Rear Cargo leak? (1 Viewer)

[adamsclarke]

OK, so I have been trying to find out why water is getting into my rear cargo area? The sunroof drains have been unclogged, but are there any other drains I am missing? Are there any other key areas where it'll leak back there?

It's right dead center right near the hatch/tailgate.

 

[carlosfj80]

I had some leaking that was coming in from the rear left side of my rig.
Check out this thread it was very helpful!

https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/250940-water-leak.html

 

[adamsclarke]

Yeah, on closer inspection I'm thinking it can be both the rear windows and the vent. The seals look good, but I'll find out when I pour some water on the truck. The jack etc in the side compartment was wet, so I assume it's both.

 

[carlosfj80]

I fixed under the quarter belt moulding with silicone. Also pullet the vent assembly apart cleaned well and siliconed around that and haven't has a problem since

 

[Devil's Slide Doug]

Thanks for reminding me again to seal the skirt molding.

 

[80t0ylc]

OK, so I have been trying to find out why water is getting into my rear cargo area? The sunroof drains have been unclogged, but are there any other drains I am missing? Are there any other key areas where it'll leak back there?

It's right dead center right near the hatch/tailgate.

Put your tailgate down and use a long straight edge and you may see your problem. Landcruiser tailgates have been well known to bow in the middle and the weather stripping will consequently have a gap. Cdan had an input on a thread on how to straighten it out:
https://forum.ih8mud.com/80-series-tech/74292-tailgate-warpage.html

Check out post # 4 in this thread.

 

[C6H12O6]

If you still have persistent leaks after sealing the back hatch up, pull the cargo area panel covers on the DS and PS and look for white-ish residue, like hard water spots, dripping down from the slider window mounting, the gas tank filler seal, the air vent seals, etc. I had A LOT of small leaks all contributing to a steamy rear end. That sounds gross. You know what I mean.