Water leak in the boot

Seanalf · 12th April 2016, 20:32

In the list of things to do, I had all the boot out on the weekend to dry it out due to water. Last one of these I had was easy, light seals, but this one is proving to be different.

I know leaks can be a pain to trace, the light seals look like they've been replaced and in good nick, I couldn't see any obvious runs from the side (although I haven't taken the parking sensor bits out yet to examine there). So The car was bone dry, mat cleaned and ready for rain. Living in Wales, I didn't have to wait long and it rained that night.

I went back to the boot the next morning and the boot mat was wet, it seemed to be centre spreading out rather than sides going in and just to the rear below the window. Without being too assumptive, I'm thinking either boot seal or window? With the boot lid open, I did try a couple of buckets of water, but there were no runs as I couldn't pour too hard as it would just splash over the top and give a false indication.

Any thoughts?

suzublu · 12th April 2016, 20:39

Rear window clips, just look under the boot skin below the window & you'll see the clips, like little plastic pins, apply loads of sealant to each one, then, around the rear window rubber, lift it slightly, & either, run a bead of sealant around or, some Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure, works wonders

bluemalbert · 16th May 2016, 15:08

Is the boot skin you refer to, the flap of rubber beneath the window seal, or something in the boot on the 'ceiling' of it for instance - Picture?
Thanks

Vanbursta · 16th May 2016, 16:54

Quote:

Originally Posted by bluemalbert

Is the boot skin you refer to, the flap of rubber beneath the window seal, or something in the boot on the 'ceiling' of it for instance - Picture?
Thanks

How rude, PICTURE PLEASE. Here you go

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=101522

bluemalbert · 23rd May 2016, 21:52

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Originally Posted by Vanbursta

How rude, PICTURE PLEASE. Here you go

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...d.php?t=101522

Many thanks for the link - I didnt mean to be rude. Apologies.

Vanbursta · 23rd May 2016, 23:16

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Originally Posted by bluemalbert

Many thanks for the link - I didnt mean to be rude. Apologies.

Actually I was joking

Bigal2218 · 24th May 2016, 07:13

Another source of water ingress can be the clip holes for the external horizontal chrome trim strips. I used Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure, but silicone sealer applied from the inside would solve it , though access is difficult.

Phil th Barrow · 24th May 2016, 10:33

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Originally Posted by suzublu

Rear window clips, just look under the boot skin below the window & you'll see the clips, like little plastic pins, apply loads of sealant to each one, then, around the rear window rubber, lift it slightly, & either, run a bead of sealant around or, some Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure, works wonders

Yes Suzublu and Bigall is correct. Using Captain trollys is th easiest fix. Apply and leave 30 mins (it'll turn blue colour) apply again. Do it when window clips are dry for best results. In my car th slots near th Hardon Kardon sub is wear th clips leak too. Feel those openings on a wet day and I'm sure you will see water.

Rear trim leak to giving th spare wheel th swimming pool effect. Requires side panels out though to remove caps. Then mastic. Or captain trolleys if you prefer th easy life.

Lastly. A new one for me. Th boot hinges weirdly leaked were it bolts through to th body. But were you say yours is getting damp id say it was window clips. Good luck.

12th April 2016, 20:32	#1
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bluemalbert Avid contributor MG ZT 190 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Heathrow Posts: 166 Thanks: 109 Thanked 24 Times in 14 Posts	Boot Skin Is the boot skin you refer to, the flap of rubber beneath the window seal, or something in the boot on the 'ceiling' of it for instance - Picture? Thanks

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Bigal2218 Regular poster Rover 75 Tourer Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Beckenham Posts: 88 Thanks: 6 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts	Water leak in the boot Another source of water ingress can be the clip holes for the external horizontal chrome trim strips. I used Captain Tolley's Creeping Crack Cure, but silicone sealer applied from the inside would solve it , though access is difficult.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,912 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	Rear window clips, just look under the boot skin below the window & you'll see the clips, like little plastic pins, apply loads of sealant to each one, then, around the rear window rubber, lift it slightly, & either, run a bead of sealant around or, some Captain Tolleys Creeping Crack Cure, works wonders