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condensation in boot
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:24 pmby madogp
Hi all
i am not sure if i have a leak or its just a lot of condensation, i fist knoticed a wet patch on the carpet on the right hand sid eof the boot. On further inspection i found that the cardboard lid covering the spare was wet and showing sings of mould. then found quite alot of the boot floor wet.
has anyone else had this or is it just condensation from the fuel tank ?
cheers
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:28 pmby Micktype WR1
Me thinks you have a leak somewhere !
I never have any condensation forming in the boot.
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 7:54 pmby Megaman
Common things to check are the rubber seal round the outside of the boot - make sure it is a seal and hasnt coroded away. the boot design is terrible as theres not much angle on it so water stands a while in places which is why a lot of scoobs get rusty boots.
other thing to check is the seal on the bolts where the wing is attached to the boot lid. quite often this wears out and needs to be topped up with a silicon fix from the dealership. Ive noticed jetwashing gets under the spoiler sometimes and leaks down those bolts or into the boot slightly so you might want to be careful if you use a jetwash.
hope this helps and im sure someone more techical will give you better advice
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:00 pmby Foley
Never had any water in my boot, You defo have water getting in some where,
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:07 pmby brenmyster
ive had it too , think its a leak on the ring hand side , probably a seal.
Lets just hope were in for a rain free summer !
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Tue Apr 13, 2010 8:37 pmby JAMIE MEARS
HI SIMON I HAD THE SAME TROUBLE AFTER I GOT MINE. IT WAS MY BOOT RUBBER. I GOT A NEW ONE FROM SUBARU FOR NEARLY £60. PUT NEW RUBBER ON AND SOME RVT SEALENT. AINT HAD NO PROBS.
ANY MORE INFO MATE PM ME WITH YOUR NO AND I WILL CALL YOU
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:02 pmby Foley
JAMIE MEARS wrote:HI SIMON I HAD THE SAME TROUBLE AFTER I GOT MINE. IT WAS MY BOOT RUBBER. I GOT A NEW ONE FROM SUBARU FOR NEARLY £60. PUT NEW RUBBER ON AND SOME RVT SEALENT. AINT HAD NO PROBS.
ANY MORE INFO MATE PM ME WITH YOUR NO AND I WILL CALL YOU
Jamie do you need to SHOUT all the time?
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:07 pmby JAMIE MEARS
YES mate
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:15 pmby Foley
JAMIE MEARS wrote:YES mate
OK
Posted:
Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:20 pmby MY498
Same thing happened to me. I pulled the seal off and piled clear sealant underneath and put the seal back in place smearing more selant around the area. Its done the trick and I now have a dry, leak free boot
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Tue Apr 13, 2010 9:23 pmby WR 1mposter
Also look out for rust around the boot seal rubber !
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Wed Apr 14, 2010 8:38 pmby madogp
Thanks for all the help guys, i checked the boot rubber and it looked ok. but i had just washed it with the jet wash so i will try the silicone around the seal first