Water inside rear lights

Post Tue May 17, 2016 8:11 pm

Had my first MOT today after my mini restoration car passed with only 2 advisories which was good,however the tester pointed out my rear lights could have goldfish in them!!!
I presume the seal is gone but I have no water in the boot but I.m parked rear end down on the drive!!! So maybe just lucky ... I had the lights off recently and the seals looked pretty good maybe they just need tightening ?? Can I get the seals at the dealer!!!
Cheers

Post Tue May 17, 2016 10:17 pm

Yes ask Cotswolds on here, surprising price for what it is

Post Tue May 17, 2016 11:08 pm

My lights are slightly cracked so if seals are expensive I don't want to put new seals on. ..
I presume all e30 lights are interchangeable? Or are touring and cabriolet different.

Post Wed May 18, 2016 5:33 pm

Does anyone know if all e30 rear lights are the same? Or are touring and cabriolet different?
Any info would be great. ...

Post Wed May 18, 2016 5:36 pm

Touring and cabriolet are the same. The only difference is between facelift and pre-facelift.

Post Wed May 18, 2016 7:42 pm

There is the " cheaper possible fix of clean up seal then rub general purpose grease into the seal"

Is it a lot of water or a small amount?

What type is it... Saloon? touring? Got a sunroof? Etc

Post Wed May 18, 2016 9:31 pm

Just NO bathroom sealant,its smells vineary because its got acidic base,it will eat the paint then metal

Post Wed May 18, 2016 11:10 pm

Water was only in the orange indicator section which is cracked both sides....think this is the cause as I checked the seals before I refitted them...
New lights for me I think! !!