2 years back the bonnet of my DC2 Integra Type-R wasn't latched properly and flew up on the highway.

Ever since then I've been facing many different problems as a result, mostly damage to the body.

I've given my car to a few body shops who weren't able to sort the leak and stuffed it up even more by concealing the rust with fibreglass fillers,
rather than cutting the rust out. Running out of options and the leaks have been getting worse.

Currently, I am trying to fix a water leak from the roof which took some impact when the bonnet flew up.
I've taken the roof carpet out of the interior and have discovered a lot of condensation throughout the roof,
as well as water droplets and rust on the rear side of the roof.

I attempted to find a temporary solution to stop the car flooding while it was parked up, and used silicone to try seal the leaking areas, however this did not hold up.
I'm unsure how bad the rust has eaten the roof, I'm really hoping I can still save the car otherwise I will need to get rid of it as running out of space.

There's also another leak in the spare tyre area, the water fills through each of the side channels above the rear tyres, and eventually overflows and drops to the center of the boot.
I have been unable to pinpoint exactly how the water has gotten in.

Hoping someone can provide me their knowledge and experiences with fixing a leaky car in similar conditions to this.


Thanks much appreciated.

[ROOF OVERALL]

[ROOF OVERALL]

[REAR SIDE OF ROOF LEAK]

[REAR SIDE ROOF LEAK]

[REAR SIDE ROOF LEAK]

[REAR SIDE ROOF LEAK]

[REAR SIDE ROOF LEAK]

[SIDE OF SPARE TYRE WELL LEAK]

[SIDE OF SPARE TYRE WELL LEAK]

[SIDE OF SPARE TYRE WELL LEAK]

[REAR SEATS - THIS IS WHERE THE WATER FROM REAR OF ROOF DRIPS TO]

 

Sucks about the roof and rust
On the roof, could the water be getting in through the water squirter?

My trunk was filling a bit with water after washes. Culprit was the neoprene-like gasket behind the tail lights. I bought some new thicker ones that Detroit Muscle Technologies makes and sells on ebay. No more leaks & seeps now.

y shi - whose punchlist on 234 is getting shorter and shorter

 

Hey.
Thanks for the reply!

I'm unsure which water squirters you talk off regarding the roof leak, I'll look around again.

The leak in the boot, I wish it was the tail light gasket but the water is filling through both the side channels above the rear wheels.
Unsure how it is getting in, have tried everything to source the leak, including watering down the car but getting no drips inside.

Have reorganized the images and labelled.

Cheers.

 

I think he means if your R came with a rear screen wash option(which IIRC all non JDM ones did?).

I was that soldier 4G, had the exact same problem and location of water . Tried the hose test and couldn't see and leaks, but a couple of days of rainy weather and I had fish pond in the back. Like yourself I couldn't figure how those gaskets were the source. But they were. At least in my case. I changed to those much thicker eBay gaskets and the leaks stopped. The rear light design and housing is a pretty crap one. It's near built to leak/hold water behind the light module. I remember taking one off to find a pool of water that ran out from behind it. Tighten the mounting bolts well, but not too tight as that can also crush the gasket and lead to small leaks. It's a bit of a balancing act I found. Other entry points can be the various bolts on the rear boot/trunk wall, the jacking point another if the factory beaded seal was sloppily applied, though this fills the spare wheel well and doesn't leave water in the side channels. The rear of the Teg chassis can be a bit of a sieve when it comes to leaks. And that's before the various holes/design flaws that can let water in up front...

 

 

I had the same issue, except it fried my ecu

 

For those that are looking to buy the thicker taillight gasket, they are made by Detroit Muscle. I got them here on ebay. If link doesn't work, just do a search for Detroit Muscle.

y shi - who is in recovery mode after 2 wks in Florida heat & humidity

 

 

I think yoshi is talking about the rear hatch glass squirter.

I'd say start with trunk and work your way to the front. Start with yoshi's recommendation on the tail light gaskets, hose down the hatch while someone is inside with a flashlight.