Swimming pool in the boot :|

[Chris_vw_1987]

I noticed just now when putting the bits in the boot there is a pool of water on either side of the boot..

I'm assuming this is coming from the rear lights but might be the spoiler?

This car does have gas struts on the boot, I had a quick look about but they look to be alright.

Any ideas?

Cheers

[bengould]

Rear lights, spoiler, gas strut mounts, boot lock seal and boot seal are the main culprits.

Ben.

[the edmundator]

Yes, there are lots of seals around the boot area, the only one I've never known give a problem is the seal for the rear screen.

[DannyH]

Don't forget the badge clips

[Chris_vw_1987]

I think its coming from the boot liners :s

[the edmundator]

Eh?

[Chris_vw_1987]

The rubber liner that goes around the...


Cheers!

[bengould]

[Chris_vw_1987]

Ohh dear... I suppose these will be hard to find now, right?

[bengould]

Probably, although from your picture neither seal looks that bad.
The rust may cause an issue, but you will be able to repair this and use the existing seals again.
Check all the other areas mentioned above first though, I would say it is more likely to be one of those.

Ben.

[the edmundator]

Tailgate seal is still available new from VW Heritage/VW Classic Parts. Screen seal probably is as well. Boot lock seal and light seals were also available last time I checked. Don't pay the inflated eBay prices for any of these.

[scrumpyone]

I got a tailgate seal from Heritage earlier this year £25 with club discount.

https://www.vwheritage.com/shop/3218277 ... src=slider

[Village Idiots]

I'd be very surprised if these are the source.
Seals round the windows, usually windscreens tend to leak after the spots of rust become serious rot.
I would think that the tailgate seal would need monsoon like conditions to leak in that area, unless the steel underneath is seriously bent.
Seals round the lamps are more suspect, as is the seal round the lock.

[scrumpyone]

I'd be very surprised if these are the source.
Seals round the windows, usually windscreens tend to leak after the spots of rust become serious rot.
I would think that the tailgate seal would need monsoon like conditions to leak in that area, unless the steel underneath is seriously bent.
Seals round the lamps are more suspect, as is the seal round the lock.

Exactly this.

[Chris_vw_1987]

Still looking for the source... thinking of removing the headlining from the car as I need to take a look at the sunroof and why is it catching.. could this be a source of the leak?