[VR-VS] How To Fix A VN-VS Boot Water Leak

[VKCOMMO]

Hmm.. You might be onto something with the leaking boot garnish.. I changed my garnish and it started around then, so maybe its this new one..

Thanks though, Ill remove the tape tomorrow and see..

 

[AussieHuddo]

i fixed my boot leak a while ago. first of all i tried the window sealant as described here. still water got in but i think it was less. then i found on the inside of the boot where the taillight pocket is joined to the side of the boot there was a big crack and you could see the path the water was taking. so i just used some silicon to plug it and also used grommets with holes in them on all screws on the rear garnish and reverse lights on the boot.

no water since and there has been quite a bit of rain so im happy.

hope this helps

 

[VS 5.0]

The pics from the original post have disappeared. Anyone know anywhere else similar pics might be ?

 

[VS 5.0]

Used this How-To yesterday to reseal the 1/4 windows. Very helpful.

 

[ohsocute69]

I have just done the rear quarter glass windows and still getting water into the boot wheel arches.. any ideas please im desperate

 

[Vs11_96]

Great 'how to guide', it's a major problem. I overcame mine by pulling out the tail light and sealing it, but the water only gets to the tailight because it runs down the outer skirts of the boot lip under the seal. Originating ofcourse from under the parcel shelf in between the rear quarter window and the rear windscreen as said before in the guide.

Haha well just have to wait 16 years and see if the VE commodore has the same problem

 

[savage1987]

Now I need a guide like this for an R33 ... noticed it's a bit damp in there yesterday.

 

[VS 5.0]

Great 'how to guide', it's a major problem. I overcame mine by pulling out the tail light and sealing it, but the water only gets to the tailight because it runs down the outer skirts of the boot lip under the seal. Originating ofcourse from under the parcel shelf in between the rear quarter window and the rear windscreen as said before in the guide.

Haha well just have to wait 16 years and see if the VE commodore has the same problem

What did you use to seal the tail light ?

 

[Excale]

The pics arn't showing up! Great write up though

 

[FXST01]

Attached is Chridda's original post, I saved it years ago to PDF format. Easy to print out if needed.