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Dave_NZ Alfasud
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Amsterdam, NL
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 3:01 am Post subject: leaky boot |
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I have found that when water runs down the side of the hatch/boot-lid, it flows over the rubber seal and into my boot. The seal is in good condition. Does anyone have any idea on how to fix this.
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Dave _________________ Looking for a type 2 33QV in NL |
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Jas Alfasud
Joined: 24 Apr 2003 Posts: 41 Location: Melbourne, Australia
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:20 am Post subject: seals |
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there's variety of tubes of stuff to put on the seals. I use siliglide, sorry I bought it in the states. But it's just a tanacious sort of vasaline type stuff. doesn't melt at temps in the sun and works well in the cold. see if you can find some thing like that at the auto store. keeps the seals in fine condition too. i've had the same tube for 4 years. works a treat. |
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Mixsynth Alfa Sprint
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 165 Location: Peterborough UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:56 am Post subject: |
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My car (S2 SportWagon) has had a dreadfully leaky boot for years. I've tried all manner of things to try to fix it. When it's been standing outside in the wet overnight, I open the boot and find the little storage compartment on the left is very damp inside. I can often see water droplets on the carpeted wall. I had to move the CD changer because it was getting wet.
It might be the seal - I've just moved the bootlid latch as far down as it will go to make a tighter seal - but I have a feeling it might be the hole where the rear window washer nozzle comes out. If water gets through there I imagine it would end up in the storage compartment. _________________ Hugh B
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'89 33 1.7 16V Veloce SportWagon (in hibernation)
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Dave_NZ Alfasud
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Amsterdam, NL
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:17 pm Post subject: |
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thanks for the ideas. I know that it goes between the seal and the boot-lid because i cleaned my car then opened the boot to see the water trail over the seal. crap
Dave _________________ Looking for a type 2 33QV in NL |
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Gary UK Alfa Sprint
Joined: 17 Mar 2003 Posts: 218 Location: Darlington UK
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Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2003 11:56 pm Post subject: |
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Remove rubber then put some tape over the metal lip then replace seal(this will raise the seal slightly, experiment with different amounts of tape) this might help. |
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Mixsynth Alfa Sprint
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 165 Location: Peterborough UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 12:01 am Post subject: |
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I wouldn't have thought this would make much difference? But this sounds like a good idea, I'll have a go at it too... might finally solve the water leak (and save me buying a new CD changer) _________________ Hugh B
'98 145 QV
'89 33 1.7 16V Veloce SportWagon (in hibernation)
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ChrisC Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 1:22 pm Post subject: sgg |
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Water also likes coming in through the rear quarter light windows and running down interior trim into the boot... _________________ Alfa Sprint QV - Gone to a better home and in happier health for it
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Mixsynth Alfa Sprint
Joined: 27 Mar 2003 Posts: 165 Location: Peterborough UK
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 1:27 pm Post subject: |
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What past the seal? That would seem to make sense. How is that repairable? _________________ Hugh B
'98 145 QV
'89 33 1.7 16V Veloce SportWagon (in hibernation)
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ChrisC Alfa Sprint
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 152 Location: Frome
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 11:16 pm Post subject: ad |
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Yup. a solution is to squidge in silicon sealant behind it - although before going to trouble potentially messing up window seals make sure it is there - if it is you will find it is wet down the inside of .. trying to remember what piece of trim it was... and i cant. but its a bit of trim that runs from the quarterlight area angled down to the boot. _________________ Alfa Sprint QV - Gone to a better home and in happier health for it
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Dave_NZ Alfasud
Joined: 13 Mar 2003 Posts: 56 Location: Amsterdam, NL
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Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2003 11:27 pm Post subject: |
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i must have a leak there too because i have found that there is a wet patch at the front of the boot.
thanks for that
Dave _________________ Looking for a type 2 33QV in NL |
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BILL Alfa Sprint
Joined: 04 May 2003 Posts: 154 Location: TRIPOLIS GREECE
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Posted: Sun Aug 03, 2003 7:38 pm Post subject: |
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Mixsynth wrote: |
My car (S2 SportWagon) has had a dreadfully leaky boot for years. I've tried all manner of things to try to fix it. When it's been standing outside in the wet overnight, I open the boot and find the little storage compartment on the left is very damp inside. I can often see water droplets on the carpeted wall. I had to move the CD changer because it was getting wet.
It might be the seal - I've just moved the bootlid latch as far down as it will go to make a tighter seal - but I have a feeling it might be the hole where the rear window washer nozzle comes out. If water gets through there I imagine it would end up in the storage compartment. |
After examining my boot after a good car wash found that there were trails of water from the screws of the tail lights so i removed them put some silicone sealent arount the holes and put them back.
One hour later i pured water just to see that water was coming in from a hole from were the rear bumpers rack enters into the boot .I removed all the carpets and caps and saw that a plastick ring was leating the water to get inside,ive removed the bumper put silicone once more and put it back.After aquick test seams to be ok .You can very easy see if its the same problem at yours case. |
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