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| martinef1963 |
 Nov 16 2006, 09:47 PM
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The Saga Continues...  Group: Members Posts: 320 Joined: 9-November 04 From: Miami, FL, USA Member No.: 3,080 Region Association: South East States  |
I remember reading something about water entering the trunk of 914's through the rear brake light assembly and the body of the car.
I have new rubber and everything appears to be fine, with the exception that the driver side of the trunk always accumulates water when it rains or I wash the car. Can someone point me in the right direction? thanks, The Rookie (IMG:style_emoticons/default/thumb3d.gif) |
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| So.Cal.914 |
Nov 16 2006, 10:52 PM
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"...And it has a front trunk too." Group: Members Posts: 6,588 Joined: 15-February 04 From: Low Desert, CA./ Hills of N.J. Member No.: 1,658 Region Association: None |
Thats like asking why is the sky blue. It can come in thru the tail lights thru the
gap where the trunk bulkhead seal and the main trunk seal meet thru the plastic cups in the trunk. I swear it leaks right through the steel. It's one of those seal everything and hope for the best IMHO. |
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| SGB |
Nov 16 2006, 10:56 PM
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just visiting Group: Members Posts: 4,086 Joined: 8-March 03 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 404 Region Association: South East States |
QUOTE(So.Cal.914 @ Nov 16 2006, 10:52 PM)  I swear it leaks right through the steel. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) |
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| GWN7 |
Nov 16 2006, 11:02 PM
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King of Road Trips Group: Members Posts: 6,280 Joined: 31-December 02 From: Winnipeg, MB, Canada Member No.: 56 Region Association: Northstar Region |
If it happens when it rains or you wash the car, I'd suspect the trunk seal is letting water run down and it's leaking in from there.
You can check how good the taillights are sealed by holding a strong light on the outside and look at the inside assembly to see if there is any gaps. |
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| Howard |
Nov 16 2006, 11:37 PM
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Incontin(g)ent Member Group: Benefactors Posts: 5,785 Joined: 24-July 03 From: Westlake Village, CA Member No.: 943 Region Association: None 
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Two Words. Drain Holes. Let the water out and it won't rust.
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| Hammy |
Nov 17 2006, 02:48 AM
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mr. Wonderful Group: Members Posts: 1,826 Joined: 20-October 04 From: Columbia, California Member No.: 2,978 Region Association: Northern California |
QUOTE(Howard @ Nov 16 2006, 09:37 PM) Two Words. Drain Holes. Let the water out and it won't rust. The rust automatically made drain holes for me in mine (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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| sgomes |
Nov 17 2006, 03:11 AM
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Electric Member Group: Members Posts: 815 Joined: 6-May 04 From: Campbell, CA Member No.: 2,029 |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/av-943.gif) You beat me to it! I call them "speed holes" however (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)
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| jwalters |
Nov 17 2006, 05:13 AM
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Sooo Close....... Group: Members Posts: 1,677 Joined: 14-May 04 From: Huntsville, AL Member No.: 2,068 Region Association: Europe |
(IMG:style_emoticons/default/mad.gif) Dude -you KNOW all the stuff I did to Sabbath - I STILL have that problem!!
I agree, it is permeating right through the steel! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/blink.gif) On another note - When you want to begin building that take-no-prisoners engine??? I have a turbo sitting on my shelf - Would like to do some prototyping on yours - We could both benefit, agree?? J PS, starting my first day at work with the eff'n flu - Feel like warmed over ass right now, gotta be there in :45 Later Wish me luck getting through this day! |
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| GaroldShaffer |
Nov 17 2006, 10:10 AM
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You bought another 914? Group: Benefactors Posts: 7,622 Joined: 27-June 03 From: Portage, IN Member No.: 865 Region Association: None
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QUOTE(Howard @ Nov 16 2006, 09:37 PM) Two Words. Drain Holes. Let the water out and it won't rust. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) Thank is what I did. |
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| dmenche914 |
Nov 17 2006, 11:43 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,212 Joined: 27-February 03 From: California Member No.: 366 |
With trunk seals in good shape, then consider pulling up the bug perimeter seal, adn look at teh two corners, make sure teh metal lip is not bent down, if it is, it may not allow the seal to sit propper. The trunk can be adjusted to fit tight,a dn compress the seal all around, use the trunk / hinge bolts to center lid, and adjust the spring thingy ont eh latch to get it to press tight.
a bead of silcone, aroudn teh tail light lense housing, will help an old seal seal, you'll want to remnove the housing, \and clean both surfaces. als o th ehousing can have the lense seal leak,a dn if housing is cracked, will allow wter to enter trunk. that pretty much cover everything. good luck |
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| 2-OH! |
Nov 17 2006, 02:36 PM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 552 Joined: 17-October 03 From: Santa Clarita, Kalifornication Member No.: 1,253 |
Could be the lock seal or the lettering (914-2.0 or 914-1.7, etc..) on the back panel...But my experience is the tailight seals: body to housing and lens to housing...Particularly in the corners where it wraps around with the body shape...
2-OH! |
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| Quebecer |
Nov 17 2006, 02:38 PM
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SuperDan Group: Members Posts: 100 Joined: 13-May 04 From: Lachenaie, Qc, CANADA Member No.: 2,063 |
The only way to know for sure is to get someone to lock you inside the trunk with a flash light while they put a water hose to the rear end of your car, you'll see where it comes in.
Just make sure they don't leave you in there! |
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