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Does anyone know how to stop water leaks into boot 2004 z4

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Post by ph001 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:13 am

A common entry point is the brake light on the boot - check if any cracks.

Also, are you 100% sure the drain plugs are clear? If the plastic wells get full they can overflow into the boot / seat area.
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Post by Dav the wheel nut » Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:23 am

Welcome to the forum. Lovely introduction :roll:

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Post by kis » Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:56 pm

How ironic, I've had a similar issue and just posed on the E85 / E86 discussion area (this is where this thread should be too!) :poke: Don't worry we'll let you off if you give us a pic or two and an intro? :wink:

I found this thread. Helped me, so may be of some use to you as well. Good luck fella.
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Post by Jagman1965 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 8:58 pm

Hi guys

Thanks for the replies regarding the leak we have in the boot of our Z4.
I’ve had the car into a garage and they replaced the Centre brake light in the boot as that was cracked, had water getting into the battery box but that now seems cured.
Water is now coming into the near side area of the boot in heavy rain, I’ve bought a cover until we can get to the bottom of this problem.
I’ll look at the screws on the back lights and see if they need tightening up.
Any other suggestions or if anyone knows of a specialist in Lancashire then please let me know.
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Post by srhutch » Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:15 pm

kis wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2017 1:56 pm How ironic, I've had a similar issue and just posed on the E85 / E86 discussion area (this is where this thread should be too!) :poke: Don't worry we'll let you off if you give us a pic or two and an intro? :wink:

I found this thread. Helped me, so may be of some use to you as well. Good luck fella.
I’ve moved it to the correct place.
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Post by Jagman1965 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:26 pm

Thanks SRHutch
I’ll try and find the drainage points under the car and see if they are clear.
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Post by Jagman1965 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:28 pm

Sorry if I’m in the wrong area, I’m new to these forums and it’s still a learning curve to me.
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Post by Jagman1965 » Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:29 pm

Oops
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Post by MACK » Fri Nov 17, 2017 10:21 pm

There's a vent. One on each side near the lights in the boot that are a common leakage point. Worth checking these as well.
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Thanks Mack

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Post by Jagman1965 » Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:12 am

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Post by Jagman1965 » Sat Nov 18, 2017 12:17 am

I am a newbie to the forum and would like to thank all of you who have replied.
I posted a picture of the car which we bought in 2005 when it was a year old.
It is my wife’s pride and joy but for me at 6ft 2in not the best.
It has been a great Car and once we get this water leak sorted I think we may treat it to a new black hood.
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Post by kis » Sun Nov 19, 2017 9:58 pm

srhutch wrote: Fri Nov 17, 2017 9:15 pm I’ve moved it to the correct place.
Nice one srhutch :thumbsup:

Lovely car OP! You've certainly had it a while! :) Any luck with the leak?
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Post by Jagman1965 » Mon Nov 20, 2017 8:15 am

Hi SRHUTCH
Not yet, the car is covered over at present and I’ve not had the time this weekend to look at it.
Got loads of work going on at home so not had the chance yet.
I’ll let the forum know when I do.
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