DIY fix boot leakage.

[JasperSSP]

To all wira owners, anyone fixed their boot leakage problem? I have already siliconed both the rear lights but water is still going in, and lately more serious. Where is the correct spot to seal?

Regards.

 

[evo5755]

just drill a hole to the affected place..or release a button underneath which is near to your fuel tank....U cant really fix wira actually... ;)

 

[ksgoh]

i think i have the problem too......but not serious......

 

[DarkAccoon]

i already fixed it lorrr
here are the problem areas

 

[DarkAccoon]

notice the difference between the two photos i am going to post, now be smart and look properly
then seal up the hole only larr
just some welding error from proton

 

[DarkAccoon]

here is what it's suppose to be

 

[wfhan]

hai... proton... where's the QC ? really disappointing....

 

[Izso]

Darkaccoun, I can't see the difference between the two..

 

[DarkAccoon]

aiyak....
the quality of picture not really that bad larr

the difference is
notice there is a gap between the two metal plates in the first picture
whereas the second picture is a small gap
just use some silicone glue to fill it up
kau tim, no more water

wfhan,
where is the QC in proton you ask
i answer, IN THE BOOT

 

[badguy]

that is also possible leakage from the tail light!!!
check it out

last time my leakage is from there

 

[JasperSSP]

badguy, I've already sealled off the lamps. I took out the rubber and seal of this part cause it's not properly soldered together. Guess what I found, proton has already sealed it off using SILICON. but it did not cover properly, so I put more, DarkAccoon, thanks for sharing, that's the exact spot where my boot is leaking. will check when I'm free. thanks

 

[ksgoh]

that's good info......thanks every sifu...will check it out....

 

[DarkAccoon]

Originally posted by JasperSSP@Aug 16 2004, 01:24 PM
badguy, I've already sealled off the lamps. I took out the rubber and seal of this part cause it's not properly soldered together. Guess what I found, proton has already sealed it off using SILICON. but it did not cover properly, so I put more, DarkAccoon, thanks for sharing, that's the exact spot where my boot is leaking. will check when I'm free. thanks

you used silicone to seal the rubber and the metal plates???
what type of silicone did you use?
if normal silicone, then die rite cause after it dries you cannot take it out wert???

anyone knows what type of silicone is used and where to get it arr

 

[JasperSSP]

darkaccoon, I just use the normal silicon. bought from hardware shop, the clear ones. anyway, I just took out the rubber to check, just pull and it came off, the silicon doesn't stick that much. There is a hole like where you mentioned, but only very small and the other side which is not leaking has a even bigger hole. Anyway, just sealed off both, will notify you guys the next time it rains, or when I wash my car.

regards.

 

[DarkAccoon]

jasper,
if you use the normal silicon rite.....
when it dry up then you cannot pull the rubber thingy out anymore wor?

 

[ksgoh]

silicon can be pull out even it is dry if u apply at metal or glass....

 

[DarkAccoon]

what about the rubber sealant between the door

 

[Indecided]

rubber sealant between the door?

no, no... those are rubber mouldings AFAIK..

sillicone should serve its purpose here, another spot commonly missed is the power antenna hose, the rear light seals (yep, u can replace them...)

 

[ksgoh]

Originally posted by DarkAccoon@Aug 17 2004, 06:49 PM
what about the rubber sealant between the door

i have tested on rubber, stone, glass, cement.....all still can be taken out.... :P

 

[wfhan]

Originally posted by DarkAccoon@Aug 16 2004, 11:54 AM
...
wfhan,
where is the QC in proton you ask
i answer, IN THE BOOT

ah ... hahahahaha... :lol: :lol: :lol:
maybe not only the QC fella in the boot,
the whole R&D and technician that pasang
the car oso IN THE BOOT ler.. hahahahahhaha.......