The wheel well in the trunk of my car gets completely soaked after a heavy rain and also the rear floors are slightly. I'm assuming I have a leak, I just need to know where it might be at. Also what I might be able to do to fix it.
2007-01-03 02:45:18 · 7 answers · asked by Scott K 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
The wheel well in the trunk of my car gets completely soaked after a heavy rain and also the rear floors are slightly. I'm assuming I have a leak, I just need to know where it might be at. Also what I might be able to do to fix it. Its a 1996 Dodge Neon.
2007-01-03 03:00:06 · update #1
Corner of the rear window or trunk hinge.
Check these. There's a gasket around the hatch or trunk openings that keeps water out. There's a gasket around the rear window too. Could be body rust, but that's a body repair issue.
2007-01-03 02:49:15 · answer #1 · answered by Cameron L 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your seal around you trunk is bad. Probably if your rear floors are getting wet to, the leak may be next to the rear window on the trunk.
Go to your local car shop tell em you need a new seal for your trunk. make sure you know the make and model of your car. Ask them to get you the sealent to apply to the new rubber seal or it wont stick. Take the old one off and clean the area as well as you can before applying the new one. Even ask the guys at the store for some advice if need be. Some of these auto stores dont mind helpin out.
2007-01-03 02:59:35 · answer #2 · answered by ZORA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look under the car and/or pick up the mat or carpet in the trunk and look for a hole. Could be spraying up or in from a hole created by rust. When it is raining look for leaks. Can't see a drip if it isn't raining. One more way to tell if it is a leak or a hole is NOT drive the car when it rains. Water will NOT splash up when it isn't moving and that will tell you it's a leak and not a body issue. If it is a leak, silicone applied to the spot will usually seal it(unless it is a seal and you will have to replace that.) and body can be patched with sheet metal, pop rivets, putty or tiger hair and some primer. Paint is optional if under or where you can see it. It is cosmetic only for looks. if it's rusting underneath, patch all areas and spray with undercoating to prevent rust thru again plus spray all undercarriage with it for preventative measures.
2007-01-03 03:00:20 · answer #3 · answered by Deb 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with everyone else, there is caulking seams in the fender well and check the seals on the glass and the trunk seal too... but what everyone seems to forget to tell you: you can check all your glass seals out with a helper holding a garden hose while you are in the car looking for leaks....
2007-01-03 03:37:54 · answer #4 · answered by streetrodmaniac 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you need to look around the back glass or the trunk seal on it,,it has to be leaking somewhere in that area to be getting the wheel well wet on it would have helped if you would have said what kind of a vehicle it is,,but either way it has to be coming in around the seal somewhere,,good luck hope this help,s.
2007-01-03 02:58:42 · answer #5 · answered by dodge man 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check to see if it has a gasket between the brake light housing and the body. On my car if that gasket is worn water will come in to the back of the car when it rains.
2007-01-03 03:03:40 · answer #6 · answered by DialM4Speed 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is appalling!
I had the same problem with my 1997 Neon.
Now I have a good condition 2003 Neon and found water on the right, back mat.
I think this will be my last.
2007-01-05 01:39:24 · answer #7 · answered by Silentbob 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