legacy RS - boot (trunk) leaking

Mops · 06-30-2002, 10:27 PM

Hey all.
I own a 1994 ('95 model in US) legacy RS with EJ20 twin-turbo engine. I got small problem - whenever it rains, the carpets in my boot (trunk) are wet - and because of humididyt theres unpleasant smell. Theres quite a bit of water getting there every time it rains. I was just wondering whether anyone else had that problem and fixed it - as tere are no visible sings of where it could be leaking. Help is greatly appreciates

thanks in advance

Matthew.

The Real Oaf · 07-01-2002, 12:03 AM

I have a leak-free wagon, but try this:

Using an assistant that you trust, climb into the trunk, with flashlight/torch in hand, & have the assistant close the boot.
With the assistant flooding the rear half of the car with a hose, look for leaks.
This method is the only sure way of finding the leak(s).

Paul

nuburu2 · 07-01-2002, 01:05 AM

And be sure it's someone you trust!!

Glenn O

sovereignmk1 · 07-01-2002, 01:33 AM

"HELP, HELP!!! I cant Get out!!!"

If you have the option, you can put down your rear passenger seats and slide in from the interior to watch for water.

/Mark

Subietonic · 07-01-2002, 02:29 AM

If you don't see it coming in from the top (the boot), check the fender wells on both sides to see if maybe there is some intrusion coming in there. Spray up and inside your wheel wells with a hose, sort of like your wheels would throw up the water from the road, and then check the wells to see if water has gotten in.

Good luck!
Br, Dale

waldrm · 07-01-2002, 09:15 AM

Cover the rubber seal with baby powder, gently close the boot and wash around the perimeter with a hose. If the seal leaks the powder will be gone. Could also be a bad rear glass seal or clogged rear sunroof drain tubes.

06-30-2002, 10:27 PM	#1
Mops Scooby Newbie Member#: 16845 Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Auckland, NZ Vehicle: 1994 Legacy RS Navy Blue	legacy RS - boot (trunk) leaking Hey all. I own a 1994 ('95 model in US) legacy RS with EJ20 twin-turbo engine. I got small problem - whenever it rains, the carpets in my boot (trunk) are wet - and because of humididyt theres unpleasant smell. Theres quite a bit of water getting there every time it rains. I was just wondering whether anyone else had that problem and fixed it - as tere are no visible sings of where it could be leaking. Help is greatly appreciates thanks in advance Matthew.

07-01-2002, 01:33 AM	#4
sovereignmk1 Scooby Specialist Member#: 11858 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: NWIC Location: Spokane Valley WA Vehicle: 1998 Silver Legacy	"HELP, HELP!!! I cant Get out!!!" If you have the option, you can put down your rear passenger seats and slide in from the interior to watch for water. /Mark Last edited by sovereignmk1; 07-01-2002 at 01:46 AM.

07-01-2002, 02:29 AM	#5
Subietonic Scooby Specialist Member#: 12588 Join Date: Nov 2001 Chapter/Region: SCIC Location: Low Country, SC Vehicle: Four Count 'em GF5,BDA,BD5, BP5	Another possibility If you don't see it coming in from the top (the boot), check the fender wells on both sides to see if maybe there is some intrusion coming in there. Spray up and inside your wheel wells with a hose, sort of like your wheels would throw up the water from the road, and then check the wells to see if water has gotten in. Good luck! Br, Dale

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07-01-2002, 12:03 AM	#2
The Real Oaf Scooby Newbie Member#: 6608 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Cool, Ca Vehicle: 1996 Legacy Outback	I have a leak-free wagon, but try this: Using an assistant that you trust, climb into the trunk, with flashlight/torch in hand, & have the assistant close the boot. With the assistant flooding the rear half of the car with a hose, look for leaks. This method is the only sure way of finding the leak(s). Paul

07-01-2002, 01:05 AM	#3
nuburu2 Scooby Specialist Member#: 2609 Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Roseville, Ca, USA Vehicle: 98 BK-GT White '97 SVX Ebony Pearl	And be sure it's someone you trust!! Glenn O

07-01-2002, 09:15 AM	#6
waldrm Scooby Newbie Member#: 14552 Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Long Beach, NC Vehicle: 1999 Outback 5Dr Dk Blue	Cover the rubber seal with baby powder, gently close the boot and wash around the perimeter with a hose. If the seal leaks the powder will be gone. Could also be a bad rear glass seal or clogged rear sunroof drain tubes.