CLK wet boot ,water getting in

[GialloEvoII]

Hi i have a 2002 clk cabriolet, The floor of the boot is getting very wet and the spare wheel well, any ideas where to start looking

Many thanks

 

[anyweb]

the boot lock itself

 

[GialloEvoII]

the boot lock itself

I am not sure about that with mine as i have not noticed water pouring out when i open the boot

 

[Dec]

It’s very hard to see the entry of a small amount of water into the boot, if you get a roll of blue paper toweling, the sort used by garage mechanics, which turns a darker shade of blue when wet.

Having dyed the boot, place clumps of the paper in every conceivable nook and cranny in the boot and around each light cluster, lock etc simulate rain with a hose checking the condition of the paper every few minutes.

This will give you a good indication of the source of the water.

Dec

 

[GialloEvoII]

It’s very hard to see the entry of a small amount of water into the boot, if you get a roll of blue paper toweling, the sort used by garage mechanics, which turns a darker shade of blue when wet.

Having dyed the boot, place clumps of the paper in every conceivable nook and cranny in the boot and around each light cluster, lock etc simulate rain with a hose checking the condition of the paper every few minutes.

This will give you a good indication of the source of the water.

Dec

ok

will give it a go ta

 

[anyweb]

It’s very hard to see the entry of a small amount of water into the boot, if you get a roll of blue paper toweling, the sort used by garage mechanics, which turns a darker shade of blue when wet.

Having dyed the boot, place clumps of the paper in every conceivable nook and cranny in the boot and around each light cluster, lock etc simulate rain with a hose checking the condition of the paper every few minutes.

This will give you a good indication of the source of the water.

Dec

good idea Dec but do you mean

'having DRYED the boot' instead of dyed ?



cheers
anyweb

 

[Dec]

Yes, thanks for that, it should be Dryed, funny error that, because the blue paper I refer to can actually stain carpet blue if it is left in contact with if for long periods, I better PM yourman (GialloEvoII)
this info just in case.

Dec

 

[GialloEvoII]

Well had another look today, it has been wet for a while,i checked the drains were clear at the top , they are but the boot area is wet in the wheel well, and the cd changer area too,\ carpet also very wet on the other side too......lots of water.

 

[Dec]

On a W202, attached to the bottom of the radio aerial there is a tube to allow water entering via the Arial mast when extended, to escape through the drain hole in the bottom of the boot floor, may be yours has the same set up.

Dec

 

[GialloEvoII]

On a W202, attached to the bottom of the radio aerial there is a tube to allow water entering via the Arial mast when extended, to escape through the drain hole in the bottom of the boot floor, may be yours has the same set up.

Dec

The aerial is a rubber one on the rear quater, but does not extend, but i am thinking some kind of drain blockage!


I will keep looking!