soaking wet cabby

[tommype30cab]

hi everyone, im sure this has been said before but im at my wits end with my cabby, it leaks and leaks and leaks. the boot has condensation on the lid and the carpet is soaked, the hood storage area is soaked (the little bit of grey fabric is ringing wet and about an 1.5 inches of water has collected in the front corners where the roof mechanism is) and when i took the rear bench out recently the passengers side had about half inch of water in it. if this carrys on im gonna have no rear end left. please help

P.S. the roof is fine, its almost brand new and the car is rust free so there are no holes im aware of. The only thing ive noticed is that the boot lid doesnt quite sit level, the passengers side is slightly higher. thanks again, Tom

[orangecurry]

if there is water in the hood compartment, the drain holes there might be blocked.

Try wiggling some wire in/around where the hood is bolted to the car body; it's hard to explain but there is a hole in there on each side... it drains out about halfway along the sill on both sides of the car.

Test this by pouring a cup of water into the hood compartment (right where the hood frame is bolted), make sure the car is parked fairly level, and you'll see the water dripping out... unless it's blocked of course

[mrLEE30]

also best bet is to park with the nose uphill if possible, the water can collect in the boot seal and eventually fill up and spill into the boot if you have the nose down.

[tommype30cab]

the car is parked on level ground mate but ill remember that

orangecurry ive looked for that drain hole and i cant see it (probably a sign that its blocked i guess) ive poked around with a coat hanger and im waitin to see if the water level drops.

has anybody else got any ideas? thanks for the help guys

[DaveD]

look on page 2 of this thread for the pics but read the whole thread

http://www.e30zone.net/modules.php?name ... n&start=25

[orangecurry]

well found Dave... (aren't you skiing yet? )

tommy - is it really gunky where the hood frame attaches to the body? Get an old toothbrush and clean it all out if you can't see the drain hole.

[Gouki]

have you checked your rear lights, i had a wet boot because of rear lights not titghtened up properly, check the seals, water can leak in that way and eventually build up.

[DaveD]

well found Dave... (aren't you skiing yet? )

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2 weeks on Saturday to Austria, 20th of Jan to Bulgaria.......

[mrLEE30]

25 Feb 10 days in Austria, boarding of course!!

[DaveD]

hooligan!!!!

[orangecurry]

boarders! = people who can't ski!

[tommype30cab]

Problem solved (i think). thanks to dave for the link, i had a look for past topics but mustve missed that one
Ive cleared the drain holes and water comes out the sill and also on the passengers side of the roof compartment there are 3 screws that have been letting water in to the boot cos when ive been cornering the water has been chucked everywhere. I decided my choices were seal up the 3 screw holes or slow down round corners........ so out came the silicone . Thanks everyone

[gooner1]

Just as a matter of interest re the bootlid sitting slightly proud on passengers side, is this a common
thing on E30,s .Mine has been like that since i got it and have noticed this on other peoples cars.H ave
learnt to live with it but it does spoil the look.

[DaveD]

show us a pic...mine doesn't

[Brianmoooore]

Panel gaps on any BMW should be as close to perfect as it can be. If any gap isn't perfect, it's either out of adjustment or bent. If it's bent, then bend it the other way. It's made of steel and steel bends!

[orangecurry]

I think this is down to women putting big things in the boot, too big, then slamming the lid down....

[Brianmoooore]

I think this is down to women putting big things in the boot, too big, then slamming the lid down....

Oh dear, flame suit on!

[tommype30cab]

lol and i thought that was just my car! ive tried adjusting it but no joy, ive also bent it but im a bit paranoid about going too much i might give it a go though. btw if its a cab open the roof compartment and there are 3 bolts(13mm i think!) that adjust the height of the boot, its a tricky job to do on your own but it does help a bit.

[gooner1]

Not the best of picture but passenger side is clearly not sitting right.Tommy pe, the 3 bolts you describe are they in the part where roof folds into.Will have a look as soon as it stops chucking it down.

[tommype30cab]

yes gooner1 the bolts are in the hood compartment. the boot adjuster bolts are at the back on the upright wall in a triangle shape, when you loosen them youll see the boot rise up, i suggest you employ a heavy mate to sit on it lol, let me know how u get on mate