Leaky Boot, Any ideas?
08 October 2006, 09:17 PM
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Leaky Boot, Any ideas?
Seem to have a leek some where in my boot, the spare wheel well has some water in it, but the top of the carpet isn't wet.
Noticed before i changed my spoiler and assume that it was coming in through the spoiler holes, so when i fitted the new one i used loads of sealant to secure the spoiler aswell as the bolts.
But it's still the same, seal looks ok, any ideas where the water could be getting in?
Noticed before i changed my spoiler and assume that it was coming in through the spoiler holes, so when i fitted the new one i used loads of sealant to secure the spoiler aswell as the bolts.
But it's still the same, seal looks ok, any ideas where the water could be getting in?
08 October 2006, 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by turboDean
Seem to have a leek some where in my boot, the spare wheel well has some water in it, but the top of the carpet isn't wet.
Noticed before i changed my spoiler and assume that it was coming in through the spoiler holes, so when i fitted the new one i used loads of sealant to secure the spoiler aswell as the bolts.
But it's still the same, seal looks ok, any ideas where the water could be getting in?
Noticed before i changed my spoiler and assume that it was coming in through the spoiler holes, so when i fitted the new one i used loads of sealant to secure the spoiler aswell as the bolts.
But it's still the same, seal looks ok, any ideas where the water could be getting in?
08 October 2006, 09:30 PM
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Originally Posted by turboDean
Wonder if it's when i wash it, did that yesterday with a Fire Hose
pmsflmight have had somthing to do with it fella
check the rubbers on the boot you could have moved then
08 October 2006, 09:37 PM
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Perhaps i'll take the back seat out and get the MRS's to spray the car with a hose while i'm in it.
I've always wash my cars with a fire hose, can't be any worse than a jet wash.
Can't understand how the top of the carpet is bone dry but the underside and the piece of board that covers the spare wheel is soaking.
I've always wash my cars with a fire hose, can't be any worse than a jet wash.
Can't understand how the top of the carpet is bone dry but the underside and the piece of board that covers the spare wheel is soaking.
08 October 2006, 09:41 PM
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It will be the rubbers, Remove it and push back on, should sort the problem
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
It will be the rubbers, Remove it and push back on, should sort the problem
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
08 October 2006, 09:50 PM
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Originally Posted by T5OLF
Could be your seal around back light, commion fault. Take them out put some sealer round edge and refit.
08 October 2006, 09:52 PM
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
It will be the rubbers, Remove it and push back on, should sort the problem
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
I had tghe same on mine, but that was a combination of spoiler wholes and rubber seal.
Might be worth cheaking the light seals aswell
09 October 2006, 08:37 AM
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I noticed this morning that mine is leaking too, carpet damp. I recently changed my rear lights to STis, buit the sealant was fine at the time - I'll check the rubbers.
09 October 2006, 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by StiX
I noticed this morning that mine is leaking too, carpet damp. I recently changed my rear lights to STis, buit the sealant was fine at the time - I'll check the rubbers.
Spolier seal
Rubber seal around the boot
Seal around the lights
I'd be tempted with the light seal if you've had them out!!
When I had my lights out I removed all of the old sealent and replaced with black silicon.
09 October 2006, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by DannyBoy007
It's going to one of the three I mentioned:
Spolier seal
Rubber seal around the boot
Seal around the lights
I'd be tempted with the light seal if you've had them out!!
When I had my lights out I removed all of the old sealent and replaced with black silicon.
Spolier seal
Rubber seal around the boot
Seal around the lights
I'd be tempted with the light seal if you've had them out!!
When I had my lights out I removed all of the old sealent and replaced with black silicon.
I'll have a look when its not pissing down.
09 October 2006, 02:35 PM
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Deffo an excuse for the STI rears mate
Just checked mine seem to be ok but did use a shed load of silicone sealent, any more clues to where its leaking on yours?
Just checked mine seem to be ok but did use a shed load of silicone sealent, any more clues to where its leaking on yours?
09 October 2006, 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by SW Sport Pilot
Deffo an excuse for the STI rears mate Just checked mine seem to be ok but did use a shed load of silicone sealent, any more clues to where its leaking on yours?
Just checked mine seem to be ok but did use a shed load of silicone sealent, any more clues to where its leaking on yours?
09 October 2006, 08:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Silver Scooby Sport
Coilovers eh 
So i've put a deposit on a set of Tein's which have done 8000 miles. Probably won't fit them for a while coz i want to fit the EDFC, a 22mm ARB and Drop links all at the same time.
10 October 2006, 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by SW Sport Pilot
They wernt sold after then mate, excellent news
so when we fitting those lights then
so when we fitting those lights then
10 October 2006, 09:14 PM
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Originally Posted by SW Sport Pilot
Cool mate let us know if you want a hand with them and the shocks if you need some extra help
The tein's are these, near the bottom of the page with SOLD next to them:
Jap Performance Parts
Check out the Pink STI height adjustable suspension a bit further down, £700
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10 October 2006, 09:23 PM
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They look in great nick mate, as for spending any more on mine dont want to do much more to the car since ive started to save for a bug eye STI
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10 October 2006, 09:38 PM
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ive started to save for an STI
Steady Eddie 
And at this rate Ian I shall be pleased to see you taking my mantle over for spending other peoples money
Sounds like you have a great set up planned there Dean.... I've had uprated drop links on the rear since I had the springs fitted and just recently fitted a 22mm whiteline rear ARB and the difference is very suprising.... I can't understand why I never did this earlier. Don't wait for coilover fitting get them on straight away
trust me.
10 October 2006, 09:50 PM
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What can i say, 
the noise on richies Spec C is amazing, and it gives me something to aim for i mean who really wants to get on the property ladder these days anyway a new car wont be for a while me thinks
the noise on richies Spec C is amazing, and it gives me something to aim for i mean who really wants to get on the property ladder these days anyway a new car wont be for a while me thinks
10 October 2006, 09:57 PM
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Afraid not mate, Looks like ill be working all week in st.helens.
Think the next one il be able to make to will be the brecons cyfathfa castle meet on Nov 5th unless somethink happens on a weekend before this.
Think the next one il be able to make to will be the brecons cyfathfa castle meet on Nov 5th unless somethink happens on a weekend before this.
10 October 2006, 10:03 PM
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Afraid not mate, Looks like ill be working all week in st.helens.
Think the next one il be able to make to will be the brecons cyfathfa castle meet on Nov 5th unless somethink happens on a weekend before this.
Think the next one il be able to make to will be the brecons cyfathfa castle meet on Nov 5th unless somethink happens on a weekend before this.
But I know you don't want to hear that !