puddle in the lower boot

thefrog · Dec 13, 2023

Hi Everyone,

I have a leak in the boot well, and I had to drill a hole under to let the water out (there are now plugs to remove). it's been raining for weeks and the water came back.

Has someone had this problem ?

Thanks

Alteredtech · Dec 13, 2023

Hi,

The water certainly comes from the boot window seal that is no longer good.
It's pretty common to have water in the boot on the freelander.

Regards.

Andy Warren · Dec 13, 2023

thefrog said:
Hi Everyone,

I have a leak in the boot well, and I had to drill a hole under to let the water out (there are now plugs to remove). it's been raining for weeks and the water came back.

Has someone had this problem ?

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Thanks

Commonly known as the fish tank. Good job you haven't got the subwoofer speaker in there.

thefrog · Dec 13, 2023

Thanks for this, I understand now.

Do you know if there is a cheap fix ? Or do i need a new seal ?

Nodge68 · Dec 13, 2023

thefrog said:
Thanks for this, I understand now.

Do you know if there is a cheap fix ? Or do i need a new seal ?

No cheap fix. A new seal is needed, but the boot door and window also needs accurate adjustment, or the seal will still leak.
Also sometimes the roof rusts through where the top gutter (above the window) is secured, which is also a source of leaks.

thefrog · Dec 14, 2023

Nodge68 said:
the boot door and window also needs accurate adjustment,

Thanks Nodge68
I've changed the rear window system in summer, cables and wheels, as it was stuck, and I can see now I haven't centered the window correctly !
I will do it this weekend and let you know

doriz · Dec 14, 2023

thefrog said:
Has someone had this problem ?

Anyone who has ever owned a Freelander 1 I reckon.

puddle in the lower boot

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