Mondeo Mk3 water in boot
Discussion
Just recently with the heavy rain I have noticed a small amount of water gathering in the plastic surround where the boot lock attaches on my Mondeo. This has in turn has build up unnoticed and gone through the small holes next to the lock and drained down into the spare wheel area under the carpet.
From looking at the rubber seals they all appear in good order however right in the middel where the lock is the water appears to be getting over the seal? As with many Mondeos my rear bumper has dropped slightly so I am wondering if this may be the cause, as the seal may not be getting as crompressed as it should when the boot is shut. Has anyone else had this problem? I am in the process of sorting the bumper drop issue so this may solve it, but any advice appreciated. Thanks Jim
From looking at the rubber seals they all appear in good order however right in the middel where the lock is the water appears to be getting over the seal? As with many Mondeos my rear bumper has dropped slightly so I am wondering if this may be the cause, as the seal may not be getting as crompressed as it should when the boot is shut. Has anyone else had this problem? I am in the process of sorting the bumper drop issue so this may solve it, but any advice appreciated. Thanks Jim
Jim,
Start with a damp cloth and wipe all the seals and water channels. I presume you've cleaned these out already brother but remove any leaves or shiet that may be collecting.
Check the rubber has no deformaties and check the mating seal on the boot itself is smooth and clean.
Gently pour some water into the channel, identify where the holes are stick the end of a hoover nossle on there. Most clag seems to congregate at the hole or just below.
Once this is done poke the holes gently with a thin screw driver to see if any silt has blocked the holes.
I have to do this type of thing quite regularily with my BMW, water drainage is not its forte.
Start with a damp cloth and wipe all the seals and water channels. I presume you've cleaned these out already brother but remove any leaves or shiet that may be collecting.
Check the rubber has no deformaties and check the mating seal on the boot itself is smooth and clean.
Gently pour some water into the channel, identify where the holes are stick the end of a hoover nossle on there. Most clag seems to congregate at the hole or just below.
Once this is done poke the holes gently with a thin screw driver to see if any silt has blocked the holes.
I have to do this type of thing quite regularily with my BMW, water drainage is not its forte.
Neil.D said:
Jim,
Start with a damp cloth and wipe all the seals and water channels. I presume you've cleaned these out already brother but remove any leaves or shiet that may be collecting.
Check the rubber has no deformaties and check the mating seal on the boot itself is smooth and clean.
Gently pour some water into the channel, identify where the holes are stick the end of a hoover nossle on there. Most clag seems to congregate at the hole or just below.
Once this is done poke the holes gently with a thin screw driver to see if any silt has blocked the holes.
I have to do this type of thing quite regularily with my BMW, water drainage is not its forte.
Noted my man, a job for tomorrow me thinksStart with a damp cloth and wipe all the seals and water channels. I presume you've cleaned these out already brother but remove any leaves or shiet that may be collecting.
Check the rubber has no deformaties and check the mating seal on the boot itself is smooth and clean.
Gently pour some water into the channel, identify where the holes are stick the end of a hoover nossle on there. Most clag seems to congregate at the hole or just below.
Once this is done poke the holes gently with a thin screw driver to see if any silt has blocked the holes.
I have to do this type of thing quite regularily with my BMW, water drainage is not its forte.
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