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23rd November 2011, 14:41 | #1 |
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ZT-T Leak from tailgate hinge
Well, I think that's where it's coming from.....
I have damp patches on the load compartment cover. It appears that they line up with the tailgate hinges, rather than the ones for the opening glass. Is this a known issue? Are there any drains I need to unblock?
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had the same on mine very moist around the load area.changed the main boot seal now as dry as the desert.
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Tim, I had the same problem with mine. luckily a good wipe round the rubber with a rag and fairy liquid did the trick (softened the rubber and had a "stickiness" for a good seal).
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23rd November 2011, 21:02 | #5 |
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Thanks for the suggestions chaps - one more thing to keep me occupied on the long winter nights
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Hi Tim. I tried everything to stop mine. Checked all the seals, pulled off the plastic trim around the tailgate hinges and resealed the plastic retainers, everything I could think of.
In the end, I'm 99% certain it was the area as pictured in the last post in this thread ( picture can be enlarged ). http://www.75ztcommunity.co.uk/still-leaking-t3013.html The area where the roof and tailend area join, there is a small gap behind the hinge, which appears higher than where the water is flowing to, but put as much sealant as I could get in there, and haven't had a problem since. Hope you get it sorted. |
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My ZTT does the same. I think it is caused by the plastic hinge cover pushing on the rubber and water runs in through the gap between the two. I put a new rubber seal on and it made no difference.
I may try moving the hinge cover or bend the metal lip that holds the rubber seal on. A hand towel on the load cover will suffice for now as it is only one or two drips in a heavy shower when it does it!! |
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