Hidden boot vent?

James.uk · 10th May 2009, 12:33

I just removed the left hand side boot trim, to discover a large plastic vent cover?

Does anyone know what its for? It can't be very effective because, as I said, it is right behind the side trim??

I was ferkeling around it there to check for water ingress. I found a small amount, then poured water on the rear screen and saw that it was getting in as it rounded the corner near the light fitting, due to a welded joint holing the rubber surround slightly up. A bit of clear silicone gel seems to have solved that problem..

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PS. I went over to Castleton in the peak district yesterday, saw loads of "75's" en route.. :lol: .
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Tootall · 10th May 2009, 12:49

The vent is used to release air pressure inside the cabin when you close a door or the boot.

James.uk · 10th May 2009, 13:03

Thank you Tootall. :lol: .
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JohnDotCom · 10th May 2009, 18:43

Also one in similar place on Tourer Models.

A source of Water Leaks too.

Thomas · 10th May 2009, 22:44

Jags used to leak there all the time too , on a small note in the development of the 75 they were going to have actuators that released air pressure from cabin when door was closed but this was scrapped due to the costs

10th May 2009, 12:33	#1
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	Hidden boot vent? I just removed the left hand side boot trim, to discover a large plastic vent cover? Does anyone know what its for? It can't be very effective because, as I said, it is right behind the side trim?? I was ferkeling around it there to check for water ingress. I found a small amount, then poured water on the rear screen and saw that it was getting in as it rounded the corner near the light fitting, due to a welded joint holing the rubber surround slightly up. A bit of clear silicone gel seems to have solved that problem.. . PS. I went over to Castleton in the peak district yesterday, saw loads of "75's" en route.. :lol: . .

10th May 2009, 12:49	#2
Tootall Gets stuck in ZTT - CDTi Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: sat at my laptop Posts: 609 Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	The vent is used to release air pressure inside the cabin when you close a door or the boot. __________________ Ex-Longbridge track monkey. Last edited by Tootall; 10th May 2009 at 13:04..

10th May 2009, 13:03	#3
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	Thank you Tootall. :lol: . .

10th May 2009, 18:43	#4
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	Also one in similar place on Tourer Models. A source of Water Leaks too.

10th May 2009, 22:44	#5
Thomas This is my second home MG6 1.8T GT SE Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Falkirk Posts: 9,510 Thanks: 106 Thanked 173 Times in 128 Posts	Jags used to leak there all the time too , on a small note in the development of the 75 they were going to have actuators that released air pressure from cabin when door was closed but this was scrapped due to the costs