Water leak in the rear boot

[Paul Dean]

Hi 

 

guys/girls

 

has anyone had leaking in the when it rains? I have a base 987 2007 and just started getting water ingress, I’ve lowered the rubber boot lid adjusters as far as they will go , but it’s not solved the issue , the seal looks good and the drain holes are clear so I’m at a loss

[Aaron]

The seal looks damaged in your image.  Has it dipped/sunk in where the water spot is?

[Paul Dean]

Hi Aaron 

 

the seal looks good I’ll try upload a better picture later, it water making it look damaged , 

 

I cant see that it’s dipping/sunk but I’ve not had the car long so wouldn’t know how high a new seal would sit 

[Paul Dean]

1 hour ago, Aaron said:

The seal looks damaged in your image.  Has it dipped/sunk in where the water spot is?

 

Just now, Paul Dean said:

Hi Aaron 

 

the seal looks good I’ll try upload a better picture later, it water making it look damaged , 

 

I cant see that it’s dipping/sunk but I’ve not had the car long so wouldn’t know how high a new seal would sit 

 

[Ben]

I've not had this particular problem,  but there are a few good suggestions of areas to check here:

 

https://www.planet-9.com/threads/2009-cayman-with-wet-carpet-to-driver-side-rear-trunk-area.64942/

 

 

[Paul Dean]

3 hours ago, Ben said:

I've not had this particular problem,  but there are a few good suggestions of areas to check here:

 

https://www.planet-9.com/threads/2009-cayman-with-wet-carpet-to-driver-side-rear-trunk-area.64942/

 

 

 

[Paul Dean]

Hi Ben 

thanks  for the reply 

these seem to be lower leaks from light clusters etc , mine is coming over the seal as if the seal is not doing its job or boot lid sealing the gap 

[Aaron]

6 hours ago, Paul Dean said:

Hi Ben 

thanks  for the reply 

these seem to be lower leaks from light clusters etc , mine is coming over the seal as if the seal is not doing its job or boot lid sealing the gap 

 

You can remove the seal, leave it in hot water for a bit and then reseat it.  The heat may help the rubber regain its original shape. 

 

Failing that, it sounds like it's time for a new seal.

[Paul Dean]

I’m hoping to take it off today, weather permitting 👍

[Ben]

Some of this may help too 

 

https://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/sonax-gummipflege-rubber-treatment-stick

[Paul Dean]

Thanks for this guys

 

I took the seal off today and rotated it about six inches, I have washed the car with no water coming in, but I’ll see how it goes after a few days of rain before refitting the carpet. I’ll more than likely get a replacement seal in the new year though 

[Paul Dean]

Bit the bullet yesterday and paid the £97 for a new seal from ml performance, hopefully this will sort it or the missus will kick my danglies, I’m also ordering a gummie pfledge stick to treat all the rubbers 👍

[Aaron]

Did it start leaking again or are you changing it as a precaution?  Shame if it's started leaking again.  It's an usual seal to fail as far as I know.

[Paul Dean]

13 hours ago, Aaron said:

Did it start leaking again or are you changing it as a precaution?  Shame if it's started leaking again.  It's a usual seal to fail as far as I know.I

[Paul Dean]

It started leaking again 

[Aaron]

Shame.  First I've heard of this seal failing.  Let us know how the replacement goes!

[Paul Dean]

On 31/12/2024 at 15:41, Aaron said:

Shame.  First I've heard of this seal failing.  Let us know how the replacement goes!

Will do 

 

it’s being shipped on Monday