dgk <dgk@somewhere.com> wrote in
news:bplsr21udsv0ingboj2gulkp3u458asg6p@4ax.com:

> On Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:56:28 -0700, motsco_ <motsco_@interbaun.com>
> wrote:
>
>>piperspost@webtv.net wrote:
>>> After having all the gaskets, etc changed on the tail lights, I am
>>> still getting water in the trunk of the car. If you lay in the trunk
>>> of the civic, the water seems to be coming from one of the (2) big
>>> bolts that are under the carpet to the right side of the car...any
>>> ideas as to what is happening??
>>>
>>====================================
>>
>>"having all the gaskets changed" seems to imply that it was done by
>>someone else (I hope it wasn't expensive) . . . . You need to do it
>>yourself with the appropriate sealant and it will be done CORRECTLY.
>>SEARCH this newsgroup or google and find out the procedure. It gets
>>'solved' regularly.
>>
>
>
> There is a sealant for gaskets? I just replaced the one on my (91
> accord) tailight. Was I supposed to use a sealant?
>



No, you are not supposed to use sealant. You are however, supposed to make
sure the sealing surfaces are clean, dry, and free from rust. New gaskets
can't seal on a rough surface.

The OP has not stated whether he had a problem with moisture in the
taillamp assemblies, which is the first sign new gaskets are needed.

My suggestion to the OP: Remove carpet and all trim panels from trunk area.
Take car through a car wash, with an alert helper back there with a strong
flashlight. Leaks should hopefully be evident.


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