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Old 07 November 2012, 07:46 PM
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I've noticed recently that there is leak in the boot of my 2005 blob eye wrx. The trouble I'm having is that I can't trace where it's coming from exactly, it looks like it may be dripping down over the boot hinges.

Any ideas on where it may be coming from and how to fix it?
Old 07 November 2012, 07:51 PM
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Silicone around the nuts/bolts underneath the boot lid.
Most probs due to the spoiler nuts/bolts letting water through
Old 07 November 2012, 07:51 PM
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There's another thread here started today fella, but basically it's either.
1 boot spoiler holes.
2 rear light seals.
3 small vents down the inside of both sides of the boot.
Or
4. Worst case scenario, rear window bonding leaking.
5. Boot seal
As you say it's coming down the hinges I would go for either the boot sealor the spoiler holes first.
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Mine does this to so i refitted the spoiler and used loads of silicone,, (I am a window fitter so i know how to use it .. hehehe) STILL LEAKS ive worked out that the boots on subarus just fit ****... But lucky for me ive moved and my drive is on a slight slope now so i park it nose up.. Problem solved..
OH i will just mention i didnt move to solve the leaky boot problem..

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Old 07 November 2012, 08:53 PM
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Originally Posted by stonefish
Mine does this to so i refitted the spoiler and used loads of silicone,, (I am a window fitter so i know how to use it .. hehehe) STILL LEAKS ive worked out that the boots on subarus just fit ****... But lucky for me ive moved and my drive is on a slight slope now so i park it nose up.. Problem solved..
OH i will just mention i didnt move to solve the leaky boot problem..
Funny as that is how I stop mine leaking and I fit windows as well
Old 07 November 2012, 09:00 PM
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Found my boot seal was leaking around the hinges so silicone sealed it after removing it and cleaning it. Touch wood been fine, but I try not to park it nose down too.
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Bugger, I always park nose down too. Maybe I'll try nose up and see if that does anything. Cheers for the replies.
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