Tailgate leak (flood)

[stormseeker 0]

since it's been raining for the last week solid, I thought I'd take a look at how my tailgate leak was doing - very nicely thanks - spare wheel well sloppy & horrible. :( :shock:

 

But, seeing as there has been such a torrent into the car it's easier to see where it's coming from. It's coming through the tailgate somewhere, possibly wiper arm or spoiler actuators as it's dripping off the back trim panel in the tailgate when it's raised.

 

got to climb in the back with the seats down, trim panel off & wait for the next big downpour - shouldn't be long...

[2cc 0]

Chris,

I had the little plastic plugs that hold the Corrado name badge on the rear panel split - couldn't believe how much water got in through there. Bloody gallons, I had the carpets out for months before I figured out where it was coming from. Not the same problem you have got, but it might be worth having a look at the mounting points for the number plate panel as that has small attachment pegs that penetrate into the tailgate. They also have a habit of breaking off as they are pretty fragile. Mind you, I know a couple of mine are busted, but x-fingers no water gettting in there - yet!

Good hunting

[stormseeker 0]

Chris,

I had the little plastic plugs that hold the Corrado name badge on the rear panel split - couldn't believe how much water got in through there. Bloody gallons, I had the carpets out for months before I figured out where it was coming from. Not the same problem you have got, but it might be worth having a look at the mounting points for the number plate panel as that has small attachment pegs that penetrate into the tailgate. They also have a habit of breaking off as they are pretty fragile. Mind you, I know a couple of mine are busted, but x-fingers no water gettting in there - yet!

Good hunting

 

Thanks, I'll check the Corrado badge pins & all the others + the number plate surround too as I know the previous owner had to replace all the rear badges after they were knicked.

 

Just noticed a couple of drain holes in the underside of the tailgate that are supposed to drain outside of the seal - wonder why it's not draining there???

[the delta force 0]

Now I know where my leak is coming from....

 

It must be the badge

[Reggit 0]

Had mine leak on the badges and the tailgate hinges, there's a gasket where the tailgate bolts to the roof, that had failed on mine and bucket loads of water used to get in.

[Supercharged 2]

Now I know where my leak is coming from....

 

It must be the badge

 

Only 5 years after the last reply!!