Water leak Collecting in Boot behind the rear light

[g60stu]

Yes. Look for something like upol tiger seal. Check for hairline cracks (or bigger) in those seams.

 

[Nam-uk]

Yes. Look for something like upol tiger seal. Check for hairline cracks (or bigger) in those seams.

That’s the gear, you can use it when you do the door locks also

 

[Juhu BAM]

what did you use to seal it ? as you can get a sealant tube that manufactures and garages use to seal wings ect even inner door panels its a cream colour, it works the same as butyl tape but tube form.. under the roof rails hold water also and rust

I used Sikaflex 221 I think ... got a bit better but still leaks.

 

[Nam-uk]

I used Sikaflex 221 I think ... got a bit better but still leaks.

may be its all still wet inside , might be worth re-doing it in summer again

 

[g60stu]

I've been investigating a leak in the right rear corner of mine. I thought it was comig from the roof hinge area, but now I believe it is coming from the seams near the rear light (proven today with a hose pipe). It seems like all of the seams around the car are starting to craze with old age and turning into leaks!!

 

[g60stu]

I’ve just ordered some Captain Tolley’s creeping crack cure. Anyone else ever used it? Reviews seem to be very positive and seems like less of a faff than scraping out old seam sealer and replacing it.

 

[Nam-uk]

I’ve just ordered some Captain Tolley’s creeping crack cure. Anyone else ever used it? Reviews seem to be very positive and seems like less of a faff than scraping out old seam sealer and replacing it.

looks good gear that, seems like a sealer you used in the radiator system and if its good enough for boats its worth a go.. but i bet you don't find any bad reviews as if it don't work the boat sinks lol

 

[g60stu]

Well, captain tolleys hasn't solved the problem, but has helped to show the exact place of leakage. The liquid is blue so it’s really easy to see where the liquid sits and where it seeps through gaps. Blue arrow below shows failed seam sealer. The hole is too big for captain tolleys to plug so I’ve gone ahead and ordered some tiger seal.

 

[Nam-uk]

Well, captain tolleys hasn't solved the problem, but has helped to show the exact place of leakage. The liquid is blue so it’s really easy to see where the liquid sits and where it seeps through gaps. Blue arrow below shows failed seam sealer. The hole is too big for captain tolleys to plug so I’ve gone ahead and ordered some tiger seal.
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Might be better cutting the old seal off, as much as you can then just touch it up

 

[Connor H]

Great thread. I have to annually clear that area of water too, now i know where to look!

 

[g60stu]

Just an update on my leaks…
I have plugged the leak by the right hand light.
I also poked around the left hand area boot hinges. After poking around with a screwdriver I uncovered the big gaping gap shown in blue below. Surely this has to be the source of my leak on the left side of the boot.

Anyhow, I’ve resealed it and did a couple of other potential cracks. Fingers crossed that it’s now water tight.

 

[Nam-uk]

Just an update on my leaks…
I have plugged the leak by the right hand light.
I also poked around the left hand area boot hinges. After poking around with a screwdriver I uncovered the big gaping gap shown in blue below. Surely this has to be the source of my leak on the left side of the boot.
View attachment 47064
Anyhow, I’ve resealed it and did a couple of other potential cracks. Fingers crossed that it’s now water tight.
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your missing the plastic hinge covers there, i took mine off a while ago then re-fit and re-sealed them, the fixing holes go straight inside were the roof lining is

 

[Nam-uk]

Just an update on my leaks…
I have plugged the leak by the right hand light.
I also poked around the left hand area boot hinges. After poking around with a screwdriver I uncovered the big gaping gap shown in blue below. Surely this has to be the source of my leak on the left side of the boot.
View attachment 47064
Anyhow, I’ve resealed it and did a couple of other potential cracks. Fingers crossed that it’s now water tight.
View attachment 47065

Theses are the covers

 

[g60stu]

your missing the plastic hinge covers there, i took mine off a while ago then re-fit and re-sealed them, the fixing holes go straight inside were the roof lining is

Don’t worry. It’s all in the garage ready to be put back to OEM look and I have a big pack of those black plastic rivet thingys. The holes are currently plugged with some butyl until I sort it all out. I’ve just got to build up the courage to whip out the hose pipe and make it rain on the roof!! Please no leaks!!

 

[Nam-uk]

another leak thread here , same areas https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/threads/a-day-of-discovery-and-help-needed-again.462034/

 

[Nam-uk]

Don’t worry. It’s all in the garage ready to be put back to OEM look and I have a big pack of those black plastic rivet thingys. The holes are currently plugged with some butyl until I sort it all out. I’ve just got to build up the courage to whip out the hose pipe and make it rain on the roof!! Please no leaks!!

ah ok.. i used the push fixings like on the pollen filter i just had to open the holes and i had no plastic rivets only steel rivets, butyl is what i used to seal them

 

[g60stu]

These are the clips in case anyone needs to buy some - https://vehicleclips.co.uk/products...im-clip-seat-1l0853934?variant=44913376002282