trunk is leaking!!!

fvillota · 09-23-2008, 11:09 PM

hey guys why is it that water gets into my trunk! or when i open it on a rainy day or something i see all the later comedown! and if i don't the whole bottom of the trunk is always wet! isn't this bad for the ecu?

91_mr2_boi · 09-23-2008, 11:29 PM

my buddy's trunk does this too and he has no idea so far what it is he's searched high and low for a hole or anything... i'll let you know if he ever finds out what it is

MR2 Drifter · 09-23-2008, 11:31 PM

It could be the headlights or your rubber seal that stops the water from going in the trunk came loose or is ripped

fvillota · 09-24-2008, 12:09 AM

thnaks guys lol but no no the seal is all good... its like the metal isnt welded or something!

Everett · 09-24-2008, 12:19 AM

I thought I heard something about this a long while ago. And they actually got in the trunk with a flashlight while someone sprayed it with a water hose, lol! I guess you really gotta trust your friends!

sw21turbo · 09-24-2008, 12:25 AM

If you have a 91-93, it's the seals on the wing, I'm having the same problem.

eckoman_pdx · 09-24-2008, 02:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Everett

I thought I heard something about this a long while ago. And they actually got in the trunk with a flashlight while someone sprayed it with a water hose, lol! I guess you really gotta trust your friends!

That's actually a pretty common way to find out where it's leaking from. That's how a lot of body shops track down leaks like that after a repair.

Try some Shin-Estu grease from Honda on the trunk seals. It's silicon based and made to rejuvenate seals, and unlike Vaseline it will not rot your seals, since this is what it's made for.

I have a 92 T-Top Turbo. When I bought my car, my trunk got wet in the rain. This stuff helped a TON.

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Ben · 09-24-2008, 03:40 AM

As mentioned, it could be wing seal gaskets, the rubber liner that goes around the trunk, or the antenna

deucesquared · 09-24-2008, 11:14 AM

When I bought my first deuce the previous owner had taken off the spoiler and simply (crappily) taped the holes left by the spoiler and I never had even the slightest drop of water in my trunk. So I would guess that the wing gaskets would not be the problem but thats just my 2 cents.

sw21turbo · 09-24-2008, 11:35 AM

bad wing seals are pretty common, The wing is just bolted on, and water collects in the wing causing water to seep through the holes in the fenders. As far as taping your wing seals, It might seal the holes, but the the tape will begin to deteriorate, And will eventually come off.

fvillota · 09-24-2008, 09:43 PM

thanks alot guys im gonn try that honda grease stuff

eckoman_pdx · 09-25-2008, 12:19 AM

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Originally Posted by fvillota

thanks alot guys im gonn try that honda grease stuff

You're welcome. I'm glad we could be of help!! As I said above, the Shin-Estu grease is great stuff, solved my trunk leak issues. It's a stellar product. Plus, you can use it on any of the seals; your t-top seals, door seals, frunk seals, etc, so it's defiantly a worthwhile pick up.

Basement Digital · 09-25-2008, 12:31 AM

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Originally Posted by eckoman_pdx

Try some Shin-Estu grease from Honda on the trunk seals. It's silicon based and made to rejuvenate seals, and unlike Vaseline it will not rot your seals, since this is what it's made for.

I told you guys Honda was good for something. Hahah.

eckoman_pdx · 09-25-2008, 12:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Basement Digital

I told you guys Honda was good for something. Hahah.

Hahaha, my other car's actually a Honda, so I don't hate

fidget · 09-25-2008, 12:37 AM

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Originally Posted by sw21turbo

If you have a 91-93, it's the seals on the wing, I'm having the same problem.

I had the same problem but it turned out to not be the seals on the wing at all rather the seals on the "Toyota" (word) emblem on the left side of the trunk.

fvillota · 09-25-2008, 02:32 PM

lmaooo imma check that out too!

NJMR2Fan · 05-15-2009, 01:14 PM

Having this same problem, took out the padding underneath the trunk liner and it was soaked! Now just letting it all air dry. Second time too! This is a bummer cuz I can fiigure out where the leak is coming from. If it were the antenna then the far right side would have water and it doesnt, only the center. Will try sealing the wing attachment holes and report back in a few months if everything stays dry. Any other suggestions? Please list them.

grizzy225 · 05-15-2009, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by fvillota

hey guys why is it that water gets into my trunk! or when i open it on a rainy day or something i see all the later comedown! and if i don't the whole bottom of the trunk is always wet! isn't this bad for the ecu?

hey mine is too

it never did before and then one day this year i checked for whatever reason and there was like an inch of water???

i cleaned it and dried it up and the carpet has been cleaned and dried since but every so often ive been checking and theres a little water?? not a lot but enough to see

i took out the antenna and the hole has been properly covered by the body shop... imma have to try the trunk seal and the wing seals...

ill keep you posted!!!

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09-23-2008, 11:29 PM	#2 (permalink)
91_mr2_boi Cage Fighter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Yorktown, VA Posts: 325 Thanks: 0 Thanked 7 Times in 6 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	my buddy's trunk does this too and he has no idea so far what it is he's searched high and low for a hole or anything... i'll let you know if he ever finds out what it is

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MR2 Drifter No Drifting Skills Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 948 Thanks: 3 Thanked 18 Times in 18 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	It could be the headlights or your rubber seal that stops the water from going in the trunk came loose or is ripped

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fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	thnaks guys lol but no no the seal is all good... its like the metal isnt welded or something!

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Everett Lovin' the curves! Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Decatur,IL/Solomons,MD Posts: 1,445 Thanks: 42 Thanked 65 Times in 59 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (7/100% )	I thought I heard something about this a long while ago. And they actually got in the trunk with a flashlight while someone sprayed it with a water hose, lol! I guess you really gotta trust your friends!

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sw21turbo Banned Seller Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/50% )	If you have a 91-93, it's the seals on the wing, I'm having the same problem.

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Ben Same In The End Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oceanside, CA / Reno, NV Posts: 4,274 Thanks: 20 Thanked 309 Times in 284 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (16/100% )	As mentioned, it could be wing seal gaskets, the rubber liner that goes around the trunk, or the antenna

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deucesquared Some Skills Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 50 Thanks: 5 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	When I bought my first deuce the previous owner had taken off the spoiler and simply (crappily) taped the holes left by the spoiler and I never had even the slightest drop of water in my trunk. So I would guess that the wing gaskets would not be the problem but thats just my 2 cents.

09-24-2008, 11:35 AM	#10 (permalink)
sw21turbo Banned Seller Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Michigan Posts: 93 Thanks: 2 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/50% )	bad wing seals are pretty common, The wing is just bolted on, and water collects in the wing causing water to seep through the holes in the fenders. As far as taping your wing seals, It might seal the holes, but the the tape will begin to deteriorate, And will eventually come off.

09-24-2008, 09:43 PM	#11 (permalink)
fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	thanks alot guys im gonn try that honda grease stuff

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fvillota Did you just press that? Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Miami Posts: 2,539 Thanks: 73 Thanked 52 Times in 52 Posts iTrader Rating: (11/100% )	lmaooo imma check that out too!

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NJMR2Fan What are skills? Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ Posts: 120 Thanks: 10 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Having this same problem, took out the padding underneath the trunk liner and it was soaked! Now just letting it all air dry. Second time too! This is a bummer cuz I can fiigure out where the leak is coming from. If it were the antenna then the far right side would have water and it doesnt, only the center. Will try sealing the wing attachment holes and report back in a few months if everything stays dry. Any other suggestions? Please list them.