Water leaking in the boot!

[theosinc930]

Hey guys, so once again I'm having water ingress issues on the left and right side compartments in the boot. I already fixed the leaky tail light screws and they're not leaking anymore, but I'm still getting water inside. Upon inspecting, it seems like a bit of water is coming from the rectangular air vent, but there's also some from this circular rubber plug that I circled! Does anyone have experience with replacing these? Thanks!!

 

[Jcm325]

Mine were leaking when I found water in my boot not so long ago.

I tied string to the middle first, just in case I dropped it somewhere i couldn't get to!!!

Pop it off the seal will be filthy/damaged/missing
Just push those side clips and it will pop out then manipulate it through the hole into the boot.

People buy new ones but my seals looked ok so I just cleaned them up, I reinstalled mine with silicone sealant just to make sure, remember to clean the exterior bodywork through the hole where the seal contacts .

Mine haven't leaked since

 

[Jcm325]

Just to add you don't get an enormous amount of water through these ,they just add to the damp boot issue.

Check your roof drains as any blocking will cause overflow into those areas depending on the position of the car etc eg. Nose up

Also check 3rd brake light, had to silicon that in as well

 

[bigwinn]

Check that they are installed the correct way up too

Sounds crazy but I know of one car where they were upside down!!!