Author Topic: Boot leaking water (Read 2663 times)

carlos318is · « **on:** November 18, 2008, 03:15:57 AM »

As you prob know I live in sunny England as we have a fair share of rain.

Well when ever it rains heavy the boot is getting damp but I cant work out where the water is coming from. I have flushed out the drain holes for the sunroof and that didn't fix it. and it seams every E30 I have had is the same

Please help

Shocker · « **Reply #1 on:** November 18, 2008, 06:43:51 AM »

Quote from: carlos318is;61128

As you prob know I live in sunny England as we have a fair share of rain.

Well when ever it rains heavy the boot is getting damp but I cant work out where the water is coming from. I have flushed out the drain holes for the sunroof and that didn't fix it. and it seams every E30 I have had is the same

Please help

Mine was leaking around the taillight gaskets.

monty23psk · « **Reply #2 on:** November 18, 2008, 09:56:19 AM »

best way, is to be inside with a flashlight and some one with hose on the outside. Not sure if this is possible for you.

Cobra Jet · « **Reply #3 on:** November 18, 2008, 11:38:36 AM »

Tail light gaskets as was mentioned above - trunk seal and/or if a convertible, the third brake light assembly.

On my 318ic, I had to dismantle the 3rd brake light assembly off the trunk lid and I resealed everything... no more water leaks when it rains. The leaks were not major, just a little dampness every now and then.

Spec 2 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 18, 2008, 12:22:21 PM »

What they said. I would suspect it's the taillight gaskets, as I've seen many of those go bad, or possibly the trunk seal.

You should be able to find the source. Pull out the rear seats and poke your head with a flashlight into the boot (if this is one solid piece, simply kick through the ski-pass to allow access [can you believe people actually paid extra for that as an option when new?]). Pull down the trunk lining and have a buddy hose down the trunk. Should take you a total of about 10-15 min.