Wet Boot

Parker · 27th June 2009, 16:17

Noticed for the first time today the carpet was damp towards the rear of the boot right hand side. Side walls were perfectly dry

The boot well was also wet 3MM water slushing about so removed everything & got it dried out but could not see where the water was coming in

As I said the boot side wall liners all dry & it's never been damp before. We did have a storm Thursday night & poured down for 24 hours often very heavy.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

lady zed · 27th June 2009, 16:18

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Originally Posted by Parker

Noticed for the first time today the carpet was damp towards the rear of the boot right hand side. Side walls were perfectly dry

The boot well was also wet 3MM water slushing about so removed everything & got it dried out but could not see where the water was coming in

As I said the boot side wall liners all dry & it's never been damp before. We did have a storm Thursday night & poured down for 24 hours often very heavy.

Any Ideas?

Thanks

Oh aye, I get that as well. Another thing to add to the problem list. Again, no idea where it's coming from. Lock yourself in the boot with a torch, give the keys to someone you trust and ask them to pour water over the car til you locate the leak.

Simon · 27th June 2009, 16:20

I'll bet you it'll be the seals around the rear lights. They have a little rubber/foam gasket sealing them against the bodywork - this splits where it is joined together during fitting. Normal course of action is:
a) Remove light cluster
b) remove/refit/repair gasket as necessary
c) add some silicone sealant for good measure
d) refit and smile

About a 10-15min job per side.

Parker · 27th June 2009, 16:20

LOL it's an idea!

Can think of a few people I could lock in the boot

Sorry about your troubles, hope it's sorted or you get a new motor soon.

stocktake · 27th June 2009, 16:21

Check the seals on the rear light clusters, known to let water in

Edit: God I'm slow today

Parker · 27th June 2009, 16:22

Thanks guys, that's tomorrows job then !

stocktake · 27th June 2009, 16:25

Remove both, check for splits on the seals, if all OK fit left one to the right cluster and the right one on the left cluster. Gives the seals a new lease of life

Small amount of silicone is a good idea as well

GreyGhost · 27th June 2009, 16:46

We have the technology.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=188

sailorhms · 27th June 2009, 17:29

I had been getting water in my boot from three different souces; the afore mentioned light cluster seals, which were both split,the seal round the boot edge, which i ran a bead of clear silicon round the outside of and also the small clips which hold the rear screens outer 'chrome' trim these were loose, again some judiciously applied silicon and its been dry ever since.

Phil · 27th June 2009, 18:35

I have found my leak source in my boot, I will try and upload a photo showing you where, probably tomorrow now.

27th June 2009, 16:17	#1
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Wet Boot Noticed for the first time today the carpet was damp towards the rear of the boot right hand side. Side walls were perfectly dry The boot well was also wet 3MM water slushing about so removed everything & got it dried out but could not see where the water was coming in As I said the boot side wall liners all dry & it's never been damp before. We did have a storm Thursday night & poured down for 24 hours often very heavy. Any Ideas? Thanks __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

27th June 2009, 16:20	#4
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	LOL it's an idea! Can think of a few people I could lock in the boot Sorry about your troubles, hope it's sorted or you get a new motor soon. __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

27th June 2009, 16:21	#5
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,600 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Check the seals on the rear light clusters, known to let water in Edit: God I'm slow today __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

27th June 2009, 16:22	#6
Parker This is my second home Jaguar XJ 3.0 V6 Auto (X350) & Hyundai Tuscon 2020 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Bridgend Posts: 10,342 Thanks: 69 Thanked 559 Times in 356 Posts	Thanks guys, that's tomorrows job then ! __________________ http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...a585a72d1c.jpg "The only thing to do with good advice is pass it on. It is never any use to oneself" SOME VERY USEFUL LINKS SIMPLE DOOR MIRROR REPAIR FITTING CROFT DOOR FINISHERS FORUM RULES CLUB SHOP

27th June 2009, 16:25	#7
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,600 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	Remove both, check for splits on the seals, if all OK fit left one to the right cluster and the right one on the left cluster. Gives the seals a new lease of life Small amount of silicone is a good idea as well __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

27th June 2009, 16:20	#3
Simon Banned - Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: - Posts: 10,318 Thanks: 0 Thanked 4 Times in 3 Posts	I'll bet you it'll be the seals around the rear lights. They have a little rubber/foam gasket sealing them against the bodywork - this splits where it is joined together during fitting. Normal course of action is: a) Remove light cluster b) remove/refit/repair gasket as necessary c) add some silicone sealant for good measure d) refit and smile About a 10-15min job per side.

27th June 2009, 16:46	#8
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	We have the technology. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=188

27th June 2009, 17:29	#9
sailorhms Avid contributor Rover 75 CDTi connoisseur SE and 1974 P6B auto Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Bathgate,west Lothian. Posts: 174 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	I had been getting water in my boot from three different souces; the afore mentioned light cluster seals, which were both split,the seal round the boot edge, which i ran a bead of clear silicon round the outside of and also the small clips which hold the rear screens outer 'chrome' trim these were loose, again some judiciously applied silicon and its been dry ever since.

27th June 2009, 18:35	#10
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	I have found my leak source in my boot, I will try and upload a photo showing you where, probably tomorrow now. __________________