David-H.
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: Edinburgh
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Hi all.
Back in March last year we noticed a slight leak from the top of the tailgate. Water had obviously been trickling down the rear glass approx. 20 cms in from the near side. Took it to local dealer (Stratstone) who diagnosed the water was getting in at the CHMSL. All was well until November when the leak returned. This time the dealer took the whole rear glass out, refitted and sealed. This time the leak returned in only two months, so the car was back with Stratstone yesterday.
I've just got the car back and despite extensive water testing they can't replicate the leak. They've asked that should water get in again to take the car straight down to them. Obviously not ideal.
Does anyone have any suggestions where the water could be getting in ? Strangely it only seems to happen when the car is parked outside our house, where it sits at a slight nose down attitude. The dealer also tested it in a similar position.
Thanks. 2014 Defender 90.
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 22nd Jan 2008 5:37 pm |
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AndrewW
Member Since: 06 Aug 2007
Location: Saddleworth
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There is a recent thread discussing at least three problems. I would try a few searches IIWY
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| 22nd Jan 2008 5:42 pm |
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wavey66
Member Since: 25 May 2007
Location: Hertfordshire
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I've posted on those threads, the leak in mine was initially diagnosed as a faulty seal between the roof an cover plate ( where the sat nav ariel goes ). The water collected within the plastic courtesy light - not likely to be the cause of your leak, however..... Didn't have the car back long before water started appearing again this time the dealers found the leak and it's the tubing that leads to the rear wash wipe, seem the tube has ruptured and is seeping water which runs along the tube - now this tubing runs along the back of the vehicle and if yours has split then I could see the symptoms you describe.
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| 22nd Jan 2008 7:43 pm |
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David-H.
Member Since: 13 Nov 2006
Location: Edinburgh
Posts: 129
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Thanks for the tips guys. I had searched before posting but other leaks didn't have quite the same symptoms as mine.
Cheers. 2014 Defender 90.
Suzuki Jimny - lifted 2".
SWMBO's BMW Mini JCW.
Member of The Scottish Off Road Club.
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| 22nd Jan 2008 9:21 pm |
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caverD3
Member Since: 03 Jul 2006
Location: Oberon, NSW
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If it is coming down the rear screen it will be most likely be the high level stop light housing, either not sealed properly or cracked. “There are only three sports: bullfighting, motor racing, and mountaineering; all the rest are merely gamesâ€
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| 22nd Jan 2008 11:35 pm |
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