water leak from the 3rd brakelight in my trunk

[JUMPNYC]

I think water is leaking from the 3rd brakelight in my trunk on my 1989ic

Where can I get the seal for the light without ordering the whole assembly?

I have tried to use silicone to stop the leaking but have
been unsuccessful. I can see that the rubber is old and cracked but
have been unable to locate the rubber gasket without buying the
complete 3rd light kit from BMW. Thanks.

[Hartge_H27]

man toss the light and get a coupe trunk lid.

[ethree]

If you can't fix it with silicone caulk are you absolutely sure it's coming from the brake light? not the taillight gaskets or the convertible top or something else?

[JUMPNYC]

I checked/replaced the taillight gaskets and the trunk/boot seal. Right now I have the hardtop on, and its still leaking and its filling the jack space in the boot with water. I see condensation on the trunk lid, around the toolkit, so I figured I should try to replace the seal on the 3rd brake light as well. I really just want a new seal without buying the whole assembly. Where are the drainage holes located for the convertible top? I want to check they are not clogged as well. Pics?

Thanks again!

[Naplm00]

i have this same shit problem

you have to buy the whole assembly, it blows

[CorvallisBMW]

i have this same shit problem

you have to buy the whole assembly, it blows

not what I wanted to hear. I've been trying to fix mine too. My tool kit fills up with water every time it rains!

[Naplm00]

yep, my toolkit is rusted to shit because of it and the foam is ruined

im goin to remove the assembly and silicone the whole fucking thing

[norcalE30]

i dont even have a toolkit...

[bimmerboy12]

I silicone caulked around the entire brake light and it still leaks like crazy, I am now convinced it is leaking in around the lense and in from there... it is absolutely the only possibility. My tool kit tray is a swimming pool.

[CorvallisBMW]

Maybe just silicone around the hole through the lid, so even if water makes it under the plastic it can't get in the trunk?

[shellbackcv62]

Mine leaks too but its because I have a major rust hole under the 3rd brake light. About the size of a quarter.

[JUMPNYC]

Im thinking of shaving the third brakelight altogether. I will weld the holes closed and repaint the trunk lid.

Has anyone here done this?

[Naplm00]

alot of peeps just replace the lid from one offa a coupe, its easier

[black88is]

do not use silicon will rust metal

[Naplm00]

do not use silicon will rust metal

what?


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