omri617 18 Posted January 19, 2012 Hi there in my 205 GTI , i noticed that there is a water leak in the back side looked carefully and noticed that the water is getting down on the back seats what can be the reason? what should i check? thank you Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
erbs 42 1 Cars Posted January 20, 2012 (edited) check boot seal and maybe window seal too and if you have a sunroof check that too Edited January 20, 2012 by erbs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ollie406 0 Posted January 21, 2012 (edited) Mabe the washer bottle in the boot is leaking?? Could have cracked maybe? Edited January 21, 2012 by ollie406 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GeorgeXS 32 Posted January 22, 2012 The common culprit is the rear window seals, they shrink with age and let water into the rear footwell and seat area. If you remove them you can place them in hot water to stretch them back out a bit and then silicone them back in place, did the trick on mine! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omri617 18 Posted January 23, 2012 The common culprit is the rear window seals, they shrink with age and let water into the rear footwell and seat area. If you remove them you can place them in hot water to stretch them back out a bit and then silicone them back in place, did the trick on mine! Thanks a lot . will give it a try would it be the same cause of a water leak also from the front? there is a small "stream" falling next to the firewall (from inside of course) right to the gas paddle ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted January 24, 2012 That sounds like a leaking heater matrix, it would be a good idea to remove the stereo ASAP as it will be getting drenched if the heater is leaking. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omri617 18 Posted January 25, 2012 That sounds like a leaking heater matrix, it would be a good idea to remove the stereo ASAP as it will be getting drenched if the heater is leaking. did remove the stereo . but , i don't have a heater in my car i mean , there is but it doesn't work no coolant there Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carbs4me 45 Posted April 26, 2012 it cant surely be the heater matrix! i had the same problem you descriped. I got a set of drivers and passagers door seals and boot seals. fitted the lot, on my inpection of the boot seal, which i just yanked off... bad idea dont do that take it off carefully.... you i will see a Black plastic trim fixed to the top lip of your boot, if its not there check it isnt stuck in the seal, take alook at it and refit it it should just clip on easyily mine was the wrong way round and somehow screwed to the headlining. which i can only imagen a DIY monkey had done. Once i fitted it properly its didnt leak i guess the plastic must aid the seal or it was fitted incorrectly and causing gaps in the seal. doesnt cost you a penny and worth a try to just take the boot seal off and inpect it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omri617 18 Posted May 21, 2012 i checked and there is no plastic , probably was removed by the previous owner where can i get a replacement? thanks Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Carbs4me 45 Posted May 22, 2012 Should be able to source a replacement off any 205 you can find! If not im sure someone will have one knocking about on here. Just make sure you fit it right otherwise it will still leak. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jackherer 543 Posted May 22, 2012 it cant surely be the heater matrix! i had the same problem you descriped. Erm, no, I have just seen this and I think I must have posted in the wrong thread or something 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DamirGTI 323 Posted May 22, 2012 something .. did a mismatch with a hand rolling tobacco again ! ( ) Damir 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
omri617 18 Posted May 28, 2012 Well , started today looking again for the problems , and found out that the water drain pipes on the back , starting from the back of the sunroof , till they reach the back of the car (behind rear wheels) are blocked! wow , u won't believe the amount of muddy water came out of there.. now it's ok i hope.. still some small amount of water still shows here and there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
