My trunk is flooding! - F-Body Road Racing and Autocross Forums

We have had a couple of really big rains over the last couple of weeks. After each, much to our chagrin, we noticed water in the trunk of the 95 'vert. I have the drill down pretty good now, pull the two side panels, pull the light, pull the retainer for the center panel and lift out. Let the center panel sit in the bed of the truck during the day and towel out the trunk.

But that is getting old, and annoying. I figured there were some drains that were plugged. Looking in the FSM, though, and it doesn't have drains, but more like drip rails where water is routed around the trunk opening and out the back of the car between the deck lid and body. It seems to be taking a shortcut, though.

The trunk seal looks to be glued down to the body as it should. The trunk lid appears to be setting on it and sealing well, so we have a leak somewhere. Anyone have any experience with this, and have any ideas on where to look/what to do?

Unfortunately, storing the car inside now is just not possible. Thanks for any suggestions.

CrashTestDummy View Member Profile	Jun 5 2007, 12:04 AM Post #1
Veteran Member Group: Advanced Members Posts: 3,882 Joined: 3-July 04 From: Pearland, Texas Member No.: 385	We have had a couple of really big rains over the last couple of weeks. After each, much to our chagrin, we noticed water in the trunk of the 95 'vert. I have the drill down pretty good now, pull the two side panels, pull the light, pull the retainer for the center panel and lift out. Let the center panel sit in the bed of the truck during the day and towel out the trunk. But that is getting old, and annoying. I figured there were some drains that were plugged. Looking in the FSM, though, and it doesn't have drains, but more like drip rails where water is routed around the trunk opening and out the back of the car between the deck lid and body. It seems to be taking a shortcut, though. The trunk seal looks to be glued down to the body as it should. The trunk lid appears to be setting on it and sealing well, so we have a leak somewhere. Anyone have any experience with this, and have any ideas on where to look/what to do? Unfortunately, storing the car inside now is just not possible. Thanks for any suggestions.

Blainefab View Member Profile	Jun 5 2007, 08:42 AM Post #2
I build race cars Group: Advanced Members Posts: 4,748 Joined: 31-August 05 From: Central coast, CA Member No.: 874	There are a couple of thin metal tabs spot welded to the bottom of the drip rail - the tabs are what the interior panel fasten to. If the tabs get wiggled around a bit, the spot welds crack out - this will cause a path from the drip rail to the interior. If you find a crack, a spot of JB Weld or RTV should fix it for a while.