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24th July 2020, 20:54 | #41 | |
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MG ZT 260, Rover 75 Connie SE auto Join Date: Feb 2013
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Like many here I struggled with water leak problems which nearly resulted in me selling the car. This forum totally saved my a*s. The major leak was the sunroof drains, but there was still too much water in the boot. I attacked everything anyone mentioned anywhere and each fix improved things bit by bit. The last thing I got around to was the rear clips. I bought all eight from Rimmers and then shock horror found I couldn't fit them without taking out the rear screen. Or so I thought. You can fit new clips, but you have to fettle them very carefully so they're as short as possible. My old ones got destroyed on removal but the rear screen bonding layer was thick enough to allow me to get away with slipping and carefully squeezing the clips under the glass and seating them fully in the cut outs. I also silicone sealed all the new foam seals on the clips since it's the degrading foam that eventually starts leaking. However, there was still some water ingress despite me buying a new boot seal as well. So in desperation, after much UV light tracing (and cussing), I silicone sealed the entire new boot seal. If a brand new boot seal on a pristine metal fitting surface still leaked, many of the new cars must have immediately leaked via their brand new boot seals. Since I silicone sealed the entire new boot seal fitting surface, mine has remained totally dry. Keep at it and you'll find everything. Mine doesn't need the factory fitted drain anymore fortunately, but it's presence speaks volumes. Good luck. |
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28th July 2020, 16:21 | #42 |
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Rover 75 Saloon Join Date: Jun 2020
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Thanks a lot guys!
I will say to you if I solved anything. I hope! |
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