Water in boot?!

**glendog74** · 02-11-2009, 12:11 AM

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...

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...

NZ_M3 · 02-11-2009, 01:28 AM

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)

shane@mbtech · 02-11-2009, 09:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 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...

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...

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 · 02-11-2009, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by lawsy

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

The Gorilla · 02-11-2009, 10:24 PM

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** · 02-11-2009, 10:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lawsy

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

shane@mbtech · 02-11-2009, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

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

Can I film

**glendog74** · 02-11-2009, 10:35 PM

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

**glendog74** · 02-11-2009, 10:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by shimmy

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

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

**shimmy** · 02-11-2009, 10:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glendog74

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

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

02-11-2009, 12:11 AM	#1
glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Water in boot?! 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... 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... __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

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glendog74 CSL Register Uber-poster! Tetris Champion! Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Cornwall Posts: 8,861 Casino cash: $32299	Thanks for the help fellas - me and Shim will post the video findings on the 'appropriate' website...! __________________ Cha'mone Mother F**ker!

02-11-2009, 01:28 AM	#2
NZ_M3 S5, Sport On, DSC M-track Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auckland, New Zealand Posts: 1,434 Casino cash: $13579	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)

02-11-2009, 10:24 PM	#5
The Gorilla S5, Sport Off, DSC M-track Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 740 Casino cash: $14401	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.