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| RickS |
 Apr 22 2019, 09:28 PM
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Even with one of Mark’s great seals when washing the car or driving through a down pour, I get water in the frunk up near the firewall on both sides. So is my hood bent or is getting water there a common issue? If I put a light in the frunk, close it and turn off the garage lights, the light can be seen through the crack between the fender and the frunk lid.
So who else is bent? Or do I need professional help? |
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| Mikey914 |
Apr 23 2019, 10:20 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None 
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QUOTE(RickS @ Apr 22 2019, 08:28 PM)  Even with one of Mark’s great seals when washing the car or driving through a down pour, I get water in the frunk up near the firewall on both sides. So is my hood bent or is getting water there a common issue? If I put a light in the frunk, close it and turn off the garage lights, the light can be seen through the crack between the fender and the frunk lid. So who else is bent? Or do I need professional help? Which version do you have? My 1st ones were a profile that fit, but the next gen ones are molded for the corners, like the OEM. The issue with the OEM is they used a harder durometer rubber. We used the same making it more compressible. I’d be willing to credit you for what you paid toward the next gen one if you have the older one. |
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| Dave_Darling |
Apr 23 2019, 12:07 PM
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914 Idiot Group: Members Posts: 15,161 Joined: 9-January 03 From: Silicon Valley / Kailua-Kona Member No.: 121 Region Association: Northern California
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One possibility is that the front panel of your car is pushed in slightly, and the hood is bent just a bit.
Mine leaks, but I'm pretty sure it comes up through the floor. --DD |
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| colingreene |
Apr 23 2019, 04:38 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 734 Joined: 17-October 13 From: Southern California Member No.: 16,526 Region Association: Southern California |
I bought a factory seal for mine it seems to stay dry, one of the only parts that stays dry in the rain/wash...
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| Mikey914 |
Apr 23 2019, 05:15 PM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,767 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None
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Ours is identical to factory with the exception that the corners are the Sam durometer so they will not hold the corners up.
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| Superhawk996 |
Apr 23 2019, 05:35 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 7,028 Joined: 25-August 18 From: Woods of N. Idaho Member No.: 22,428 Region Association: Galt's Gulch
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No need to guess. Leak trace powder will show where seal is making contact.
You can then adjust hood or seal to get proper contact. https://www.kimballmidwest.com/All-Products...n-System/803099 I used to use this stuff all the time to find wind noise and water leak paths. Work smarter not harder. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/popcorn[1].gif) |
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| Triaddave |
Apr 24 2019, 10:16 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 244 Joined: 31-December 03 From: olympia,wa Member No.: 1,478 |
I also have one with a leaky frunk, I fhink.
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