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| − | A common E30 issue is the build up of water in the boot wells. There are several reasons as to why this can happen and generally, whilst the sudden appearance of a lot of water in the boot can seem daunting, they can be an easy fix.
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| − | Three main problems are as follows:
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| − | '''Rear light seals.'''
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| − | '''Boot lid seal.'''
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| − | '''Sunroof drains.'''
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| − | There undoubtedly may be further issues and a visit to your local specialist or garage is always a good idea. The build up of water in your boot will be an unwelcome discovery but the fix may not be as complicated as you think.
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| − | '''Rear light seals:'''
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| − | These, like anything on older cars, start to perish after time. In the case of some issues a simple application of a sealant around the rear lights and then re-attaching them will sort them out. In the extreme one of the mounting plates on your car may have corroded away. A body shop will able to construct me a new one and the problem should go away. A tell-tale of this problem is easy to find as you will see the trail of water trickling from the rear of the light casing.
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| − | '''Boot lid seal:'''
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| − | Very simple and a straight forward fix. Check for signs of perishing, but if in doubt then a replacement is easy to source and relatively inexpensive.
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| − | '''Sunroof drains:'''
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| − | The sunroof fitted to E30 cars has drains that run in to the boot. They exit the car in the vicinity of the boot vents, just behind the rear arches and above the boot wells. These can sometimes allow water in to the boot and over time will accumulate to cause concern. Check the connectors at the exit of the drain. If the water is running down the outside of the drain pipe then there may be a break or leak upstream which will require some deeper knowledge or professional help.
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| − | If all else fails and water is still coming in to the car then a very simple but not always ideal fix is to drill small drain holes in the bottom of the boot wells. Should you take this course of action it is wise to seal the exposed metal with paint to avoid corrosion.
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