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Water in Trunk #1034485 08/25/04 07:02 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA T Taz1617_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP Taz1617_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA	After a good rain yesterday I noticed that my trunk floor was all wet. Does anyone have a clue how it got soaked? I don't notice anything out of the ordinary. It is getting near the seatbacks and the passenger side of the trunk. Any input of where to look for a leak would be appreciated. I am back... had a loaded 95 SE ATX... now I have a 98 Black SVT.

Re: Water in Trunk #1034486 08/25/04 07:17 PM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada P Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er
Phil Rohtla_dup1 Hard-core CEG\'er P Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 1,399 Ottawa, Ontario, Canada	Numerous possible locations here. If the water came in while you were driving, than I would say it was the two cabin air vents that vent from the trunk to the ouside. They are behind the carpetin on the side walls of the trunk, a little way down. Ford used foam gaskets, whiuch crap out very easily. Remove, clean, reseal. Anothger place is through the tail light housing. It's the same type of deal, cheap gasket. I pulled the housing, cleaned it all up, and laid down some silicone to seal things up. Then I reinstalled the light housing and have no more leaks. Good luck! 98 Silver Frost SVT 97 BMW 540I Sport, six speed "Blue is for sky, black is for soil, and white is for simplicity, purity and hope for the future" "A coveted car should never stunt your life, but should make it more rich and interesting."

Re: Water in Trunk #1034487 08/25/04 09:35 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA T Taz1617_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP Taz1617_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA	Well, I guess I should be more specfic, the wet area is around the spare tire area all the way to the rear passenger seat. It is raining now and I sat in the car looking for water but I dont see any coming in. Man this is a weird problem. Makes the car smell a bit too... yuck. I am back... had a loaded 95 SE ATX... now I have a 98 Black SVT.

Re: Water in Trunk #1034488 08/26/04 07:20 AM
Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 213 W WYatt eaRP CEG\'er
WYatt eaRP CEG\'er W Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 213	It can also be the rubber trunk seal, and in some cases the seal around the rear window can leak causing water to accumulate in the trunk. '98 CSVT 3L Hybrid "It all comes down to how fast you want your money to go." ______________________________________________ View Profile

Re: Water in Trunk #1034489 08/26/04 11:06 AM
Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,319 Pickering, Ontario, Canada H horseydug_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er
horseydug_dup1 Hard-core CEG'er H Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 2,319 Pickering, Ontario, Canada	Most known sources mentioned in this thread trunk leaks 98 Mystique LS v6 atx 163,000km 97 Contour LX v6 atx 163,000km

Re: Water in Trunk #1034490 08/26/04 01:07 PM
Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA T Taz1617_dup1 OP New CEG\'er
OP Taz1617_dup1 New CEG\'er T Joined: May 2001 Posts: 47 Davenport, IA	Thanks for the info I will check that thread out... I even did a search but I guess I did use those words. I am back... had a loaded 95 SE ATX... now I have a 98 Black SVT.

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