from the factory there is black slicone in the holes where it meets up. You should be able to access it from the pass side. two person job, one person holds while the other screws.
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Originally posted by ZM Blue Devil View Postfrom the factory there is black slicone in the holes where it meets up. You should be able to access it from the pass side. two person job, one person holds while the other screws.www.instagram.com/snwmble
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'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
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perfect thank you! I have that piece back there...just checked. Gonna see if i can align it properly to the screw so it catches. Thanks a bunch! i owe you one =)www.instagram.com/snwmble
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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Originally posted by audiquattrot View Postperfect thank you! I have that piece back there...just checked. Gonna see if i can align it properly to the screw so it catches. Thanks a bunch! i owe you one =)sigpic
Originally posted by JinormusJDon't buy an e30
They're stupid
1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
1990 325i Cabrio Daily'd, then stored 2 yrs ago.
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ok so i was able to locate the black thing you took a picture of, and it wasn't reaching the screw. So i finally got it to reach (one arm in the trunk, the other screwing it)....and it was tight. I took a hose to it.....and it was still leaking water into the trunk!!! ughhhhhhhhhh
I tried plan B....which was to disconnect the actuator, and used a thin piece of rubber ...sort of as a gasket between the body of the car and the black piece thats held in by 2 screws (that i initially took a pic of)....what was good here is the rubber completely covered over the pin.....but that didn't work. Was still allowing water to penetrate.
btw I'm 100% sure its coming from this area as I hose down every inch around it....and cancelled everything out but.
So I'm going w/ plan C for now....until I can find another remedy....which is siliconing the 2 holes + the area around the pin. Since I disconnected the actuator, its not gonna pop out if i lock the doors.
what a PITA!!!www.instagram.com/snwmble
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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I wonder if the rubber boot that covers the actuator rod is the culprit. I can't see why it would leak arond the screws if you sealed it.sigpic
Originally posted by JinormusJDon't buy an e30
They're stupid
1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
1990 325i Cabrio Daily'd, then stored 2 yrs ago.
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Originally posted by frankenbeemer View PostI wonder if the rubber boot that covers the actuator rod is the culprit. I can't see why it would leak arond the screws if you sealed it.www.instagram.com/snwmble
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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Doesn't that black piece in the trunk cover the rod and screws enough to provide some sealing in that area? It appears to be designed to do so, with the rubber boot to seal the actuator rod hole which would not be sealed otherwise because it penetrates that piece. I'm trying to say I think the seal is provided by the piece in the trunk, not the piece in the gas flap side.sigpic
Originally posted by JinormusJDon't buy an e30
They're stupid
1988 325 SETA 2DR Beaten to death, then parted.
1988 325 SETA 4DR Parted.
1990 325i Cabrio Daily'd, then stored 2 yrs ago.
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Originally posted by frankenbeemer View PostDoesn't that black piece in the trunk cover the rod and screws enough to provide some sealing in that area? It appears to be designed to do so, with the rubber boot to seal the actuator rod hole which would not be sealed otherwise because it penetrates that piece. I'm trying to say I think the seal is provided by the piece in the trunk, not the piece in the gas flap side.
If you look at the pic below...there are 2 sets of holes (2 layers of sheet metal)....My only logical way of thinking here is that the water is dribbling between that gap, and running water into the trunk.
Last night I took aluminum/silver colored silicone & dabbed it all around the rod (i disconnected the actuator) & 2 holes for now....until I can figure out a solution.
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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Hey, Levent,
I have been trying to help Audi with this on BimmerForums as well.
If he has already managed to install the boot behind the panel (as it seems that he has), could he simply remove one screw at a time and squeeze some black RTV into its hole . . . thereby making it a one-man job?
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Jeff & Dawn Dreibus
1984 320i Baur TC2 5-Speed Opalgrün (His)
1987 325e Sedan A/T Zinnoberrot (Hers)
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if in fact you got the screw to catch and hold I have a hard time believing the water is coming in from those holes.
PS you are so lucky its the 3rd week in December and its still 50 degrees out, I keep picturing you with a hose outside, your neighbors must think you are nuts.sigpic
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Originally posted by ZM Blue Devil View Postif in fact you got the screw to catch and hold I have a hard time believing the water is coming in from those holes.
PS you are so lucky its the 3rd week in December and its still 50 degrees out, I keep picturing you with a hose outside, your neighbors must think you are nuts.
Does anyone know how that black boot is held in place...in the event i wanted to replace it? It appears that its siliconed on there...and a tight spot to get to.www.instagram.com/snwmble
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Current:
'05 BMW M3 - Silver Grey/Imola Red
'90 BMW 325iX - Sterling Silver/Houndstooth sport(5-speed converted)
'15 Mini Countryman - Blazing Red/Carbon Black
Past:
'01 Audi Allroad - Light Silver/Platinum Saber Black
'88 BMW 325iX - Diamond Schwarz/Silver sport *Sold*
'01.5 1.8TQ - Brilliant Black/Nogaro Alcantara ...after 8.5yrs, *Sold* =(
'90 BMW 325i - Schwarz/Tan sport *Sold*
'89 BMW 325ix - Diamond Schwarz/Black sport *Sold*
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