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Topic: Trunk water leak
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1237
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-22-2001 12:37 AM
   
Like some of you know I just bought a 65 Mustang, I opened the trunk today and noticed water on the trunk floor, The trunk seal is in place and seems to be in good shape are there any problem areas to look at? The body seams are nice and sealed as well, I am kinda stumped? Any clues?
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mellowyellow
Gearhead Posts: 6609
From: So. Fl.
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 02-22-2001 07:39 AM
One way to isolate the leak is to get in the trunk with a flashlight. Have someone close the lid and run a hose around the seams with moderate pressure. Possibly the hinges can be lowered or latch moved a bit. It worked for me.
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Wicked-Toy
Gearhead Posts: 217
From: Richmond, VA USA
Registered: Jun 99
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posted 02-22-2001 07:41 AM
Probably leaks around the rear window and dropping in the trunk. My son's 68 does this a little in a hard rain. For now we just keep a towel under the leak to catch the water and change it out after it rains.
Keeps the trunk from filling up.------------------
Scott Akom
65 Coupe (Modified)
68 Coupe (Son's)
2000 GT Conv. (Wifes)
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SundanceKid
Gearhead Posts: 1237
From: UT
Registered: Feb 2001
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posted 02-22-2001 12:40 PM
I also thought it may be the rear window, When I get a new car the window seals usualy always needs to be replaced so hopefully that is it, as I planned to do that anyway.I had a car that I could never find the leak in the trunk even after several YEARS! between that and the cowl (I couldn't find that leak either!) I even went so far as to seal every seam and crack with seam sealer even if water never touched the seam before! The last resort I just welded in a patch panel for the cowl vent no more cowl no more leak? still leaked after that! LOL! Oh, that car wasn't a Mustang though.
Check the hinges to? I'll check those today.
Thanks for the help guys, it's always better if someone else has had the same problem and you can learn form their experiences! Thanks guys.
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42139
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-22-2001 12:50 PM
When I was a tech I used to use talcum powder to locate really hard to find leaks. Sometimes the water travels and makes it very hard to find the point of entry. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
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68 S-code GT
Gearhead Posts: 2194
From: Sayreville, NJ, US
Registered: Mar 2000
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posted 02-22-2001 01:08 PM
What?s with the talcum powder? Is it so you can trace where it came from? Did you check the taillights?
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SteveLaRiviere
Administrator Posts: 42139
From: Saco, Maine
Registered: May 99
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posted 02-22-2001 01:17 PM
Yes, you dust it around lightly, and pour just a little water, and you can see exactly where it first starts leaking in. ------------------
'72 Mustang Sprint Coupe 351C 4V/FMX/4.30 Trac Loc
'94 F-150 XL 5.8L/E4OD/3.55 Limited Slip
'97 Probe GTS 2.5L Disposable Commuter
"Ford! The closer YOU look, the better WE look!"
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Paul Leonard
Gearhead Posts: 108
From: NLR, AR, USA
Registered: May 2000
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posted 02-23-2001 09:50 AM
Steve,Thats a great Idea! I would have never thought of the powder trick. Paul
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66 coupe
Gearhead Posts: 234
From: Orlando, FL
Registered: Nov 99
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posted 02-23-2001 09:53 AM
Definitely check the taillights. The water runs down each side and directly over the lights. A bad gasket can cause significant amounts of water to get in the trunk.------------------
Jack Collins
'66 coupe
250 Crossflow / T-5
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