Date:         Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:01:42 -0700
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when
              it rains
Comments: To: David White <sirgrumpsalot@GMAIL.COM>
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Interesting that the water is coming in from those vents. Is the fibreglass insulation wet? 

A wild guess would be a torn or missing rubber boot at top of hatch - rear wiper services or on the other side, rear fogger wiring.

(If you have a rear wiper, maybe check around wiper shaft)

Also, have a look at the screws that hold on interior panels (and snaps for rear bug screen). Perhaps one or two are missing and hole allowing water in?

alistair




On 2012-04-30, at 4:38 PM, David White wrote:

> 84 Westie. The internal seal around the hatch is relatively new and in
> one piece all the way around. The window gasket is probably original.
> There are no leaves or other debris along the top channel. The rear
> hatch has plywood on the inside covering the latch mechanism, not sure
> if a previous owner did this or if it is stock. Looks like there is
> Corning insulation under there too.The door matches the rest of the
> car and I can't find any major body work that has been performed on
> the rear end.  Rain water seems to be entering the car via the vents
> along the bottom of the hatch, which usually gets the rear bed wet in
> the passenger's corner and puddles just inside the hatch seal.    Any
> suggestions?
> 
> Thanks,
> David