mepbowles Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Hey all, I've started getting water in the boot near the fuel tank. Before I get the paper towels put, are there likely candidates? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 usually culprits are either. leaking around window rubber into parcel shelf area and then down into boot. leaking under window rubber due to a hole .usually lower corners. boot lip seal. rear lights. fuel filler neck rubber. if nothing obvious you need to get in the boot with a torch whilst someone waters the car. preferably with a watering can as pressure washer or just an ordinary hose can sometimes force water under a perfectly good boot lip seal. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kal001 Posted October 10, 2022 Share Posted October 10, 2022 Also check the boot hinges. I’ve got water getting into my (coupe) boot and fills the spare wheel well and on inspection have found the passenger side of the boot lid sits a little proud. The result is the boot seal ( new) doesn’t sit flush and so water gets in. Started a thread about this . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 11, 2022 Share Posted October 11, 2022 yeah coupe boots have the wierd hinges that bend easier than saloons. hard to get them right especially with a new seal. obviously if the lid sits proud on the saloon too it can cause issues but less common. see what you find after you have been in the boot!. water in the boot ( or front footwells for that matter) in my experience usually are from window leaks. if not then thats all the better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepbowles Posted October 15, 2022 Author Share Posted October 15, 2022 (edited) Thanks all! It doesn't seem to have come back after rain but I'll give it a good test soon with a hose and more blue paper. Edited October 15, 2022 by mepbowles Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cam.in.head Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 mine has a new boot seal on and doesnt leak normally but can sometimes if you use a hose when washing. thought mine was still getting past the seal (and may well be) but also found a small hole under the lower rear screen rubber. this only showed itself as a slight rust bubble,maybee the size of a matchhead but was actually a hole once therubber was lifted and poked Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEPETE Posted October 16, 2022 Share Posted October 16, 2022 11 hours ago, mepbowles said: Thanks all! It doesn't seem to have come back after rain but I'll give it a good test soon with a hose and more blue paper. Assume while you are locked in the boot with a torch! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mepbowles Posted October 16, 2022 Author Share Posted October 16, 2022 I'm hoping the blue paper will help, copious amounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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