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Thanks you guys and I will update when possible. Packman
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Be sure to remove the plastic liners on the fender wells when climbing in. This will show leaks coming from the side moulding trim, antenna mast and fuel filler neck.
I forgot to say, check all drains. The spare tire well has its drain hole, as do the fender wells right behind each rear wheel. All 3 should be clear of debris. Poke a screwdriver from the underside to clear the drains out. Also, the bumper corners have mounting brackets to the fender (Euro versions) or the rubber ends have mounts going into the fender (Euro and US). Since the US have the large rubber covers, I wouldn't worry about them that much, but just the same, inspect for any signs of leakage. The US bumpers use two out of three holes for mounting the cover. The third (middle) hole has a rubber plug. Euro models use only the middle hole. Leaks here can get into the fender well. Coupled with clogged drains, they will pool water. |
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The trunk of my car had #3 and #4. It was evident when the plastic panel was removed from sill. It rusted out in the affected areas. I had holes at the bottom under the panels big enough that you could put your fingers through once you put your fingers through the rust.
Every time it got cool it felt like there was moisture evident on the inside surfaces. Like beige said, the drains were clogged with debris. , Quote:
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Uum, fix your door seals?
I spent dozens of hours chasing down an elusive `leak' in my 126 trunk with the only symptom being heavy condensation in the trunk lid. When you open it up sheets of water flow down the lid into the front corners and now (since I pulled the rubber plugs at the front corners to let it out) into the gutters. Floor and wheel wells are bone-dry. All four of my doors have seals with splits on the top. When it rains, I see a small amount of water getting into the cabin through these splits. It does not look like much, but I am beginning to think it is enough be bring moisture into the cabin, which then raises the humidity, which then . . . gets into the trunk through the chassis openings behind the back seat. Unfortunately, it is too cold and wet here now for me to fix the door seals without a big production. I'm going to have to pull the seals out for a few days, bring them inside, clean them up and sika-flex them back together. If you beat me to it, let me know if this solves the problem. Quote:
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As for the trunk, some kind of vent is your best bet. My quarters were rusted out and the trunk never had a condensation problem (living in the humid NE)
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