Very Wet In Boot

GBman · 11th March 2010, 15:35

Opened up the boot today of my 75 and found the carpet wet through in the area covering the spare wheel. I lifted up the carpet and found the hardboard backing had a great patch of damp and wet on it.

There is no sign of damp or wet on the material on the underside of the boot lid although there were globules of condensation on the bare metal of the lid.

Any ideas folks?

James.uk · 11th March 2010, 15:44

Cover the boot floor with dry newspaper, close the lid and pour some water down the rear screen. When you open the boot you should be able to see what area is wet and should be able to find the source.

It's probably leaking through the rear light cluster gasket, if that's the case, seal it with silicone.

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GreyGhost · 11th March 2010, 15:44

This How To will help.

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=188

stocktake · 11th March 2010, 15:44

first place to check are the rear light seals, most common problem. Do a search you will find all the info you need

Greeners · 11th March 2010, 19:57

light seals mod below...

AndyV · 12th March 2010, 12:56

In my case the leak was due to a vent panel in the side of the boot. This is NOT covered by the link in a previous reply, but there is a very good article elsewhere in the forum - search for "boot vent".

The problem with boot leaks is that the carpet acts as a sponge to suck water absolutely all over the boot. The only way to trace the source is to remove the carpet & hardboard, mop up and dry thoroughly, then apply water to the outside - hose or watering can. Only then can you track down the source of the leak.

Bathroom silicone sealant will then be your friend - good luck!

foxspeed · 12th March 2010, 12:59

Quote:

Originally Posted by stocktake

first place to check are the rear light seals, most common problem. Do a search you will find all the info you need

was the fault on mine......but not now

11th March 2010, 15:35	#1
GBman Newbie Rover Club 1.8 SE Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Southwell Posts: 15 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Very Wet In Boot Opened up the boot today of my 75 and found the carpet wet through in the area covering the spare wheel. I lifted up the carpet and found the hardboard backing had a great patch of damp and wet on it. There is no sign of damp or wet on the material on the underside of the boot lid although there were globules of condensation on the bare metal of the lid. Any ideas folks?

11th March 2010, 15:44	#4
stocktake Vis Whiz Rover 75 2.5 auto Saloon Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: LEEDS Posts: 20,594 Thanks: 2,057 Thanked 3,056 Times in 1,621 Posts	first place to check are the rear light seals, most common problem. Do a search you will find all the info you need __________________ Dave... Lost a few stones and a Gall Bladder and part of a bile duct and all of my dignity in the suppository incident

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Greeners Moderator MG-ZTT Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ware, Herts Posts: 19,798 Thanks: 161 Thanked 1,249 Times in 1,036 Posts	light seals mod below... __________________ *David* Impecunity is the mother of ingenuity Useful how to's for common problems Car Of The Month Jan 2014 [SatNav Power Down] [Coolant Level] [SatNav Repair] [Diesel Non Starting] [Paint Codes] [Rear Light Seals] [Reversing Light Switch] [Bleeding Brakes][Sunroof Drain] [Early ZT's][Instrument Pack Diagnostics][ATC Diagnostics]

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James.uk Passed Away 2002 Pale Blue. Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur auto. 170K miles Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Near the M67. Posts: 14,509 Thanks: 199 Thanked 585 Times in 397 Posts	Cover the boot floor with dry newspaper, close the lid and pour some water down the rear screen. When you open the boot you should be able to see what area is wet and should be able to find the source. It's probably leaking through the rear light cluster gasket, if that's the case, seal it with silicone. ..

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GreyGhost Banned 180+ Sport Auto Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Bedford Middle Level Posts: 17,787 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 5 Posts	This How To will help. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...read.php?t=188

12th March 2010, 12:56	#6
AndyV Avid contributor Rover 75 1.8T Connoisseur SE Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Reading Posts: 134 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	In my case the leak was due to a vent panel in the side of the boot. This is NOT covered by the link in a previous reply, but there is a very good article elsewhere in the forum - search for "boot vent". The problem with boot leaks is that the carpet acts as a sponge to suck water absolutely all over the boot. The only way to trace the source is to remove the carpet & hardboard, mop up and dry thoroughly, then apply water to the outside - hose or watering can. Only then can you track down the source of the leak. Bathroom silicone sealant will then be your friend - good luck!