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Siberian Husky · 10-19-2010, 07:39 PM

I already replaced the weather stripping, but i'm still getting considerable amount of leakage in some spots coming out of the rear pillars.

Is there some sort of rubberish compound I can spread between where the weather stripping is and the border of the side rear windows, if that makes any sense. This would be a temp fix during the rainy season. it just started raining here and i dont want water getting in!!

chris13bt · 10-19-2010, 07:48 PM

temp fix don't drive in the rain.

Siberian Husky · 10-19-2010, 07:57 PM

lol i hate you. what i meant by temp is this would be for this season and i can weld patch some of the bad metal causing the leaks next summer.

dr.klawn · 10-20-2010, 12:11 AM

i know this worked on my coupe... i removed the catch on the car side & elongated the holes down further with a drill maybe a 1/4" then adjusted. now it closes tighter & hits the seal better(i did replace the seal 1st) & r u sure it's coming down the side rails?? it could be the dumdum tape shit around ut taillights not sealin....

Siberian Husky · 10-20-2010, 12:47 AM

i know for a fact its coming down the side rails near the very top because i took off the pillars and thats where the drops manifest from. i was thinking that perhaps the seals around those wires that go to the hatch might be out of place or gone. either that, or its leaking through the metal perhaps through some tiny holes. its happening on both sides in similar locations though so my guess is those stupid seals.

240sohc · 10-22-2010, 03:38 PM

im having the same issue as you; cant figure it out either. havent had a chance to tackle this and it sucks cause its been raining in socal this week.

Siberian Husky · 10-22-2010, 04:13 PM

found out it was those rubber seal/gaskets that run the wires from cabin to the hatch. they were bad, put some liquid gasket sealant on them. hasnt fully dried yet. ill chime in with results.

Wongger · 10-23-2010, 08:02 AM

I have the same problem. So is it leaking from underneath the lights? or above them?

Got pics?

240sohc · 10-23-2010, 07:52 PM

to siberian husky

how about a pic of the wires and seals?

project7x · 10-24-2010, 09:48 PM

check the seals around your sunroof, as well as there you will be able to tell if they are worn really badly. on all 4 corners of the sunroof you will be able to see tubes. spray water down these to see if there is easy flow (do this on a dry day) when your done with this test check your rear sprayer nozzle. this routes straight into your car, if its loose you will get water in your trunk.

I basically started from ripping out the headliner and moving my way around till i found the culprate. nothing leaks now, and hasnt for 5 years. A quick fix for your sunroof is Petrolim jelly. AKA Vasoline. This will help seal dryed and worn seals alot better.
This is from personal experience. Also works around doors hoods etc whatever its lube and stays lubed because it doenst evaporate..

hope that helps a bit.

chiboy002 · 10-24-2010, 10:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Siberian Husky

I already replaced the weather stripping, but i'm still getting considerable amount of leakage in some spots coming out of the rear pillars.

Is there some sort of rubberish compound I can spread between where the weather stripping is and the border of the side rear windows, if that makes any sense. This would be a temp fix during the rainy season. it just started raining here and i dont want water getting in!!

butyl rubber?

10-19-2010, 07:39 PM	#1
Siberian Husky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	Leaks around hatch seal s13 I already replaced the weather stripping, but i'm still getting considerable amount of leakage in some spots coming out of the rear pillars. Is there some sort of rubberish compound I can spread between where the weather stripping is and the border of the side rear windows, if that makes any sense. This would be a temp fix during the rainy season. it just started raining here and i dont want water getting in!! __________________ V12-TT swapped Red S13 Hatch.

10-19-2010, 07:57 PM	#3
Siberian Husky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	lol i hate you. what i meant by temp is this would be for this season and i can weld patch some of the bad metal causing the leaks next summer. __________________ V12-TT swapped Red S13 Hatch.

10-20-2010, 12:11 AM	#4
dr.klawn Leaky Injector Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Mobtown,Al Posts: 104 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	i know this worked on my coupe... i removed the catch on the car side & elongated the holes down further with a drill maybe a 1/4" then adjusted. now it closes tighter & hits the seal better(i did replace the seal 1st) & r u sure it's coming down the side rails?? it could be the dumdum tape shit around ut taillights not sealin.... __________________

10-20-2010, 12:47 AM	#5
Siberian Husky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	i know for a fact its coming down the side rails near the very top because i took off the pillars and thats where the drops manifest from. i was thinking that perhaps the seals around those wires that go to the hatch might be out of place or gone. either that, or its leaking through the metal perhaps through some tiny holes. its happening on both sides in similar locations though so my guess is those stupid seals. __________________ V12-TT swapped Red S13 Hatch.

10-22-2010, 04:13 PM	#7
Siberian Husky Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: CA Posts: 411 Trader Rating: (4) Feedback Score: 4 reviews	found out it was those rubber seal/gaskets that run the wires from cabin to the hatch. they were bad, put some liquid gasket sealant on them. hasnt fully dried yet. ill chime in with results. __________________ V12-TT swapped Red S13 Hatch.

10-19-2010, 07:48 PM	#2
chris13bt Leaky Injector Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: los angeles Age: 45 Posts: 69 Trader Rating: (6) Feedback Score: 6 reviews	temp fix don't drive in the rain.

10-22-2010, 03:38 PM	#6
240sohc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: park bench Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	im having the same issue as you; cant figure it out either. havent had a chance to tackle this and it sucks cause its been raining in socal this week.

10-23-2010, 08:02 AM	#8
Wongger Zilvia Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: ONT Canada Age: 35 Posts: 153 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the same problem. So is it leaking from underneath the lights? or above them? Got pics?

10-23-2010, 07:52 PM	#9
240sohc Zilvia Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: park bench Posts: 206 Trader Rating: (14) Feedback Score: 14 reviews	to siberian husky how about a pic of the wires and seals?

10-24-2010, 09:48 PM	#10
project7x Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2010 Location: Canada/Washington Posts: 52 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	check the seals around your sunroof, as well as there you will be able to tell if they are worn really badly. on all 4 corners of the sunroof you will be able to see tubes. spray water down these to see if there is easy flow (do this on a dry day) when your done with this test check your rear sprayer nozzle. this routes straight into your car, if its loose you will get water in your trunk. I basically started from ripping out the headliner and moving my way around till i found the culprate. nothing leaks now, and hasnt for 5 years. A quick fix for your sunroof is Petrolim jelly. AKA Vasoline. This will help seal dryed and worn seals alot better. This is from personal experience. Also works around doors hoods etc whatever its lube and stays lubed because it doenst evaporate.. hope that helps a bit.