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sxyhnda · 06-19-2008, 12:09 PM

my 90 accord has a serious water leak in the trunk. i have been fighting this for about 2 years now. when it started it used to fill my trunk with about a foot of water during every decent storm. i have since repaired or replaced the trunk rubber, rear window molding, taillight gaskets, the seam sealer on the factory welds, and the antenae. despite this, water still manages to get in when it rains. it has slowed down alot, but is still enough to prevent me from putting any trim or carpet back in my trunk. has anybody with a 4th gen accord had this problem before? any ideas on where the hell its coming in?!?!?!

YBLEGAL · 06-19-2008, 12:22 PM

Got pics? I'd have to see it

stock98EKcoupe · 06-19-2008, 01:51 PM

Just put a drain in it

dacheat · 06-19-2008, 04:41 PM

x2, i think that's what i'd end up doing too. sounds like you've tried everything else.

efhondakid · 06-19-2008, 04:45 PM

There sure has been a lot of posts lately with people having problems with 90 Accords.

nootrac22 · 06-19-2008, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by efhondakid

There sure has been a lot of posts lately with people having problems with 90 Accords.

I got a 93 and no complaints with it.

efhondakid · 06-19-2008, 05:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nootrac22

I got a 93 and no complaints with it.

There is always an execption to the rule isnt there? Id feal special if it was me lol.

93AccordEX · 06-19-2008, 09:55 PM

Are your rear quarter panels rusted? look in the wheel well for rust holes too. That was the problem i had im my old 93 EX. Rear quarters where rusted and in rain storms it came in like a mo-fo... if that aint it id say you might not be getting a good seal around your trunk lid. Even with a new seal look for dents in there where the seal goes.

93AccordEX · 06-19-2008, 09:56 PM

Another idea i used baking soda and powdered my whole trunk before a rain storm gave it about a half hour and checked it.. BWAM i saw the runs where it was coming from

phyregod · 06-19-2008, 10:05 PM

get ahold of a party fog machine or some dry ice/bucket of water. Insert in trunk, close lid, watch to see where the smoke comes out. Done deal.

sxyhnda · 06-20-2008, 01:23 AM

all the posts about 90 accord problems were probably all me. i just joined and i'm finally getting help on all the problems with my little p.o.s. as and far as the drain hole; thats my current set up and has been for two years. it just gets old having metal for a trunk and not being able to store anything in there during the rain. i think i have the leak pin pointed to corners near my hinges. that could be either the rubber or the molding, i can't quite tell where its dripping down. i gess ill have to attack it with a shit ton of seam sealer AGAIN and see where that gets me............

93AccordEX · 06-20-2008, 08:50 AM

"seam sealer" Not like caulking or sealing putty or anything right? Don't make it any worse for yourself

sxyhnda · 06-20-2008, 10:45 AM

nah i've been using a "seam sealer" and its worked to slow the leak thus far.......

stock98EKcoupe · 06-20-2008, 11:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by phyregod

get ahold of a party fog machine or some dry ice/bucket of water. Insert in trunk, close lid, watch to see where the smoke comes out. Done deal.

that's a good idear

93AccordEX · 06-20-2008, 08:14 PM

Good luck with it i hope you get it fixed

Water in my trunk ruined two of my 1400watt amps

efhondakid · 06-20-2008, 08:54 PM

Fold down your backseat climb in there with a flashlight and have your friend spray around the trunk area while you look for the leak.

sxyhnda · 06-21-2008, 02:01 AM

yea been there with the water hose trick many times..... used to find the leaks quick because they were obvious. now the leak is smaller and more allusive. most of the time i cant get it to leak with a hose, but sure enough the next rain we get i find a little puddle in my trunk. i found that if i park my car facing uphill then the water seems to run off and it won't leak. but if i park it facing downhill it puddles up in my channels and it leaks into the trunk. so i'm pretty sure it's my rubber leaking on the corners. any pointers on fixing this? the rubber looks to be in good shape, so what would make it not seal?

93AccordEX · 06-26-2008, 04:11 PM

Is the trunk closing flush with the body all around?

