Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
"Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in news:MptCh.4216
$Jl.2153@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net: > > "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message > news:Xns98DCD7D322A36tegger@207.14.116.130... >> >> >> IF I EVER FIND IT!...it will make the FAQ page. >> >> Leaks are most annoying, you know? > > I meant the topic of "trunk leaks" in general. :-) > > Oh. Well, one day... I did take pics of when I changed my taillight gaskets last fall, but haven't done anything with them yet. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in news:Xns98DCDFE18217Ftegger@
207.14.116.130: > "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in news:MptCh.4216 > $Jl.2153@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net: > >> >> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message >> news:Xns98DCD7D322A36tegger@207.14.116.130... > >>> >>> >>> IF I EVER FIND IT!...it will make the FAQ page. >>> >>> Leaks are most annoying, you know? >> >> I meant the topic of "trunk leaks" in general. :-) >> >> > > > > Oh. Well, one day... > > I did take pics of when I changed my taillight gaskets last fall, but > haven't done anything with them yet. > > In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of *solved* leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a page. I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid time to the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
On Tue, 20 Feb 2007 12:00:51 +0000 (UTC), Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m>
wrote: >Tegger <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in news:Xns98DCDFE18217Ftegger@ >207.14.116.130: > >> "Elle" <honda.lioness@nospam.earthlink.net> wrote in news:MptCh.4216 >> $Jl.2153@newsread3.news.pas.earthlink.net: >> >>> >>> "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote in message >>> news:Xns98DCD7D322A36tegger@207.14.116.130... >> >>>> >>>> >>>> IF I EVER FIND IT!...it will make the FAQ page. >>>> >>>> Leaks are most annoying, you know? >>> >>> I meant the topic of "trunk leaks" in general. :-) >>> >>> >> >> >> >> Oh. Well, one day... >> >> I did take pics of when I changed my taillight gaskets last fall, but >> haven't done anything with them yet. >> >> > > > >In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of *solved* >leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a page. > >I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid time to >the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June. I've got a leak into my kitchen from the shower above. But whether it's the water intake, drain, or pan, I have no idea. Wrong newsgroup of course, but leaks in any area are annoying and hard to find. Water may always try to get to the lowest point, but it can take some pretty circuitous routes to get there. |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
"Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote:
> > In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of *solved* > leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a page. > > I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid time to > the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June. > -- > Tegger > > The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ > www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ I'll take some photos of the leak around the ventilation outflow valve, and my efforts to resolve it. I'll post 'em if I solve the leak successfully. -Mark |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
"Mark" <anon40629@hotmail.com> wrote in
news:1171983761.518744@bubbleator.drizzle.com: > "Tegger" <tegger@tegger.c0m> wrote: >> >> In the meantime, if anyone else has photos and text writeups of >> *solved* leak problems, I can add those to my to-do list for such a >> page. >> >> I've been waiting for work to slow down so I can devote some solid >> time to the site, but it's been gangbusters since last June. >> >> >> > > I'll take some photos of the leak around the ventilation outflow > valve, and my efforts to resolve it. I'll post 'em if I solve the leak > successfully. > That would be nice, thanks. -- Tegger The Unofficial Honda/Acura FAQ www.tegger.com/hondafaq/ |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
I still can't locate the leak that I am getting on the left side of my
trunk. I had the gaskets changed in the taillights & still was getting water in the trunk. I than took it to Honda & they insist it is getting in from a tear that I have in the gasket that lines the trunk. I don't think that is the problem.....any advice?/ |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote:
>I still can't locate the leak that I am getting on the left side of my > trunk. I had the gaskets changed in the taillights & still was getting > water in the trunk. I than took it to Honda & they insist it is getting > in from a tear that I have in the gasket that lines the trunk. I don't > think that is the problem.....any advice?/ Which model and year? If it's a 1991-ish Accord, then I suggest you investigate the air outflow valve as a possible cause. That was the source of the leak in the lefthand side of the trunk in my car. I removed it today, cleaned it up, and reinstalled it with lots of silicone caulk. I plan to test it tomorrow after the silicone has had 24 hours to set. -Mark |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
Mark,
I have a 1993 Honda Civic EX Four Door Sedan.....any suggestions what to check?? |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote:
> Mark, > I have a 1993 Honda Civic EX Four Door Sedan.....any suggestions > what to check?? Sorry, my Honda knowledge is limited to my 1991 Accord. Having said that, the likely causes may be similar to the known leak sources in the early-nineties Accord. In the latter case, everyone seems to agree that the taillight gaskets are the most likely culprit. You mentioned that your leak is at a corner of the trunk. Where is the air outflow valve? Look for a small grille in one of the trunk side panels. If your leak is in that area then that is a possible culprit. Does the rear seat fold down and give you access to the trunk? If so then I suggest you remove all the trim from the trunk. Then have a friend spray water over the trunk area while you poke your head into the trunk from the back seat. Use a flashlight and look for the leak source. This is how I verified the leak at the outflow valve. Do you have a factory sunroof? The sunroof on my Accord has drain tubes running down both sides of the car and exiting through the trunk sides. This can also be a source of leaks. Good luck! -Mark |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
Yes I have a Factory Sunroof...where would I find the drain tubes? After
I brought the car to Honda & they did a check which included using a hose over the trunk, they said the water was coming in through a tear in the gasket that goes around the trunk....is that possible?? |
Re: Trunk leaks in 1991 Accord
<piperspost@webtv.net> wrote:
> Yes I have a Factory Sunroof...where would I find the drain tubes? After > I brought the car to Honda & they did a check which included using a > hose over the trunk, they said the water was coming in through a tear in > the gasket that goes around the trunk....is that possible?? > On my 1991 Accord the sunroof channel drains through a pair of clear plastic tubes about 5/8" in diameter. They run down each side of the car, behind the trunk side panels, and terminate at small exit pipes on each side of the trunk. Both exit points were exposed when I removed the rear bumper. The ventilation outflow valve and the sunroof drains on the Accord are covered by the rear bumper wraparounds. I assume that "the gasket that goes around the trunk" is the rubber seal. But I still think your best bet is to remove the trunk upholstery, get inside the trunk with a flashlight, and have a buddy thoroughly water the back of the car with a garden hose. Pretend you're spelunking. -Mark |
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