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janker · 13th January 2020, 22:23

Hi David
Ive recentley had this problem and cured it after lots of sealing everything that these cars suffer from in the boot area,My problem was the hinges on the boot itself ,The hinges felt good when the boot was fully open no play but when i close it down half way and put up and down pressure on the hinges i could see and hear some movement one hand under the back of boot against the window and lift it up movement if you know what i mean,So what was happening with mine was the boot would close perfect putting pressure on the boot seal but as there was play in the hinges up and down even after it had closed the boot didnt seal it allowed water over the top of the seal.
I brought these from Rimmers real bargain at £7.20 each https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-BMB500030

Just make sure you buy a lefthand and righthand one if you order sorted my leak.

13th January 2020, 22:23	#7
janker Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon & MGZT 190 Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Leek Posts: 390 Thanks: 333 Thanked 57 Times in 39 Posts	Hi David Ive recentley had this problem and cured it after lots of sealing everything that these cars suffer from in the boot area,My problem was the hinges on the boot itself ,The hinges felt good when the boot was fully open no play but when i close it down half way and put up and down pressure on the hinges i could see and hear some movement one hand under the back of boot against the window and lift it up movement if you know what i mean,So what was happening with mine was the boot would close perfect putting pressure on the boot seal but as there was play in the hinges up and down even after it had closed the boot didnt seal it allowed water over the top of the seal. I brought these from Rimmers real bargain at £7.20 each https://rimmerbros.com/Item--i-BMB500030 Just make sure you buy a lefthand and righthand one if you order sorted my leak. __________________ This vehicle was the 53,401st 75 to run off the production line, out of 112,381 This vehicle was the 2,551st 75 CDT Club to be made out of 3,403 This vehicle was the 5,192nd 75 in White Gold Metallic (code: GMN) to be made out of 12,251 White Gold Metallic 75s My New Addition MGZT 190 Trophy Blue 2001 Petrol.