Re: Still getting water in trunk
Hi,
I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
Hi,
I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:3308-45BFD2D9-1354@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net: > Hi, > I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & > mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears > in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? > > Yep. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:3308-45BFD2D9-1354@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net: > Hi, > I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & > mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears > in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? > > Yep. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:3308-45BFD2D9-1354@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net: > Hi, > I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & > mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears > in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? > > Yep. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
piperspost@webtv.net wrote in news:3308-45BFD2D9-1354@storefull-
3333.bay.webtv.net: > Hi, > I took the car today to Honda & after a test with a water hose & > mechanic in the trunk. They state that the water is coming from 2 tears > in the gasket that outlines the trunk. Is that possible? > > Yep. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:30:49 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote: > >No, you are not supposed to use sealant. You are however, supposed to make >sure the sealing surfaces are clean, dry, and free from rust. New gaskets >can't seal on a rough surface. > >The OP has not stated whether he had a problem with moisture in the >taillamp assemblies, which is the first sign new gaskets are needed. > >My suggestion to the OP: Remove carpet and all trim panels from trunk area. >Take car through a car wash, with an alert helper back there with a strong >flashlight. Leaks should hopefully be evident. Ok then. The surfaces (mine, not the OP), were clean and dry. |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:30:49 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote: > >No, you are not supposed to use sealant. You are however, supposed to make >sure the sealing surfaces are clean, dry, and free from rust. New gaskets >can't seal on a rough surface. > >The OP has not stated whether he had a problem with moisture in the >taillamp assemblies, which is the first sign new gaskets are needed. > >My suggestion to the OP: Remove carpet and all trim panels from trunk area. >Take car through a car wash, with an alert helper back there with a strong >flashlight. Leaks should hopefully be evident. Ok then. The surfaces (mine, not the OP), were clean and dry. |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:30:49 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote: > >No, you are not supposed to use sealant. You are however, supposed to make >sure the sealing surfaces are clean, dry, and free from rust. New gaskets >can't seal on a rough surface. > >The OP has not stated whether he had a problem with moisture in the >taillamp assemblies, which is the first sign new gaskets are needed. > >My suggestion to the OP: Remove carpet and all trim panels from trunk area. >Take car through a car wash, with an alert helper back there with a strong >flashlight. Leaks should hopefully be evident. Ok then. The surfaces (mine, not the OP), were clean and dry. |
Re: Still getting water in trunk
On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 23:30:49 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote: > >No, you are not supposed to use sealant. You are however, supposed to make >sure the sealing surfaces are clean, dry, and free from rust. New gaskets >can't seal on a rough surface. > >The OP has not stated whether he had a problem with moisture in the >taillamp assemblies, which is the first sign new gaskets are needed. > >My suggestion to the OP: Remove carpet and all trim panels from trunk area. >Take car through a car wash, with an alert helper back there with a strong >flashlight. Leaks should hopefully be evident. Ok then. The surfaces (mine, not the OP), were clean and dry. |
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