1989 e30 Touring... this is Betty

[DrJosh]

Did it fix the leak?

Do you know anything about wagon pop out rear windows? While searching for more info on them your thread popped up.

Anyway, I might be crazy, but I am strongly considering selling the 90 I picked up last year and buying an ix touring while I am over in Europe this summer/fall. I am trying to figure out the logistics of it all.

[MC Hammered]

Took advantage of the sunny day we had to go inspect the tail light gaskets and how they are sealing. Looking from the inside of the car the gasket does seem to be forming a very nice seal as I could feel the squashed foam. While examining the tail light I found a tiny pool of water on the trunk floor which could not have leaked in from the tail lights as it too far inward, when I lifted up the piece of foam sound deadening that was touching the pool the water trickled right into the jack cubby floor.

I decided to install the new hatch gasket I ordered last year (part 51718134821) as it is the only factory gasket I have not changed.

Didn't take any pics of the tedious install, reinstall and 3rd reinstall since my OCD had to get the ends to meet up perfectly. Once the new gasket was in place I closed the hatch and VOILA!! The hatch would not close.

Pushed the hatch down hard and it would just bounce off the latch, this proves the old gasket was flattened quite a bit. I adjusted the catch outwards (~2mm) so it would connect with the latch, now I wait for the next rainy day to see if any water gets inside.

[bradnic]

amazing to still have leaks back there after all the work.. at least you're on top of things and not letting the water sit there long. good luck chasing it down.

[MC Hammered]

Water is getting by the tail light gaskets so I ordered a pair and installed them. Today it was raining and when I peek into the jack and battery tray areas there was water pooled up there again!

I can see where the water trickled in so there has got to be something wrong with both lower sections of the tail light opening preventing the gasket from sealing. What is puzzling is there is no evidence of an accident or damage to the rear of the car, so I can only assume that both tail lights must have been leaking since the car left the assembly line! :(

If I can't massage the sheet metal to help get a better gasket seal, then the next step is to lay down some strip caulk and see if that keeps the water out.

[MC Hammered]

I want my garage back :(

[GillesBigCowboy]

This is kind of confusing me because in my thoughts of the comic strip, deep down, I always wanted Veronica more than Betty.

[MC Hammered]

I replaced the rear vent gaskets and still noticed a tiny bit of water entering on the passenger side after it rained, this drove me nuts as I knew the new gasket was not seating flush to the opening. It rains a lot in Vancouver so I have to fix this problem, otherwise I'm going to drive around with a pool of water sloshing around in the back.

Instead of readjusting the gasket and hoping that fixes the problem, I will replace both gaskets with butyl rope. This Proform PF300 is perfect as it comes in nice thin strips.




Removed the rear bumper to access the vent assemblies, removed both of them and cleaned thoroughly.




Used some alcohol to wipe down the edges of the opening, followed that up with some water and when dry I applied a couple of butyl strips which will form the new seal.




Inserted the plastic vent assembly, pushed it into place and the butyl squished around all of the edges making a perfect seal.

Repeated the process for the driver side and I let everything settle for a couple of days, then I water tested each side for 10 minutes with a hose and no water enters into the cabin!

[pilotskillse30]

I want to run away and have and affair with Betty

[MR 325]

Looking good!

[rzerob]

I am loving this build. Subscribed.

[MC Hammered]

Me being called a hipster! LOL!

That made my day! Thanks!

[TrentW]

The bright red shift boot...I just don't know.

Especially with the bright yellow hipster sunglasses.

[MC Hammered]

Fall is here, the outside temperatures are dropping so I decided it is time to actually test out of the OEM seat heating elements work. In order to do that I had to install the switches!

Since I only have front power windows, I acquired a mint 4 button center console from a vert so I can operate the front windows and heated seat switches conveniently.





Installed my red Momo shift boot with matching chrome finisher for a nice clean splash of color.

[MC Hammered]

Those seats though.

Betty, she is so clean man. I wasn't into tourings because the only one I'd ever saw was ratty, but yours is nice. Made me reconsider!

touring editions are so clean! nice pick up!

have always loved these...beautiful car and amazing attention to detail, now I need to go find myself an e30 touring

Thanks!

thats a beautiful e30 wagon and the rim set up is perfect for it yikes goes hard!

I really like the wheel setup but I am currently fantasizing about putting on a set of 16x9 Borbet B's which I think would look deadly! The only thing that makes me reconsider is the lack of tire options.

damn, those seats....i need to recover my recaro trophy seats with that pattern. how much were the covers if you dont mind me asking?

I have a package deal since I'm doing the whole interior with Velocity Upholstery, but broken down it is approx $700/seat which included all new foam bolsters & diaphragm, materials and labour.

I suggest contacting Tim and he can give you a quote. www.velocityupholstery.com

[golde30]

damn, those seats....i need to recover my recaro trophy seats with that pattern. how much were the covers if you dont mind me asking?