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Boot Leaking

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  • 29-12-2007 3:20pm
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    TestTransmission
    Registered Users Posts: 19,106 ✭✭✭✭


    Hi,ive an issue with my 01 Fiesta where the boot is filling up with water.
    Its been happening for the last 2/3 weeks now but is very apparent now caus of our recent heavy rainfall.Ive checked for any kind of leaks,or breaks in the seal or nething.I cant find a thing,anything u cud recommend to find the spot where the water is making its way in,or shud i just go to a garage???


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    Esel
    Registered Users Posts: 22,289 ✭✭✭✭Esel


    Just a guess - blocked drainhole(s) in one of the gutters?

    Not your ornery onager



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    ejmaztec
    Registered Users Posts: 24,071 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    If you do take it to a garage, they'll probably "volunteer" their smallest apprentice to climb in with a torch before they then hose the back end so that he can see where the leak is. Have you got any willing small friends?:)


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    kikel
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    ejmaztec wrote: »
    If you do take it to a garage, they'll probably "volunteer" their smallest apprentice to climb in with a torch before they then hose the back end so that he can see where the leak is. Have you got any willing small friends?:)

    The fiesta has a removable parcel shelf and folding rear seats. get someone to spray the hose over the car. You should find your leak easily


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    Tipsy Mac
    Closed Accounts Posts: 2,559 ✭✭✭Tipsy Mac


    Also might be worth checking that it's not the rear windscreen sprayer that's leaking into the boot, try turning this on and see if any more water appears.


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    crosstownk
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    It could also be coming in through a dodgy tail lamp seal.

    The above suggestions of using a hose and a 'small friend' are well worth following up. It's exactly what any garage will do and charge you for it.
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    ejmaztec
    Registered Users Posts: 24,071 ✭✭✭✭ejmaztec


    crosstownk wrote: »
    It could also be coming in through a dodgy tail lamp seal.

    The above suggestions of using a hose and a 'small friend' are well worth following up. It's exactly what any garage will do and charge you for it.


    Or a medium size friend as I was reminded by Kikel that it's a hatchback!:D


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