Another Leaking Rear Screen ?

Post by **Kevin** » Tue Dec 09, 2003 6:59 pm

Decided to take Alfie for his monthly run so that nothing seizes up while finding the time/inclination/better weather/run out of excuses to sort the engine out, thought to myself there seems rather a lot of condensation in here aw-well not having been used in all the recent rain so nothing to worry about, on reaching for the seat belt (lap & diagonal type) hey this feels wet so on feeling the carpet (new in the summer) behind the driver seat is quite wet

though it was all OK a fortnight ago, so removed the carpet and leave to drip dry on the fence, pulled the rear seat cushion out and could see slight traces of dampness then noticed that it was damp/wet on the corner where the seat rests, so decided to take the rear seat backrest out, one wingnut loosed off nicely the other a real struggle and eventually snaps off

so after removing the backrest more is revealed as staining/dampness can be see to the rear of the armrest covering that is hidden by the backrest, so now I must fix the backrest (should be fun removing the broken stud) before removing some trim to see if I can pinpoint it exactly as the rubber does not look to bad just a bit faded with no splits.
Has anyone done the rear side rubbers before because nothing in my manuals says which way the glass has to come out, I know the rear one comes inward the opposite of the front screen.
The worst thing is I have no signs of water stain on the rear parcel shelf or the adjacent trim that are the usual signs of rear leaks, but there must be a reasonable leak

as 4 hours later the carpet is only just stopping the dripping and has moved from the fence to the stepladder.

Post by **Kevin** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 10:55 am

Thanks Geoff if you want you can send the scan direct kevin.daly1@btinternet.com
By rear windows rubbers I meant on a 2 Door Saloon, and over hear the winscreen rubbers do play up with age they tend to go brittle, but rather than just change it I want to confirm the source of the leak 1st.

Post by **olly** » Wed Dec 10, 2003 3:45 pm

Kevin,
I owned a 2dr before and had the same problem. I went and sat in the car when it was raining and the water gets in thru the side windows and runs down the b post, making the back passenger footwell wet. Its only a small rivulet so is hard to see and baffled me for ages. It also runs down the c post a bit but I found the front leak worse. The windows come out by bending the black metal clips up and then pushing it out. I think it goes inwards but it is pretty obvious which way it goes from memory. This tekes quite a lot of effort and you think you are going to break it but it seems quite tough! Then I just put back the old glass and rubbers with some sealant but really you need somewhere dry to do this as the rubbers can take some time to dry and its worth doing thoroughly so the sealant sticks.
Sikaflex is the best stuff but good luck getting the windows out again as it sticks like a b*****d once its gone.
You dont have to put the metal bits back, I think they are there for security but once you've got the windows out you'll see they're pretty unnecessary!
I couldn't find anything about this in the workshop and haynes manuals I have, but I assume refitting you can use string or your preferred windscreen re-insertion methos.

cheers
olly