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Leaky Trunk!

Discussion in '7G Lancer and older- General Information' started by toner1125, Apr 26, 2010.

  1. toner1125

    toner1125 Active Member

    This past weekend it rained a bit, and today it was pretty sunny and I was workin on my car and noticed a whole bunch of water all in my trunk. I have some rags sitting just in the back loose and they were soaked. Theres water all where the spare tire is and the carpeting above is soaked. Just wondering if anyone has any suggestions or if they've had a similar problem. I think its comming from above becasue tgere was so much water above and not below (thought it did get to the spare tire) Any suggestions are appreciated.

    Toner
     
    toner1125, Apr 26, 2010
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  2. timschoeliertm

    timschoeliertm Well-Known Member

    you got rust anywhere?
     
    timschoeliertm, Apr 26, 2010
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  3. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    eeehhh...this is a tricky one. I think there is a rubber sealant going around the trunk. Check that for holes. And yes as stated above check for rust anywhere around the top of your trunk. Other than that i'd have to be there to physically help ya.
     
    Jogenmaru, Apr 27, 2010
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  4. toner1125

    toner1125 Active Member

    Theres no rust from what I can tell but Ill check the sealant. I think im going to go to a Coin wash and sit in the trunk with a high power flashlight and have my girlfriend blast it with water for 10 mins. I should find it then lol.
     
    toner1125, Apr 27, 2010
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  5. x32weezyx

    x32weezyx Well-Known Member

    better yet jus fold the seats down n turn around...lol..b a lil bit easier than cramming into the trunk...lol
     
    x32weezyx, Apr 27, 2010
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  6. toner1125

    toner1125 Active Member

    Lol yeah i was gonna just fold the seats down and Lay down so i get a good look lol I wont me lockin myself it. Tbh i dont trust my GF to let me out ahaha
     
    toner1125, Apr 27, 2010
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  7. toner1125

    toner1125 Active Member

    HA! fixed it today. The busing that seals the trunk from the tail light compartment was popped out and water was gushing in. Its the bushing that the wires run through to get to the back of the tail light. Popped it in and it doesnt seem to be leaking but Ill find out next time it rains. lawl
     
    toner1125, Apr 28, 2010
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  8. Jogenmaru

    Jogenmaru Well-Known Member

    Unplug your light and remove it for a day (peferably a hot day) and just let everything sit on the side, just to make sure no electric work was messed up. And do a safety check first. Check to make sure you lights works on the second setting and make sure your break and reverse work. It may take 2 ppl. It just took me a long ruler and my driver side chair. I had to do it once with a short sword.
     
    Jogenmaru, Apr 28, 2010
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  9. toner1125

    toner1125 Active Member

    oh teh light was still sealed, it was just the rubber peice from the compartment that the light sits in and water runs around, and the trunk....Its hard to discribe btu the electrical and light fixture were all still sealed lol. But thanks for the info Ill know to do that if my light ever messes up or I needs to check the electrical.
     
    toner1125, Apr 29, 2010
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