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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: km on 25 August 2010, 17:48

Title: small water leak?
Post by: km on 25 August 2010, 17:48

I've got a small interior leak. Can't get any images now as I dont have a camera on me. But it seems to be coming out of the roof lining perhaps? just above the rear interior lights. This happened today as I pulled off in my car, and it happened on both sides of the vehicle. Think it may be rain water as its been raining heavily today but it's never done it before? doesn't constantly leak, just seems to empty itself then stops. Any ideas where this leak has come from?

(http://img831.imageshack.us/img831/9938/56966777.png)

I've lost the little ring on my aerial (as shown in pic in red). Don't suppose water can get through there can it?

thanks.

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 August 2010, 17:54

It's probably more than just a coincidence  :wink:

However a common fault is the water hose to the rear wash/wipe splits and leaks in the area you describe.

Drop the roof lining near the boot and take a peek

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: km on 25 August 2010, 17:58

I know for a fact that my rear washer pipe has split! but i don't spray it, so i should be okay. and the leak didnt smell of washer fluid  :drool:

so i just need to take off the interior lights and handles? as i also have something rolling around and its annoying when i turn sharply hahah.

thanks :smiley:

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 August 2010, 18:10

Oh.... 

How can I put this without sounding sarcastic? 

Ummmm....

Perhaps get these faults fixed and see if the problem goes away?

Replace aerial (http://dl.dropbox.com/u/961976/Aerial_Guide_MK4_Golf.pdf)
Fix leaking rear wiper pipe in roof (http://uk-mkivs.net/forums/p/10679/118877.aspx)

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: km on 25 August 2010, 18:20

ahh thanks. very useful guides. will give it a go sometime soon. thanks again :smiley:

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: richw911 on 25 August 2010, 18:51

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Passat-Polo-GTI-Roof-Aerial-Rubber-Gasket-Seal-/400134137298

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: Mr_Orange on 25 August 2010, 19:03

Quote from: richw911 on 25 August 2010, 18:51

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/VW-Golf-Passat-Polo-GTI-Roof-Aerial-Rubber-Gasket-Seal-/400134137298

Rinse my selector! 

I didn't know you could get them separate  :cool:

Title: Re: small water leak?
Post by: km on 25 August 2010, 19:57

It can normally be fitted from outside with out the need to remove the head-lining or interior trim

WIN. thanks rich  :rolleyes: