89 Accord Lxi - Mystery Leak

Discussion in 'Accord' started by Gryphon1, Dec 1, 2003.

  1. Gryphon1

    Gryphon1 Guest

    My '89 Accord Lxi Coupe has developed a Rain leak in the trunk.
    There are no holes in the gutter that runs around the trunk and the
    rubber is good all the way around.
    The gutter runs down behind the rear light assemblies.
    The water seems to be coming in from the bottom where the fuzzy
    hard shell meets the metal flooring in the trunk.
    My best guess is maybe a weep hole is clogged?
    Anyone familier with model who knows anything?
    Thanks in advance,
    Gryphon1
     
    Gryphon1, Dec 1, 2003
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    Dick Guest

    Check the gaskets on the tail lamp assemblies. That's where the water
    was getting in on our '88 Accord. Filled the spare tire well.

    Dick
     
    Dick, Dec 1, 2003
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    Jeff Tamblyn Guest

    you can either tighten the nuts holding the lights in or remove the lights
    and seal with caulking. (96 civic)
     
    Jeff Tamblyn, Dec 2, 2003
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    Bo Williams Guest

    Excellent place to start.

    Also, be advised that you may not be able to satisfactorily reproduce
    such a leak with a garden hose in your driveway, so don't assume you've
    eliminated this potential location if you can't do so. Trunk leaks on
    the rear face of the car frequently need the "vacuum" effect of being at
    speed to act up, and you can't diagnostically replicate such conditions
    without very foolishly risking your life. :)
     
    Bo Williams, Dec 2, 2003
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    TeGGeR Guest


    Might be fun after a few beers.

    Rope, rollerblades, *very* long garden hose...
     
    TeGGeR, Dec 2, 2003
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