Leaking Boot Advice - Page 3

7T5 · 12th January 2016, 09:18

Sorry to dig this up again. I to have the same problem. You can see the water dripping off the little black pegs. Tried the creeping crack stuff but the rain came back on again last night and washed it all away. Is it easy to lift the rubber flap without breaking the clips?

Sledge · 9th February 2020, 09:52

Hi,

I've found this thread to be handy with information, I've got water coming in left and right side, appears to be from somewhere near the tail end of the boot.

I know my seal is cactus, so I'll buy a new seal (180 bucks in Aussie $ 😭.

I'd still like to drill drain holes in the boot. I'm worried if I damage something underneath. 🤪

Anyone have info or a pic of where to drill the holes?

Thanks

Rod 🙃

rab60bit · 9th February 2020, 11:29

I've got the same problem at the moment but it's something I've put off doing a couple of times and it will now have to wait until the UK winter weather gets a bit warmer/drier. It's a pain but meantime I've removed the boot floor card (unlike the excellent Tourer version, a hopeless bit MGR 'design')/carpet and strategically placed sponges in all the pooling areas!!
I'd suggest you are better advised to fix the source of the problem rather than address the symptoms so dont' be tempted to add drain holes (which will eventually corrode and block anyway).
Go back to post #15 of this thread, Rich did an excellent 'How To' (which you'll find elsewhere on the Forum) for fixing the rear screen trim fastener leaks (which are the main water ingress culprits - some pics. (important) might be missing from the original post but other members have also posted recovered images (you'll just have to do a bit of extra searching but it's all on here somewhere).
Do a proper job and check out the other leak sources because (and especially if you have a Hi-line set-up), it's not just the pools of accumulated water but the incoming trickles that can damage the TV/radio tuner/sat. nav. modules and associated wiring/connectors that are all situated and exposed in the boot area - boot lid seal and fixing, boot lid hinge fastener holes (also possible worn hinge mechanism not fully compressing the seal!), waist trim fasteners, rear light foam seals (you can obtain one-piece versions from traders on here rather than stay with the glued OEM parts that tend to break down) and boot ventilation grills (located either side, behind/below the interior boot side trim mouldings).
Where you need sealant (Captain Tollies may work but it is not suitable for anything bigger than hairline cracks nor bonding) don't use the low modulus silicone stuff from the local DIY store but go for a specialist polyurethane based product like Sikaflex 521 UV which is more appropriate for metal/plastic surfaces (caravan vendors often stock this type of product) and it is long term permanent fix.

Sledge · 10th February 2020, 06:31

Thank you for all the information. 🙂

Right now I have a boot full of water.

By the time I order stuff from the UK, it's about a 3 week turnaround and we're in the rainy season here.

If someone could tell me where to drill that would be appreciated.

rab60bit · 10th February 2020, 23:39

Your choice of a fix but just consider - most of the ingress is almost certainly via the rear screen trim clips - all you need to fix this is time (essential you find the 'How To' on here) and sealant which I'm sure you can source in Oz.
The puddles are a problem drain holes might solve but the dribbles will eventually kill your ICE modules

Sledge · 11th February 2020, 11:34

Thanks again for the advice, it is not wasted.

I am trying to triage the leak.

I definitely need a new boot seal, so I'm ordering one of those.

I'm not looking for the drill holes to be a fix, I have to get the water out, using beach towels is not enough.

I'm just wondering if there is anything breakable underneath by drilling holes in the tyre well and dropping some grommets in.

So I will progressively go through the steps and use your advice in the process.

Many thanks,

Rod

trikey · 11th February 2020, 12:26

Don’t drill holes!! Dry it out properly and find the source of the leak.

There were no holes drilled at the factory!!

Sledge · 11th February 2020, 13:04

I guess they were so cocksure of their quality control they never expected water in the boot; that was hubris

In fact, if they got everything right at the factory,
there would be no need for workarounds and this forum would be running much leaner.

But who am I to cast nasturtiums?

Blink · 11th February 2020, 13:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by rab60bit

Your choice of a fix but just consider - most of the ingress is almost certainly via the rear screen trim clips - all you need to fix this is time (essential you find the 'How To' on here) ........

John - your PM box is full so I can't reply to your message.

Anyway, Rich's How To with pics is in a pdf here - https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...27#post2726427. Alan (CLF) posted it for me - see post 98.

I forgot I'd asked about this one before.

PS. If you want to download all your PMs, see my post 7 here - https://the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/s...40#post2790740. It's a nifty bit of software.

Sledge · 12th February 2020, 06:20

Thanks for that, downloaded.

