its like soft top cars - they don't usually leak until u blast water into tight gaps (jet wash) or just flood it with water (bucket water).


Nothing is water tight, esp over time when exposed to the elements.
I think my car most weakest for boot leak will be the rear lights or the side ventilation flaps....

Think SteveStrat (above posting) listed all the possibilities already :(

[phil47]

yeh think he has gonna do that mod tomorrow if its not raining of course lol