Body/Trim: 70: - A sopping wet V70 tailgate trim

kjkir · Dec 10th, 2007, 20:21

Over the last few weeks on occasions whenever the heavens have opened, the bottom of the tailgate interior panel has been absolutely sodden through. I can't see any obvious signs of leakage and I'm at a loss. Anybody have any ideas or has anybody had such a phenomenon with their V70's ?

Georgey dee · Dec 10th, 2007, 21:01

check the drain holes on the tailgate, sounds like they're blocked.

kjkir · Dec 10th, 2007, 21:55

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Originally Posted by Georgey dee

check the drain holes on the tailgate, sounds like they're blocked.

Silly question time, where are these?

Georgey dee · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:14

At the base on the boot lid. there should be two holes in the metal. It's the bit that you tw*t your head on when the lid opens too slow!!! LOL

kjkir · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:17

I take it that is for the saloon. Is the V70 tailgate the same?

Georgey dee · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:18

I believe so.

kjkir · Dec 10th, 2007, 22:22

Oki doki. I'll have a pry about then. Muchas gracias Georgey Dee

itguy · Dec 11th, 2007, 20:17

When this was wet on mine it was because of 3 things... (855)

1) Leaking around the washer jet that is in the rear window
2) Leaking from the window seal gunk at the top of the tailgate where the glass meets the metal
3) Leaking from a nick in the rear washer hose that runs up the inside of the offside rear pillar

Not sure if any of these might apply to the early V70s too...

kjkir · Dec 11th, 2007, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by itguy

When this was wet on mine it was because of 3 things... (855)

1) Leaking around the washer jet that is in the rear window
2) Leaking from the window seal gunk at the top of the tailgate where the glass meets the metal
3) Leaking from a nick in the rear washer hose that runs up the inside of the offside rear pillar

Not sure if any of these might apply to the early V70s too...

I doubt that it's from the washer jet or the hose as I've not seen any major wash fluid loss. It has only reared it's ugly head over the last few weeks when the heavens have opened. I'll be stripping the tailgate down soon to fit the trim repair kit, so i'll have a look at it then. If necessary I'll reseal at the same time.

Thanks itguy.

Dec 10th, 2007, 20:21	#1
kjkir T5's, drool......... Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2010 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Claughton, Birkenhead	A sopping wet V70 tailgate trim Over the last few weeks on occasions whenever the heavens have opened, the bottom of the tailgate interior panel has been absolutely sodden through. I can't see any obvious signs of leakage and I'm at a loss. Anybody have any ideas or has anybody had such a phenomenon with their V70's ?

Dec 10th, 2007, 21:01	#2
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	check the drain holes on the tailgate, sounds like they're blocked. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Dec 10th, 2007, 22:14	#4
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	At the base on the boot lid. there should be two holes in the metal. It's the bit that you tw*t your head on when the lid opens too slow!!! LOL __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Dec 10th, 2007, 22:18	#6
Georgey dee Premier Member Last Online: May 1st, 2024 06:21 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Norwich View Photos By: Georgey dee	I believe so. __________________ HAD; 440 GLT(Loved it), 850 GLT auto(Loved it), S70 2.5T(Nothing but problems!), 850R auto(Loved it!!), S60 D5 SE (Nothing but problems!) GOT; S60 D5 SE Lux Auto RAF Marham Track Day Co-Ord'

Dec 10th, 2007, 22:17	#5
kjkir T5's, drool......... Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2010 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Claughton, Birkenhead	I take it that is for the saloon. Is the V70 tailgate the same?

Dec 10th, 2007, 22:22	#7
kjkir T5's, drool......... Last Online: Mar 22nd, 2010 20:09 Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Claughton, Birkenhead	Oki doki. I'll have a pry about then. Muchas gracias Georgey Dee

Dec 11th, 2007, 20:17	#8
itguy Senior Member Last Online: Dec 25th, 2023 07:01 Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Melton Mowbray	When this was wet on mine it was because of 3 things... (855) 1) Leaking around the washer jet that is in the rear window 2) Leaking from the window seal gunk at the top of the tailgate where the glass meets the metal 3) Leaking from a nick in the rear washer hose that runs up the inside of the offside rear pillar Not sure if any of these might apply to the early V70s too...

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