JamesBB
Active Member
Cheers mate, found it in the end. My Rave version does not seem to have the tech bulletins but got to it in the end. Seems I had the seal correctly installed but still it got wet, will redo it tomorrow.......
Cheers mate, found it in the end. My Rave version does not seem to have the tech bulletins but got to it in the end. Seems I had the seal correctly installed but still it got wet, will redo it tomorrow.......
Grrrrrr
Technician, Bodgit & Scarper Ltd
JamesBB
Active Member
Well I have definitely fixed the wet patch under the rear seats by cleaning the drains out.
Problem is it is still getting wet in the spare wheel compartment. It seems the rain water is leaking in via the tailgate rubber seal. Despite sealing it correctly as per the Rave info, the O shaped part of the seal is just too compressed at the top corners causing water to run down the entire length each side, in the process it is getting into the inner edge rather than just running down the outer edge to the cuts where it should drain out.
I cannot find any seals for sale other than eBay, and they are at opposite ends of the expense scale.
Any recommendations where to get a good but cheap one?
Cheers in advance.
Problem is it is still getting wet in the spare wheel compartment. It seems the rain water is leaking in via the tailgate rubber seal. Despite sealing it correctly as per the Rave info, the O shaped part of the seal is just too compressed at the top corners causing water to run down the entire length each side, in the process it is getting into the inner edge rather than just running down the outer edge to the cuts where it should drain out.
I cannot find any seals for sale other than eBay, and they are at opposite ends of the expense scale.
Any recommendations where to get a good but cheap one?
Cheers in advance.
JamesBB
Active Member
Well update time....... Weather has been crap so huge delay. All dried out. Mostly, find out more over the next few days......
Got rid of the remainder of the rusted bolt stud from the lower gate cables by drilling out and re-tapping.
Primed and re-sprayed entire floor pan in the back
Ajusted the tailgate aperture lip out about 5mm as per Rave bulletin.
Sanded down around the entire lip and masked up most of the backend.
Primed, re-sprayed, and eventually refitted, the rubber tailgate seal.
New lower gate cables and gas struts.
Not refitted the sponge and carpet yet as I want to make sure it stays dry.
If all ok I am planning on moving onto the door pillar refurb and headlining replacement following Dopey's How To as that seems to make sense to do this now once I have confirmed all is dry and before I put all the panels back etc........
Also need to replace my bonnet release lever, cannot see how it comes off yet but not looked that hard. Another job is the rear passenger window seal, rusted and bubbling really badly.
Hmmmm, more mild weather needed.
Got rid of the remainder of the rusted bolt stud from the lower gate cables by drilling out and re-tapping.
Primed and re-sprayed entire floor pan in the back
Ajusted the tailgate aperture lip out about 5mm as per Rave bulletin.
Sanded down around the entire lip and masked up most of the backend.
Primed, re-sprayed, and eventually refitted, the rubber tailgate seal.
New lower gate cables and gas struts.
Not refitted the sponge and carpet yet as I want to make sure it stays dry.
If all ok I am planning on moving onto the door pillar refurb and headlining replacement following Dopey's How To as that seems to make sense to do this now once I have confirmed all is dry and before I put all the panels back etc........
Also need to replace my bonnet release lever, cannot see how it comes off yet but not looked that hard. Another job is the rear passenger window seal, rusted and bubbling really badly.
Hmmmm, more mild weather needed.
sas1810
New Member
SpacePig
New Member
You are kidding but I bought a cover (Stormforce 4 Layer Waterproof and breathable Car Covers) After having to remove litters of water that was in the trunk.
I drilled a hole, I change the seal so far so good and the trunk is dry, but I still can't sleep when the car is standing outside in the rain without the cover... I think I need to talk to someone about that (psychiatric)
kevwill
Active Member
My missus has a wet patch. I tried bending the lips back but it's still there. Advice needed.
You need a better fitting seal
You need a better fitting seal
Seal size does vary, but i have resigned myself to fitting a drawstring on the aperture.
sas1810
New Member
My missus has a wet patch. I tried bending the lips back but it's still there. Advice needed.
you need to find a plug that fits
