Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread LT Don
Gasket around the fuel filler pipe. 99.9% guarantee it is there. On 1/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window seal my trunk seal is not leaking.. I have a water leak inside the trunk wall [ behind the seat], when it rains

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
I wouldnt go that high on such a guarantee. Although I suppose possible I have never seen a leak there. LT Don wrote: Gasket around the fuel filler pipe. 99.9% guarantee it is there. On 1/5/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread LT Don
That is where it is coming from in my 240D. Gotta fix that someday, but I guess that is why the trunk wells are lined in plastic. On 1/6/06, Kaleb C. Striplin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wouldnt go that high on such a guarantee. Although I suppose possible I have never seen a leak there. LT

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread RDeafBoy
Actually,I bought the rear window seal on eBay and had my Glass guy install it so I don't know if the channel was rusted ..I wonder if I 've should have bought the seal from the dealer ? Or have him re-glaze with sealant .. Thanks Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
Was it one of those cheap aftermarket deals or was it OE? If it was the first it might not fit properly. You can usually get away with those for doors, trunks etc, but not really for windshields. Rusty it the best place to get any new OEM parts you need. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread Jim Cathey
That is where it is coming from in my 240D. Gotta fix that someday, but I guess that is why the trunk wells are lined in plastic. And what's _under_ the plastic well liner? Rusty wet metal? -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread LT Don
Really bid drain hole under the liner on the driver's side -- but that is how I purchased the car. On 1/6/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is where it is coming from in my 240D. Gotta fix that someday, but I guess that is why the trunk wells are lined in plastic. And what's

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread LT Don
I am ONLY responsible for the condition of vehicles I purchase with one digit on the odometer. Every one of those was sold in showroom condition. On 1/6/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That is where it is coming from in my 240D. Gotta fix that someday, but I guess that is why the

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread Jim Cathey
Really bid drain hole under the liner on the driver's side -- but that is how I purchased the car. Should be a big grommet in that hole, with three little holes in it. Probably irrelevant if it's raining from above, though. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread LT Don
JIm -- I was referring to the entire freekin' thing being rusted out. Don On 1/6/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Really bid drain hole under the liner on the driver's side -- but that is how I purchased the car. Should be a big grommet in that hole, with three little holes in

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread Jim Cathey
I was referring to the entire freekin' thing being rusted out. Oh, the _really_ big drain hole. The grommet for those says Bud on it and has a waffle pattern. -- Jim

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread andrew strasfogel
Hey Rusty or Kleb - How much for a 2985 300CD 123 coupe rear windshield seal? On 1/5/06, Jim Cathey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was referring to the entire freekin' thing being rusted out. Oh, the _really_ big drain hole. The grommet for those says Bud on it and has a waffle pattern. --

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread David Brodbeck
Jim Cathey wrote: I was referring to the entire freekin' thing being rusted out. Oh, the _really_ big drain hole. The grommet for those says Bud on it and has a waffle pattern. Heh! I've made *way* too many patches like that. I used to patch up gaps in the engine tinware on my VW

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-06 Thread l02turner
PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 05, 2006 6:00 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window seal my trunk seal is not leaking.. I have a water leak inside the trunk wall [ behind the seat], when it rains heavy..Any suggestions ? Sounds like your

[MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-05 Thread RDeafBoy
I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window seal my trunk seal is not leaking.. I have a water leak inside the trunk wall [ behind the seat], when it rains heavy..Any suggestions ?

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-05 Thread John Ervine
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window seal my trunk seal is not leaking.. I have a water leak inside the trunk wall [ behind the seat], when it rains heavy..Any suggestions ? Check the taillight seals. -- John L. Ervine 1981 240D 4-spd 268+kmi

Re: [MBZ] 123 Trunk Leak

2006-01-05 Thread Jim Cathey
I have a 1983 240D...I replaced the rear window seal my trunk seal is not leaking.. I have a water leak inside the trunk wall [ behind the seat], when it rains heavy..Any suggestions ? Sounds like your new window seal didn't. (Assuming the water's running down the leading edge of