Leaky boot syndrome again

Casper171072 · 4th March 2017, 18:44

I know this has been covered a lot before. But I came to sort my leaky book out again on my contemporary saloon. I have already replaced the rear light seals yet the boot still feels the need to wee itself.

So had a good look today and it seems that my boot is leaking from the boot rubber/seal. Looks like it's not meeting the underside of the boot at one point. Water pools near the hinges in those wells and then seeps over the seal. Anyone experienced that issue before and know where I can get a quality seal from?

trebor · 5th March 2017, 07:24

Are you sure that's where the leak is as hard to spot with the boot lid down. Water can get under the seal though and if that's the case it can be removed the area cleaned and resealed before you fork out for another seal.

Why not fold the back seat forward and get inside the car with a torch then get someone outside to spray water over the boot lid and you should be able to see for definite where the leak is.

Mickyboy · 5th March 2017, 09:09

Hi Mate
I've got a decent second hand saloon boot seal if that helps just pm me
Mick

roverbarmy · 5th March 2017, 09:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Casper171072

I know this has been covered a lot before. But I came to sort my leaky book out again on my contemporary saloon. I have already replaced the rear light seals yet the boot still feels the need to wee itself.

So had a good look today and it seems that my boot is leaking from the boot rubber/seal. Looks like it's not meeting the underside of the boot at one point. Water pools near the hinges in those wells and then seeps over the seal. Anyone experienced that issue before and know where I can get a quality seal from?

Check that the hinge point seams are not leaking as in this thread:-
LINK
Mike

3pinplug · 5th March 2017, 15:29

Hi my spare wheel tray was full of water i too did the rear light seals but it made no difference, mine was leaking through the clips under the lower rear window trim. Search round i did find a thread on it somewhere and mine has been bone dry since i did this with silicone sealant.
Be careful though as if you break a clip under the trim there not replaceable but it details all this in the thread.
Good luck!

El Borracho · 5th March 2017, 17:37

Mine was exactly the same. After doing the rear light seals silicone under the rear window seal sorted it.

Casper171072 · 8th March 2017, 20:51

Thanks for all the help especially with the seal on offer. When I get chance this weekend I will have another go with a torch and the back seat down to be sure

victorgte · 9th March 2017, 12:16

There are air vents either side of the boot. Over the years the seals break down and water gets in.
The repair is simple but the hassle is removing the rear bumper. Once off you will see the air vents. About the size of your hand. Take off the vents and put a line of silicone around each one and pop back in. Little bit more silicone again once fitted just to make sure and you have a dry boot again.

jonc3725 · 9th March 2017, 20:18

Mate before you go down the boot seal route there are a couple of high entry points to look at.
1. The rear screen sits on plastic units which clip the screen surround. These are held in place by pins which protrude through to the top of the boot under the window. The felt seals under these clips fail all the time letting water through.

2. Being a facelift car they also suffer from the panel seam leaking that goes across the top of the boot gulley towards the rear window frame. For some reason mgr used less seam sealer on the facelifts in this area and over time it shrinks. This allows water into the top corner of the boot and it runs down the sides looking like its come from the light seals or trim clips

My money is on either/or/all the above

COLVERT · 9th March 2017, 20:32

Mine leaked under the rear window too.

I prised up the seal and squirted WD 40 all along the clips.

Been dry now for well over 6 years.---

4th March 2017, 18:44	#1
Casper171072 Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Leaky boot syndrome again I know this has been covered a lot before. But I came to sort my leaky book out again on my contemporary saloon. I have already replaced the rear light seals yet the boot still feels the need to wee itself. So had a good look today and it seems that my boot is leaking from the boot rubber/seal. Looks like it's not meeting the underside of the boot at one point. Water pools near the hinges in those wells and then seeps over the seal. Anyone experienced that issue before and know where I can get a quality seal from?

