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FF.Com.Au Hardcore
Join Date: Jul 2010
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my au xr6 boot lid fills up with water behind the number plate and when u open the boot it drips on the carpet its not a great deal but annoying.the boot lid is sealing on the rubber,spoiler is sealed and no holes where it can get in.it seemto get in over a period of time when it rains(moderate to heavy)eg overnight.any help would be appreciated thanks
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Location: Foothills of the Macedon Ranges
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I cant remember my AU but the BA and FG have two rubber grommets along the bottom frame of the bootlid which blocks off the drainholes. Have a look along there, remove them and see if that helps. The water is probably coming from the spoiler attachment holes under the spoiler, the soft seals tend not to work too well. I replaced them on my BA with a better rubber seal from Clark Rubber. Also could be from the number plate attachment holes.
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CNC fixer guy
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne Vic
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You see plenty of au sedans with rust on the back of the boot. Prob where the water collects.
Cant remember if its coz they have spoilers or just the garnish or possibly the angle of parking in the rain?
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Join Date: Nov 2007
Location: Launceston TAS
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Yeah the wing rubbers are knackered. They get hard with age and allow wather to seep through. Just make some new ones out of thin rubber mat using the factory ones as a template. Or pulk off the wing and whack some silicone around the holes.
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CNC fixer guy
Join Date: Sep 2006
Location: Melbourne Vic
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Pull off the boot garnish above the number plate and check for leaks there too.
I have noted au sedans without spoilers rusting on the lower edges.
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