Leak in trunk area
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Leak in trunk area
Anyone ever have any water leak issues in a zo6/Frc trunk area? After a wash yesterday, i noticed a small amount of water coming in under the back window/front of trunk area. Car has never been hit or had glass replaced.
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If you're interested, I have a large Word file that discusses water leaks in the C5 - including I'm sure the Z06 model. If you'd like a copy, PM me your e-mail address.
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I found this somewhere else. But it is common. They had these issues when they first designed the hardtop and thought they had it fixed. Well they did for a while but comes back.
sounds like that's where it's coming from on yours.
A trip to the quarter car wash was all I needed. It is a small leak along the caulked body seam in front of the trunk seal. A little black caulk and she will be as good as new.
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Storage bins, LT & center collects water .
Anyways any help in tracking my leak, your files, would be highly appreciated!
thanks
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I think that it is safe to say that manufacturers do not guarantee that their vehicles will not leak water when subjected to the high pressure stream from the wand at a DIY car wash. In other words, this would almost certainly not be considered to be a warrantable defect by the manufacturer. If your seals can stand up to this high pressure stream, it is more of a happy coincidence, rather than a design requirement / intent. With age and exposure to the elements, rubber seals will gradually loose their elasticity and their propensity to leak will increase.
Obviously, I did not observe how the vehicle was washed, so all I am suggesting is that you be sure that you have reasonable expectations, before you turn this "problem" into a project.
Obviously, I did not observe how the vehicle was washed, so all I am suggesting is that you be sure that you have reasonable expectations, before you turn this "problem" into a project.
