squeaks

I have a 97 ex coupe and the other day I noticed some water in the trunk, so I pulled up the liner and there was 3 inches of standing water in the spare tire well. Then I check and it has spilled over into the back seats, so I clean it up dry everything and sealed what I thought was the leak on the top corners where the seal meets the body. This morning after a good rain last night surprise water is back. Are there any common areas that water like to run in these cars?

egsleepercivic

tail light gaskets and sun roof drain tubes are common sources of trunk leakage, you need to get in the trunk and have someone soak the car with a hose

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squeaks

Yeah I was going to do that tomorrow or tuesday depending, I dont think it is the sunroof tubes, but the taillight gaskets would make sense. Thanks

squeaks

I just wonder why is is leaking from just beside the trunk supports, it is just a slow drip but is there on both sides

i-VTEC_do_you

most likely trunk seal

squeaks

Thats my thought

squeaks

anyone have either for sale?

squeaks

anyone have any idea of a material I can buy that would be close to the taillight gasket material?

egsleepercivic

find an old wet suit


.....just saw that you are in KY, I bet there probably isn't too many wet suits there lol

squeaks

Nope very few. Now horses and cows, there are tons of those

itsnotfast

It's not the trunk seal or the tail lights or the sun roof drains. Its a common problem with EK coupes. It's the panel bonded joints at the front of the trunk on the outside edges of the trunk seal.

itsnotfast

Not my car but you get the idea.

NOFX

It can be a LOT of different things.

Stop shooting in the dark and figure out what it really is.

Here's how:

Get a friend, a cup (and water) and a flashlight.

Remove the trunk lining, false floor, spare etc. Fully empty the trunk.

Dry the interior of the trunk off very well (best if you can park it inside for awhile so it can fully dry).

The next steps might also work best inside or at night/in the shade.

Fold the seat down.

Now one person gets in the trunk/folded down seat area with the flashlight.

The other person stands outside the car and, starting at the lowest suspected leak area, gently pours the water onto the car.

The person inside the car watches where this water is being poured. Watch for any leaks. It might take a second.

If there is no leak, start again, but a little higher.

Eventually you can pinpoint the leak area.

We did this on my car and guess what, it wasn't ANY of the things anyone here (or any other thread I've seen) have mentioned! It was my rear window seal, about six inches from the top.

squeaks

Will do when it stops raining here, if that ever happens. Thanks alot

NOFX

I know what you mean. I live in western Washington state.