Factory fix to stop rainwater going into boot when opening

[arlane9]

Hi all,
How can I tell if this update has been fitted on a Vantage - new owner ( can't you tell, lol ) :O)
Any photos would be great .....

( From the Frequently asked questions )
Factory fix to stop rainwater going into boot when opening Vantage tailgate
The kit is called the Boot Ingress Mod Kit and the tailgate flipseal (you need two at 6.79 each) part number is:
6G33-25902-AA
Total cost was 33.58 fitted

[leerandle]

Are there any rubber seals fitted to either side of the boot ? They simple stick on to the sides. I'll get a picture if you need.

[Jibberingloon]

https://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=12...

Here you go

[bomberh]

arlane9 said:

Hi all,
How can I tell if this update has been fitted on a Vantage - new owner ( can't you tell, lol ) :O)
Any photos would be great .....

( From the Frequently asked questions )
Factory fix to stop rainwater going into boot when opening Vantage tailgate
The kit is called the Boot Ingress Mod Kit and the tailgate flipseal (you need two at 6.79 each) part number is:
6G33-25902-AA
Total cost was 33.58 fitted

Here they are on my car:

[Murph7355]

I thought this was a service bulletin, so no need to pay for it, just have it done at Aston at service time...? There are a number of others for the Vantage as I recall (e.g. Pulley mods, gearbox oil changes etc).

[steveway]

this is good info, is this like recalls, how do you find out whats on the list and if its been done?

[bomberh]

Murph7355 said:

I thought this was a service bulletin, so no need to pay for it, just have it done at Aston at service time...? There are a number of others for the Vantage as I recall (e.g. Pulley mods, gearbox oil changes etc).

I had to pay for mine, about £34, If I remember correctly?

[Murph7355]

steveway said:

this is good info, is this like recalls, how do you find out whats on the list and if its been done?

I'm not sure there's an easy way. A friendly dealer may have a list if them.

Have a good search on here. Much of the info will be from up to 10yrs ago now, but IIRC there were lists posted up.

Once you have the info, see if your car suffers any of them.

I guess my experience of getting them done gratis was from having the car from new and having a good relationship with the dealer. But doesn't hurt to ask (as long as you don't mind being told "no" if you never visited a dealer before ).

[steveway]

OK, thanks for the reply

[BigMig]

Oh and by the way the mod doesn't really help that much. I have them fitted and water still pisses into the boot when I open it.

[davek_964]

BigMig said:

Oh and by the way the mod doesn't really help that much. I have them fitted and water still pisses into the boot when I open it.

Thanks for that. My service center has told me that I should get this mod done for the last couple of years and I've ignored them. But this thread made me think that I am getting a bit irritated when I open the boot after washing the car / rain and maybe I should sort it out - but did wonder whether it was worth it. Now I know, I'll leave it as it is!