project91crxsi

my 91 dx crx leaks water all over in the back. all the weather stripping looks perfectly fine, but everytime it rains i have a big *** puddle under the spare tire. it seems like it leaks pretty much everywhere. it looks like it runs in all around the hatch/windows and the whole back of the hatch and runs under the side plastic panels and straight into the spare tire compartment. is this a common problem? how do i fix it? it already has some rust in the back from this but just a few days ago i undercoated the spare tire compartment but not under the panels and all that

ed4doorcivic

your weather stripping might be getting pinched when u close the hatch, U should either go to a junk yard or order new stripping, my boys 91 si hatch did the same thing, it was the stripping, he got new all around and no more leakee!!!

just do a triple check all over the hatch as well, look for small holes

hondaex99

my crx does this..

project91crxsi

alright i figured out its leaking in somewhere at the top of the hatch and somehow coming in at the hydrolic arm thing. and also i pushed on the panel on the roof where the light is and some water came out of there. how the hell is it getting in there? ugh this thing is a pain in the *** and its been raining all day and supposed to rain for the next 3 days

zach_rice

Taillight gaskets!, its a plague to old hondas just like the master cylinder going out. I used to have the same problem with both of mine. Really easy and cheap fix, let me know if you need to know where to buy them besides the dealership.

hondaex99

yea mine does the same thing think its where the top part where the bondo stuff is mine is cracked

dmeconitas

I have this problem also. Zach rice where can you purchase these without going to the dealership?

OneBadTurboCRV

It could be the wiring grommet... those crack/come out and water leaks through there. It did it to my 91' CRX.

project91crxsi

alright theres water leaking in somehow at the top and leaking out at the hydrolic opener thing and also its coming in at the tailights. oh also i was gonna put in front speakers and i took off the cover and there was wet in there too. wtf this thing is leaking everywhere

OneBadTurboCRV

Did you happen to put a sprinkler inside your car and accidentally turn it on by chance?

project91crxsi

haha thats what it seems like, **** im gonna have to tear out the whole interior when the damn rain finally stops. 4 days of rain, cant wait to see how much is in there

88Hatchy

Its probably (it is, don't kid yourself) the seam sealer around the hinges and the corners of the roof.

guy_from_nerk

Want the answer? There is drain tubes in the rear of CRX's $20 bucks says yours is clogged....

https://honda-tech.com/forums/honda-crx-ef-civic-1988-1991-3/sunroof-drains-location-1732271/

IF its not then I will keep my $20 and go with the tail light gaskets being bad

project91crxsi

mine doesnt have a sunroof

TheSauceSpot

Im going through the same leaks.. weird.. something in the passenger door, im gonna try re-doing the "bag" in there.
Im getting the drip from under the drivers side hatch support.. its slow but it drips down. not really sure where its coming from, its very annoying though.

obvious taillight gaskets (where can i get them besides the dealer?)

and a small spot by the hood pop...

its an old 88 si model. ive cleaned the roof drains and have the whole car gutted. sitting in it through the rain to watch for the leaks.

n3h3bkau

This is most likely your answer. If the seam sealer is cracked around your hinge area for your hatch you'll get water running down the c-pillar and out through the gas shock mount locations.

Pull the headliner, pop the 4 nuts that hold the hatch on and reseal the area.

TRUcrxEr

the seam where the roof is put together (under the rubber "gutters") is leaking. pull the rubber pieces out carefully. apply a light amount of sealer to them (USC icing is probably the best). don't put too much or the rain rails won't sit flush. put them back on, using a 3/8" extension and light tapping. and bam, no more rain dripping from the base of the lift support.

u can try to fool with your drain tubes, but i doubt thats it. its also a possibility that your taillights as said above

89-ED7

^^^ this is a very good possibility. seen this happen many times. happens a lot with people with the windshield wiper linkage cover under the cowl too. it could be a crack you can't even see without checking very close.

project91crxsi

could it be getting in because i dont have door pillars? also i found some water behind my door speakers where the hell is this coming from? the rain finally stopped so im gonna be trying to find the leaks when i get home from school

phoenix_iii

Winner.

This has been asked and answered

#1 - Seam Sealer. Looks like putty. Also need to REMOVE (or lift up) the black strips that run across the outside of the roof... Seam Sealer is CRACKED under there, leaks in, travels along body frame, and 'comes out' near the liftgate arms (it actually comes out much closer to the top but travels 'inside' the car for a bit).

#2 - Tail Light Seals. Same as above, Black Permatex is fine for repair.

zach_rice

http://www.hondaautomotiveparts.com/
Majestic Honda, best site out there for genuine parts sorry for the delayed response

dmeconitas

Its ok, thank you though.

TheSauceSpot

Are you actually removing the hatch to fix this water leak (the one that drips under the hatch support sturs) there is seam sealer in both upper corners.
I know everyone has been talking about removing the black strips on the roof and re sealing in there.. thats a good idea, its just such a b"tch removing those without messing them up.


I also think I have an isssue with my windshield.. I think the material holding it in is shot and water is leaking in there... down under the fuel lines by the dead pedal.. and then all over the drivers side floor..
Im worried of pulling the windshield and finding out I need to do some more work than just replacing the windshield.

UGHHHHHH.... water leak hell

dmeconitas

Mine is only leaking from the tail light because previous owner used a stick to prop the hatch open instead of replacing the hydraulics or whatever they are called.

TheSauceSpot

any ideas with water leaking in the doors? its dripping down onto the speaker... looks like its coming from the run channel. thinking the old window molding on the outside of the car is shot... common?