Thinking of putting fish in my boot....HELP !

[mancbluemoon]

Just found around 2 ins of water sat in the spare wheel well in the boot of my R75 saloon, anybody had this problem before and found the cure ?? or any ideas where i could start......any help/advice greatly received........

[Ragman]

Originally Posted by mancbluemoon

Just found around 2 ins of water sat in the spare wheel well in the boot of my R75 saloon, anybody had this problem before and found the cure ?? or any ideas where i could start......any help/advice greatly received........

Common problem - check the rear light unit seals and the side trim strips - do a search on here and you'll find plenty of advice

[mancbluemoon]

Thanks for that ragman, really dont mean to sound like a dumb feck....but what do you mean by the side trim strips

[Ragman]

Originally Posted by mancbluemoon

Thanks for that ragman, really dont mean to sound like a dumb feck....but what do you mean by the side trim strips

No worries - no such thing as a dumb question - believe me I ask hundreds - the chrome (i think on a 75) strips that run along the rear wings, they work loose, you need to remove rear boot trim/carpets and seal them with silicone sealant.

On the rear light seals look here

http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=32015

Also take a look here

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

[mancbluemoon]

that really is a massive help, thankyou very much
everytime i do a search it brings nothing back haha ....

[Ragman]

Originally Posted by mancbluemoon

that really is a massive help, thankyou very much
everytime i do a search it brings nothing back haha ....

Have a read through the How To section - link on home page - loads of info on there,

Once you've sealed the leaks I'd suggest hiring or borrowing a dehumidifier to dry the boot out.


Couple of other items you might want to read
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid002.pdf
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/down...ile=tid001.pdf

Good luck!

[Scarbs]

Originally Posted by mancbluemoon

Just found around 2 ins of water sat in the spare wheel well in the boot of my R75 saloon, anybody had this problem before and found the cure ?? or any ideas where i could start......any help/advice greatly received........

Hi, I've just tried curing the same problem. I think my FM unit is needing to be replaced as it sits 1 inch from the spare wheel floor and it was 3 inches full of water (just bought the car!).

Try here:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=31845

Here's another similar thread:
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=31826

[Scarbs]

Originally Posted by Ragman

Have a read through the How To section - link on home page - loads of info on there,

Once you've sealed the leaks I'd suggest hiring or borrowing a dehumidifier to dry the boot out.

Good luck!

If you have fold down rear seats you could always put the heater on, directed to the rear, whilst driving.