Water leak into boot

ap35wa · 2nd August 2008, 22:52

Hi - After some recent rain I have discovered that the carpet in the boot on the left hand side is wet. I have never noticed this before.

Has anyone had a similar problem and if so, how did you fix it?

And I don't know if its related (I hope not) the reception on the radio seem weaker that before.

Any thoughts out there?

CDTi · 3rd August 2008, 00:26

Do a search for boot leaks - plenty of experience and advice on this

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I had 2 boot leaks myself. One was the chrome waistline trim and the other was the boot vent. Both are now thankfully fixed.

I think the rear windscreen is another favourite for this problem.

mantianak · 3rd August 2008, 00:32

Boot vent behind the carpeted wall was and is again the cause for me.

smcaul · 3rd August 2008, 09:37

My leak was the neoprene seal around the rear light lens. easy to fix with a tube of superglue.

Mac_rouser · 3rd August 2008, 09:51

hi, there are several places to look at, first I would remove the side inner boot linings, and floor carpet, then use a watering can or hose pipe and wet the side rear wings around the chrome strip, you may see water ingress in the boot as a result, apply same trick to the rear light clusters and the base of the rear windscreen, as you say the radio reception is week that may or may not be related to either water around the rear screen causing a problem as this is where the ariel is situated.

There is quite a bit on this in other threads.
http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=22887

Mac_rouser · 3rd August 2008, 09:55

by the way, if it turns out to be rear light cluster neoprene seal that is the badboy here, you can apply a bead of silicon sealant to cure, or another cure maybe to simply reverse (swop) left seal for right seal, this idea is a trick given to me from Nick Nick

used to great effect

afcbadam · 3rd August 2008, 14:49

boot vents are a common problem they usually need resealing

ap35wa · 4th August 2008, 06:40

Thanks everyone for the support and advise. Hopefully when things dry out the radio reception may improve.

Wolds_lady_2006 · 4th August 2008, 13:59

When your boot space has dried out thoroughly, might be worth lightly sanding any corrosion or rust from your ariel socket, on the rear of the radio unit.

Ours was the same, FM generally OK but with MW on it was hiss, pop & crackle lol

Though now, ours is sorted..

Good luck

2nd August 2008, 22:52	#1
ap35wa Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Water leak into boot Hi - After some recent rain I have discovered that the carpet in the boot on the left hand side is wet. I have never noticed this before. Has anyone had a similar problem and if so, how did you fix it? And I don't know if its related (I hope not) the reception on the radio seem weaker that before. Any thoughts out there?

3rd August 2008, 00:26	#2
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	Do a search for boot leaks - plenty of experience and advice on this . I had 2 boot leaks myself. One was the chrome waistline trim and the other was the boot vent. Both are now thankfully fixed. I think the rear windscreen is another favourite for this problem. __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

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mantianak I really should get out more....... ZT 190+ Saloon Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Poole Posts: 2,413 Thanks: 6 Thanked 22 Times in 21 Posts	Boot vent behind the carpeted wall was and is again the cause for me. __________________ http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d1..._signature.png

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smcaul Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon CDT Club Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 481 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My leak was the neoprene seal around the rear light lens. easy to fix with a tube of superglue. __________________ Just a few of my favorite pictures Click Here Freedom isn't free. Somebody paid!

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Mac_rouser Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon and 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 285 Thanks: 145 Thanked 69 Times in 34 Posts	hi, there are several places to look at, first I would remove the side inner boot linings, and floor carpet, then use a watering can or hose pipe and wet the side rear wings around the chrome strip, you may see water ingress in the boot as a result, apply same trick to the rear light clusters and the base of the rear windscreen, as you say the radio reception is week that may or may not be related to either water around the rear screen causing a problem as this is where the ariel is situated. There is quite a bit on this in other threads. http://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/foru...ad.php?t=22887 __________________ Take care mac Rover 75 a classic

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Mac_rouser Loves to post Rover 75 Saloon and 75 Tourer Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Leeds Posts: 285 Thanks: 145 Thanked 69 Times in 34 Posts	by the way, if it turns out to be rear light cluster neoprene seal that is the badboy here, you can apply a bead of silicon sealant to cure, or another cure maybe to simply reverse (swop) left seal for right seal, this idea is a trick given to me from Nick Nick used to great effect __________________ Take care mac Rover 75 a classic Last edited by Mac_rouser; 3rd August 2008 at 14:54..

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afcbadam Gets stuck in 2004 MG ZS 180 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Southampton Posts: 978 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	boot vents are a common problem they usually need resealing __________________ AFC Bournemouth www.themgzs.co.uk Inner wing open cone Oil catch tank Janspeed cat back Janspeed de-cat Reidy Re-mapped

4th August 2008, 06:40	#8
ap35wa Avid contributor Rover 75 Connoisseur Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Perth - Western Australia Posts: 108 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Thanks everyone for the support and advise. Hopefully when things dry out the radio reception may improve.

4th August 2008, 13:59	#9
Wolds_lady_2006 Loves to post MG ZT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: North Lincolnshire Posts: 271 Thanks: 73 Thanked 28 Times in 23 Posts	When your boot space has dried out thoroughly, might be worth lightly sanding any corrosion or rust from your ariel socket, on the rear of the radio unit. Ours was the same, FM generally OK but with MW on it was hiss, pop & crackle lol Though now, ours is sorted.. Good luck