Trunk leak '02
Here's a good thread on the problem: https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-m...argo-area.html
You might also check the gutters on the back of your hatch to make sure they aren't clogged. They allow the water to collect under the hatch and run out behind the bumper. There is also a drain tube that dumps water collected by the power antenna. If that comes out of place, it could also dump in to the area. I'm not sure how much water is actually getting in for your case.
You might also check the gutters on the back of your hatch to make sure they aren't clogged. They allow the water to collect under the hatch and run out behind the bumper. There is also a drain tube that dumps water collected by the power antenna. If that comes out of place, it could also dump in to the area. I'm not sure how much water is actually getting in for your case.
something else to check, I built a sub box for the t-top area for a buddy of mine and some time later he had pulled everything out and the bottom of the box was covered in black mold and that got me to looking at his car and what had happened was the bottom seal of the rear hatch glass had popped loose (you could push on the glass and see it move separately from the hatch), you might want to check that.
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I have had this happen to me once in the winter and once during a heavy rain storm while the car was under a cover. I found both times that I had the hatch shut but not all the way. It is kind of a two latch system, make sure the hatch is closed firmly.
Also check the weather stripping.
Also check the weather stripping.
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leak i found the leak. its the weatherstrip around the trunk corners. leaking where it attaches to the sheet metal. i dont think the yellow weatherstrip adhesive is the right product for the job. Any ideas?
I have a 1988 T/A with a notchback and the glass was moved as well due to years of snow and what not sitting on the window. Personally as for sealant, I go with 3M RTV all day anyday. I don't trust any others.
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I know this is an old post, but did you ever find a way to stop the leak? I'm having the same problem on my 1995. The water seems to be seeping slowly underneath the seal where it attaches to the metal in the corner. I was thinking about using some bathroom caulk on it, but not sure how well it would work.
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You shouldn't need any kind of sealant or anything. The weather strip should do the job on its own. The adhesive is only there to hold the weather strip in place. If water is getting in around your weather strip, then you have an issue with your hatch alignment or a worn out weather strip and should replace it. I've never been a fan of hack repairs, fit it the right way. New weather strip or align the hatch.