Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
The old sealant will be holding it - I had to carefully lever and push from underneath to break the seal. If I remember I used a bent screwdriver to scrape away at the sealant from underneath. I did... |
Thanked 2 times Posted by Biggles1957 on 27 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
I would very surprised if you have anything other than the spoiler seal issue. The boot panel doesn't always show signs of damp. I think that's because of the material used to make it rigid must have ... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by MGmike on 23 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
I don't understand either - remove the boot lid liner and just undo the set screws that hold the whole spoiler 'cassette' to the boot lid. No need to fiddle with any other screws - the whole thing li... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by Biggles1957 on 26 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
Candide wrote ... I also realised I can try the screws whilst the spoiler is up when parked without having to strip it all down until I'm sure all the screws will come out. I don't understand what you'r... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by MGmike on 26 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
There's no need to remove the spoiler cover. In fact there's no need to do most of these! Items 3 - 6 & 8 not required. What you do need to do is remove the one 10mm bolt that holds the unit to the ... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by MGmike on 27 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
What Mike says! |
Thanked 1 time Posted by Biggles1957 on 27 March 2023 |
Spoke Too Soon! Water Still In Boot! Forum -> The Garage |
I'm obviously missing something very obvious here! All 12 nuts are removed, the 10 mm nut is removed, all other things removed as required but it doesn't budge. Does this need 2 people? Do I need some... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by Candide on 27 March 2023 |
Front anti-roll bar bushes and drop links Forum -> The Garage |
Many thanks! |
Thanked 1 time Posted by Biggles1957 on 18 March 2023 |
Front anti-roll bar bushes and drop links Forum -> The Garage |
Ok if your not using a hoist carry out this way. Set the suspension to high, block car under the four sill marking positions. Return the suspension settings to low and carry out work as required. |
Thanked 1 time Posted by speedfix on 18 March 2023 |
Leaking Rear Window Forum -> The Garage |
UPDATE: I eventually found a small glazing company that offered to apply some new sealant which they have done very well, making a very neat job such that you can only tell when you are very close to ... |
Thanked 1 time Posted by Candide on 21 March 2023 |