thefrog

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2023

• #1

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

Well-Known Member

• Dec 13, 2023

• #2

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

Well-Known Member

Full Member

• Dec 13, 2023

• #3

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

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

 

thefrog

Active Member

• Dec 13, 2023

• #4

Thanks for this, I understand now.

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

 

Nodge68

Well-Known Member

• Dec 13, 2023

• #5

thefrog said:

Thanks for this, I understand now.

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

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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

Active Member

• Dec 14, 2023

• #6

Nodge68 said:

the boot door and window also needs accurate adjustment,

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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

Well-Known Member

• Dec 14, 2023

• #7

thefrog said:

Has someone had this problem ?

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Anyone who has ever owned a Freelander 1 I reckon.