5th March 2017, 07:24	#2
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,523 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Are you sure that's where the leak is as hard to spot with the boot lid down. Water can get under the seal though and if that's the case it can be removed the area cleaned and resealed before you fork out for another seal. Why not fold the back seat forward and get inside the car with a torch then get someone outside to spray water over the boot lid and you should be able to see for definite where the leak is. __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

5th March 2017, 09:09	#3
Mickyboy SERVICING AND DEALER DIAGNOSTICS MG ZT CDTI 135 + & MGZT CDTI AUTO 160 & ROVER 75 TOURER CDTI 160 TROPHY YELLOW Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Hernebay Posts: 4,331 Thanks: 818 Thanked 2,414 Times in 1,141 Posts	Hi Mate I've got a decent second hand saloon boot seal if that helps just pm me Mick __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] T4 Owner Jobs done : new UBP, Spy hole mod, Rear hub(wheel bearing),plenum cleaned and emptied, Inline thermostat fitted,Full service, In car Digital tv/DVD Bluetooth Satnav etc, Replaced UBP, Restored headlights,Fixed airbag connection.replaced HP pump,replaced rear light seals,changed intercooler O rings. Jobs to do: ,replace drivers lock,.[/SIZE]

5th March 2017, 15:29	#5
3pinplug Loves to post Rover 75 SE Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Medway Towns Posts: 311 Thanks: 0 Thanked 11 Times in 7 Posts	Hi my spare wheel tray was full of water i too did the rear light seals but it made no difference, mine was leaking through the clips under the lower rear window trim. Search round i did find a thread on it somewhere and mine has been bone dry since i did this with silicone sealant. Be careful though as if you break a clip under the trim there not replaceable but it details all this in the thread. Good luck! __________________ Work done / to do - on "Never Ending Story"! 1. Rattling manifold - replaced. 2. Thermostat - replaced. 3. Both VIS motors - rebuilt & VIS tester made! 4. Non working speedo, fluctuating fuel gauge and ABS fault - sorted! 5. Clutch, slave and master -replaced! 6. Boot leaking badly - Done. 7. Timing belts (all 3 ) due for replacement - to do. 8. Relace faulty 3 speed fan with 2 speed with resistor - replaced. 9. Faulty Reverse light switch - replaced. 10. Headlamp bulbs - replaced

9th March 2017, 12:16	#8
victorgte I really should get out more....... MGTF, MGZT, Range Rover Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Cheltenham Posts: 2,803 Thanks: 395 Thanked 633 Times in 446 Posts	There are air vents either side of the boot. Over the years the seals break down and water gets in. The repair is simple but the hassle is removing the rear bumper. Once off you will see the air vents. About the size of your hand. Take off the vents and put a line of silicone around each one and pop back in. Little bit more silicone again once fitted just to make sure and you have a dry boot again. __________________ MG TF 135, MG ZT, Range Rover P38

5th March 2017, 17:37	#6
El Borracho Newbie Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Gateshead Posts: 13 Thanks: 1 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Mine was exactly the same. After doing the rear light seals silicone under the rear window seal sorted it.

8th March 2017, 20:51	#7
Casper171072 Newbie Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: Sheffield Posts: 10 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks for all the help especially with the seal on offer. When I get chance this weekend I will have another go with a torch and the back seat down to be sure

9th March 2017, 20:18	#9
jonc3725 Posted a thing or two MG ZT 190 + and MKIV Supra Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Plymouth Posts: 1,551 Thanks: 224 Thanked 493 Times in 359 Posts	Mate before you go down the boot seal route there are a couple of high entry points to look at. 1. The rear screen sits on plastic units which clip the screen surround. These are held in place by pins which protrude through to the top of the boot under the window. The felt seals under these clips fail all the time letting water through. 2. Being a facelift car they also suffer from the panel seam leaking that goes across the top of the boot gulley towards the rear window frame. For some reason mgr used less seam sealer on the facelifts in this area and over time it shrinks. This allows water into the top corner of the boot and it runs down the sides looking like its come from the light seals or trim clips My money is on either/or/all the above __________________ Jon C Living the dream MK IV VVTI Tiptronic TT Toyota Supra MG ZT 190+ BornTuesday, 10th July 2001 @ 09:01:10 259th ZT to run off the production line, out of 18,894 252nd ZT 190 + to be made out of 4,023 101st ZT in Solar Red (code: CEU) to be made out of 1,888

9th March 2017, 20:32	#10
COLVERT This is my second home R75 Saloon. Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: France/or Devon. Posts: 14,003 Thanks: 3,851 Thanked 2,167 Times in 1,816 Posts	Mine leaked under the rear window too. I prised up the seal and squirted WD 40 all along the clips. Been dry now for well over 6 years.---