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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:57 am

Found this rust in my boot after I found some water any ideas guys
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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 11:59 am

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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 1:57 pm

Check the rear light seals for a start.
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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:22 pm

If it's a Chromie check the bumper end cap seal securing screws as another point of entry for the water. They should have a spacer/seal on them to stop the water getting in to the boot wells through the double skin. Either renew the seal or put some sealer in there with the screw.
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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:35 pm

If the car has been parked looking downhill, it could be as simple as the boot hinge and catch needing adjustment. If the boot will lock with the lightest pressure, then it probably does.
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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 4:52 pm

Brianmoooore wrote: ↑
Tue Aug 18, 2020 2:35 pm
 If the car has been parked looking downhill, it could be as simple as the boot hinge and catch needing adjustment. If the boot will lock with the lightest pressure, then it probably does.
Ah yes check the rubbers as they can shrink when not conditioned.
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Post Tue Aug 18, 2020 6:04 pm

i saw the post about this on FB looks like the lip of the inner arch has rusted out.
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Post Wed Aug 19, 2020 6:39 am

I watched your video on FB, your inner arch has rotted out.

Check the other side too, the exact same thing had happened to mine
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