U75 has another leak

CDTi · 21st April 2008, 19:22

Yep, my vehicle has developed another leak - can you call a submarine or boat a vehicle?. Its in the same place as the last one, on the passenger side in the boot.

I initially thought that it was the chrome strip again, but after a good hosing, it seems to be coming in under the air vent on that side of the boot.

Grrr....

GreyGhost · 21st April 2008, 19:33

Easy job to remove the interior finishing panel, you will then be able to access the vent. Is the carpet wet? If not, have you checked the rear lamp assembly gasket ?

CDTi · 21st April 2008, 19:40

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Originally Posted by Grey Ghost

Easy job to remove the interior finishing panel, you will then be able to access the vent. Is the carpet wet? If not, have you checked the rear lamp assembly gasket ?

I have the interior panel pulled back. The carpet is OK as this leak is fairly new - I am in the habit of checking for leaks as my car has a bit of a history when it comes to water.

I'm 99.99% sure its the air vent as I gave the car a good hosing around the rear lamp cluster.

How is the vent removed? I gave it a few tugs but it didn't budge.

GreyGhost · 21st April 2008, 19:53

I would suggest you dismantle the rear lamp cluster and have a look at the gasket, hosing will not show it up if faulty.
If the vent is solidly fixed in place it is unlikely to be the culprit. Shut someone in the boot with a torch, and then hose the vent area that will show up if leaking.
Lates is quite good at hiding in the boot, especially when there is work to be done.

Raistlin · 21st April 2008, 19:56

Eammon

Have you ever considered that it may be rebelling against the number of mods you've done?

CDTi · 21st April 2008, 19:58

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

Eammon

Have you ever considered that it may be rebelling against the number of mods you've done?

. Maybe all the extra weight is affecting the car in some way?

Raistlin · 21st April 2008, 20:03

More likely it feels undervalued and inadequate

CDTi · 21st April 2008, 20:13

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Originally Posted by Raistlin

More likely it feels undervalued and inadequate

I think its time I showed it who's boss

Lates · 21st April 2008, 21:34

That pic looks familiar, found the leak tho

CDTi · 22nd April 2008, 14:50

Definitely coming in via the vent.

How the heck do you remove it? I've given it quite a few tugs but can't shift it.

21st April 2008, 19:22	#1
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	U75 has another leak Yep, my vehicle has developed another leak - can you call a submarine or boat a vehicle?. Its in the same place as the last one, on the passenger side in the boot. I initially thought that it was the chrome strip again, but after a good hosing, it seems to be coming in under the air vent on that side of the boot. Grrr.... __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

22nd April 2008, 14:50	#10
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Definitely coming in via the vent. How the heck do you remove it? I've given it quite a few tugs but can't shift it. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

21st April 2008, 19:33	#2
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	Easy job to remove the interior finishing panel, you will then be able to access the vent. Is the carpet wet? If not, have you checked the rear lamp assembly gasket ?

21st April 2008, 19:53	#4
GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	I would suggest you dismantle the rear lamp cluster and have a look at the gasket, hosing will not show it up if faulty. If the vent is solidly fixed in place it is unlikely to be the culprit. Shut someone in the boot with a torch, and then hose the vent area that will show up if leaking. Lates is quite good at hiding in the boot, especially when there is work to be done.

21st April 2008, 19:56	#5
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	Eammon Have you ever considered that it may be rebelling against the number of mods you've done?

21st April 2008, 20:03	#7
Raistlin Banned 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Auto Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wolverhampton Posts: 8,450 Thanks: 0 Thanked 3 Times in 3 Posts	More likely it feels undervalued and inadequate

21st April 2008, 21:34	#9
Lates This is my second home Jaguar XE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coventry Posts: 4,321 Thanks: 56 Thanked 59 Times in 55 Posts	That pic looks familiar, found the leak tho