rbatt

Help! When I drive my 2003 2.7 in heavy rain I find lots of water in the front trunk. I have to remove the carpet and open up one of the two rubber bungs to let it out. I don't think that it's the drainage holes as this doesn't happen when the car is washed or sits stationary in heavy rain.

I took the front bumper off last weekend to clean the leaves from the radiators and I couldn't see anything amiss.

Any ideas?

Macster

You should still ensure the drains are clear. When water gets where it shouldn't those are at the top of the list as sources of unwanted water.

Look at the rubber seal that lines the trunk opening. Look for a crack, tear, break, or possible a hole (chewed by a mouse maybe?).

Be sure the seal is secure.

Be sure the seal presses against the underside of the trunk lid with sufficient and consistent force to create a good seal.

At the latch end be sure the trunk's leading edge is *below* the bumper cover's trailing edge. I forget the amount the lid wants to be below the bumper cover but it is substantial. More than one owner has adjusted this flush thinking the lower surface of the trunk was a mistake of some kind only to get a wind noise for his troubles. In heavy rain it is possible water could get into the trunk if the trunk lid is adjusted improperly.

rbatt

What a great reply!

I will look at all of those areas and let you know what I find.