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Re: M5 wet trunk (archive)
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Posted by Allen on March 26, 2001 at 11:08:15:

In Reply to: Re: M5 wet trunk posted by Brian K. on March 08, 2001 at 11:22:25:

I had the same problem a few years back. Even bought a new taillight assembly and gasket, which stopped the water for a while. Finally I resorted to drilling a drain hole in the bottom of the lens. Now any water that finds its way into the taillight has a way out. The trunk has remained dry, and the associated problem I had with corrosion of the brakelight bulb socket has also stopped.
Tail light gaskets, trust me.

Have water entering trunk. Have resealed sail panels on both
sides. I am now in process of replacing trunk seal, doubt this is problem, but signs of rust are showing up at sheet metal seams. Where does sunroof drain to in rear on e28?
Water appears to be coming from the outboard side of deck lid hinge on driver side of vehicle. Yes, just below sail panel. May be a "do over" but thought I'd inquire here first.
Thanks for any replies in advance, Mike
p.s.
if left out in rain long enough water will run into the rear footwell of cabin





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