89civicsnatch · 06-26-2008, 07:00 PM

Sounds like something isnt lining up. Jump in the truck have a friend spray water on it look for leaks. Or you could go all custom and shave ur trunk lol All the cool kids are doin it. bet you its comming down the window

06-19-2008, 12:09 PM	#1
sxyhnda Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 3	Water Leak my 90 accord has a serious water leak in the trunk. i have been fighting this for about 2 years now. when it started it used to fill my trunk with about a foot of water during every decent storm. i have since repaired or replaced the trunk rubber, rear window molding, taillight gaskets, the seam sealer on the factory welds, and the antenae. despite this, water still manages to get in when it rains. it has slowed down alot, but is still enough to prevent me from putting any trim or carpet back in my trunk. has anybody with a 4th gen accord had this problem before? any ideas on where the hell its coming in?!?!?!

06-19-2008, 12:22 PM	#2
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06-19-2008, 04:41 PM	#4
dacheat ..is grounded. Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: strongbadia Posts: 3,791 iTrader: 4 / 100% Ride: '84 buick (rusted) Rep Power: 268	x2, i think that's what i'd end up doing too. sounds like you've tried everything else. __________________ marco....

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efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 5,424 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 89' DX Hatch w/B16 Rep Power: 222	There sure has been a lot of posts lately with people having problems with 90 Accords. __________________ ^ (dont listen) Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. There is a hidden message here. *"Motor swaps, turbo kit installs, diagnostics, minor repairs, minor fab and bodywork. Located in Akron-Canton area PM me for more details."* "In the dice game of life who gets the last roll?"

06-20-2008, 08:54 PM	#16
efhondakid My name is Byron. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Akron-Canton, Ohio Age: 20 Posts: 5,424 iTrader: 2 / 100% Ride: 89' DX Hatch w/B16 Rep Power: 222	Fold down your backseat climb in there with a flashlight and have your friend spray around the trunk area while you look for the leak. __________________ ^ (dont listen) Dont PM me with tech questions. I will not answer them. There is a hidden message here. *"Motor swaps, turbo kit installs, diagnostics, minor repairs, minor fab and bodywork. Located in Akron-Canton area PM me for more details."* "In the dice game of life who gets the last roll?"


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06-19-2008, 01:51 PM	#3
stock98EKcoupe Senior Member Join Date: May 2008 Posts: 106 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: red stock 98 civic ex Rep Power: 12	Just put a drain in it

06-20-2008, 01:23 AM	#11
sxyhnda Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 3	all the posts about 90 accord problems were probably all me. i just joined and i'm finally getting help on all the problems with my little p.o.s. as and far as the drain hole; thats my current set up and has been for two years. it just gets old having metal for a trunk and not being able to store anything in there during the rain. i think i have the leak pin pointed to corners near my hinges. that could be either the rubber or the molding, i can't quite tell where its dripping down. i gess ill have to attack it with a shit ton of seam sealer AGAIN and see where that gets me............

06-20-2008, 10:45 AM	#13
sxyhnda Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 3	nah i've been using a "seam sealer" and its worked to slow the leak thus far.......

06-21-2008, 02:01 AM	#17
sxyhnda Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 18 iTrader: 0 / 0% Rep Power: 3	yea been there with the water hose trick many times..... used to find the leaks quick because they were obvious. now the leak is smaller and more allusive. most of the time i cant get it to leak with a hose, but sure enough the next rain we get i find a little puddle in my trunk. i found that if i park my car facing uphill then the water seems to run off and it won't leak. but if i park it facing downhill it puddles up in my channels and it leaks into the trunk. so i'm pretty sure it's my rubber leaking on the corners. any pointers on fixing this? the rubber looks to be in good shape, so what would make it not seal?

06-26-2008, 07:00 PM	#19
89civicsnatch Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cheyenne, WY Age: 26 Posts: 67 iTrader: 0 / 0% Ride: 79 Chevy K10, 89 Civic HB, YZ125 Rep Power: 6	Sounds like something isnt lining up. Jump in the truck have a friend spray water on it look for leaks. Or you could go all custom and shave ur trunk lol All the cool kids are doin it. bet you its comming down the window __________________ Lift It Fat Chicks Cant Jump. HAHA BYE BYE RICE BOY!

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