Water in boot?!

[glendog74]

A bit of a random one this...

My car is normally kept in the garage all nice and dry. However, this week it had to live outside in the manky wet weather we had down here in Cornwall.

On looking inside the boot yesterday i found that there was a considerable pooling of water in the left hand plastic storage panel (the one with the warning triangle & first aid kit) and the left sidewall carpet was wet with water seeping into the underfloor storage well...:banghead:

Anyone else had this issue or have a clue how it is getting in?

I tried an internet search but they mainly talk of wet footwells within the cabin due to sunroof issues. No doubt BMW wont give a fook and wont do it under warranty either as it is bound to be 'trim' item at fault...

:smt017 :smt017 :smt017

[NZ_M3]

If the water's falling on the plastic storage panel, then chances are it's leaking from the boot lid rubber seal - or you just need to readjust your boot lid again so it's seated properly against the seal: part number 51717899492 (item 4)

http://www.realoem.com/bmw/diagrams/t/h/91.png

[shane@mbtech]

A bit of a random one this...

My car is normally kept in the garage all nice and dry. However, this week it had to live outside in the manky wet weather we had down here in Cornwall.

On looking inside the boot yesterday i found that there was a considerable pooling of water in the left hand plastic storage panel (the one with the warning triangle & first aid kit) and the left sidewall carpet was wet with water seeping into the underfloor storage well...:banghead:

Anyone else had this issue or have a clue how it is getting in?

I tried an internet search but they mainly talk of wet footwells within the cabin due to sunroof issues. No doubt BMW wont give a fook and wont do it under warranty either as it is bound to be 'trim' item at fault...

:smt017 :smt017 :smt017


Try adjusting the rubbers glendog so the lid pushes down more onto the rubber seal,

We get in the boot with torch and close it, and get someone to run washer/hose over it to find source.

[mattCSLnut]

Try adjusting the rubbers glendog so the lid pushes down more onto the rubber seal,

We get in the boot with torch and close it, and get someone to run washer/hose over it to find source.

... and don't forget to bring a small brolly with you :hahaha:

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Glendog- check in the boot 'indent' about the
same height as the where the number '4'
is on the schematic drawing /rubber seal.

There are some plastic type tape covers
over some holes, 1 each side if I remember
correctly, if they have perished, or lifted
or been removed then the water is
straight in around where you say.

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[shimmy]

get in the boot with torch and close it, .

if we both get in Glendog, I will watch the right side and you watch the left :thumbs:

[shane@mbtech]

if we both get in Glendog, I will watch the right side and you watch the left :thumbs:

Can I film:gayfight:

[glendog74]

Thanks for the help fellas - me and Shim will post the video findings on the 'appropriate' website...! :gayfight:

[glendog74]

if we both get in Glendog, I will watch the right side and you watch the left :thumbs:

But what about Bealo? He'll feel all left out :clown:

[shimmy]

But what about Bealo? He'll feel all left out :clown:


looks like hes in denial as i havent spoken to him in a few weeks now :hahaha:

[The Gorilla]

Hi,

Primate has the film rights though-

'' 2 somethings in a Boot''

Maybe the BBC will run it as a pre-sequal to
''3 men in a Boat''

Regards,

The Gorilla.

[Bealo]

looks like hes in denial as i havent spoken to him in a few weeks now :hahaha:

I'm back from holiday with the Blonde, i'm not in denial at all lol and i'll squeeze in there with you two any day :thumbs:

[_Nathan_]

All we need now is for someone to volunteer to spray a hose at you all whilst you are crammed in there wearing your speedos and the filming can commence.

[DazBlackCSL]

if we both get in Glendog, I will watch the right side and you watch the left :thumbs:

lol !:hahaha:

[1cosmicboy]

may well be coming in the back light,they are a bit iffy on standard e46,s so dont suppose csl is any different,try a new pair of gaskets but dont overtighten

[NZ_M3]

may well be coming in the back light,they are a bit iffy on standard e46,s so dont suppose csl is any different,try a new pair of gaskets but dont overtighten

Very possible - happens on every single Honda I've owned and seen :hahaha::gayfight:

Although would a leak from the lights lead to water collecting on the plastic tray though? Or would it be more likely to collect in the boot floor?

[shane@mbtech]

All we need now is for someone to volunteer to spray a hose at you all whilst you are crammed in there wearing your speedos and the filming can commence.


Last time glendog wore his speedos in his local swimming pool the "s" fell off, there was murder and he was banned from every pool in britain, thats why he has moved to cornwall, he is in a police protection programme. The yocals in his town wanted him burnt at the stake. ;)