Where is the audit trail for water entering from said rear window?

9th February 2020, 11:29	#23
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	I've got the same problem at the moment but it's something I've put off doing a couple of times and it will now have to wait until the UK winter weather gets a bit warmer/drier. It's a pain but meantime I've removed the boot floor card (unlike the excellent Tourer version, a hopeless bit MGR 'design')/carpet and strategically placed sponges in all the pooling areas!! I'd suggest you are better advised to fix the source of the problem rather than address the symptoms so dont' be tempted to add drain holes (which will eventually corrode and block anyway). Go back to post #15 of this thread, Rich did an excellent 'How To' (which you'll find elsewhere on the Forum) for fixing the rear screen trim fastener leaks (which are the main water ingress culprits - some pics. (important) might be missing from the original post but other members have also posted recovered images (you'll just have to do a bit of extra searching but it's all on here somewhere). Do a proper job and check out the other leak sources because (and especially if you have a Hi-line set-up), it's not just the pools of accumulated water but the incoming trickles that can damage the TV/radio tuner/sat. nav. modules and associated wiring/connectors that are all situated and exposed in the boot area - boot lid seal and fixing, boot lid hinge fastener holes (also possible worn hinge mechanism not fully compressing the seal!), waist trim fasteners, rear light foam seals (you can obtain one-piece versions from traders on here rather than stay with the glued OEM parts that tend to break down) and boot ventilation grills (located either side, behind/below the interior boot side trim mouldings). Where you need sealant (Captain Tollies may work but it is not suitable for anything bigger than hairline cracks nor bonding) don't use the low modulus silicone stuff from the local DIY store but go for a specialist polyurethane based product like Sikaflex 521 UV which is more appropriate for metal/plastic surfaces (caravan vendors often stock this type of product) and it is long term permanent fix. Last edited by rab60bit; 9th February 2020 at 11:33..

11th February 2020, 12:26	#27
trikey Premium Trader Rover 75 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Devon Posts: 33,772 Thanks: 8,837 Thanked 14,831 Times in 8,030 Posts	Don’t drill holes!! Dry it out properly and find the source of the leak. There were no holes drilled at the factory!! __________________ Lest we forget..

11th February 2020, 13:04	#28
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	I guess they were so cocksure of their quality control they never expected water in the boot; that was hubris In fact, if they got everything right at the factory, there would be no need for workarounds and this forum would be running much leaner. But who am I to cast nasturtiums? Last edited by Sledge; 11th February 2020 at 13:15..

12th January 2016, 09:18	#21
7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	Sorry to dig this up again. I to have the same problem. You can see the water dripping off the little black pegs. Tried the creeping crack stuff but the rain came back on again last night and washed it all away. Is it easy to lift the rubber flap without breaking the clips?

9th February 2020, 09:52	#22
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Hi, I've found this thread to be handy with information, I've got water coming in left and right side, appears to be from somewhere near the tail end of the boot. I know my seal is cactus, so I'll buy a new seal (180 bucks in Aussie $ 😭. I'd still like to drill drain holes in the boot. I'm worried if I damage something underneath. 🤪 Anyone have info or a pic of where to drill the holes? Thanks Rod 🙃

10th February 2020, 06:31	#24
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Thank you for all the information. 🙂 Right now I have a boot full of water. By the time I order stuff from the UK, it's about a 3 week turnaround and we're in the rainy season here. If someone could tell me where to drill that would be appreciated.

10th February 2020, 23:39	#25
rab60bit Posted a thing or two Rover 75 Saloon & Tourer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Wilmslow Posts: 1,515 Thanks: 433 Thanked 301 Times in 212 Posts	Your choice of a fix but just consider - most of the ingress is almost certainly via the rear screen trim clips - all you need to fix this is time (essential you find the 'How To' on here) and sealant which I'm sure you can source in Oz. The puddles are a problem drain holes might solve but the dribbles will eventually kill your ICE modules

11th February 2020, 11:34	#26
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Thanks again for the advice, it is not wasted. I am trying to triage the leak. I definitely need a new boot seal, so I'm ordering one of those. I'm not looking for the drill holes to be a fix, I have to get the water out, using beach towels is not enough. I'm just wondering if there is anything breakable underneath by drilling holes in the tyre well and dropping some grommets in. So I will progressively go through the steps and use your advice in the process. Many thanks, Rod

12th February 2020, 06:20	#30
Sledge Loves to post Rover 75 SE V6 2.5 Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Durie Hill Posts: 403 Thanks: 28 Thanked 41 Times in 27 Posts	Thanks for that, downloaded. Where is the audit trail for water entering from said rear window?