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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 03:03 PM
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hi fellas just looked in my boot on my saph and there is a bit of water in there it looks like its coming from under the back of the rear light caseing can anyone help me on this please dont wona have a rusty boot
has anyone had this problem befor and how is it cured
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 03:21 PM
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they dont leak normaly, so all i can suggest is take all the light cluster out and chances are the rubber seals have perished.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 03:27 PM
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It will be your rubber seals have perished
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 03:56 PM
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I bought new seals from ford 2-3 years ago and thats all it needs. Not sure if they are still available.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 05:21 PM
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Sit in the boot with a torch and get your mate to spary the hose over it.
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 05:38 PM
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Originally Posted by Saaamon
Sit in the boot with a torch and get your mate to spary the hose over it.

oh and dont forget to shut the lid first
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Old Dec 2, 2009 | 07:03 PM
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ok yep seems like its is the light seal ill ring fords up tomora and see if they still do em
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