Can Not Figure Out Rear Window Leak!

tylerdurdeno9 wrote:
Hey all, thanks for checking out my post. I can not for the life of me get this rear leak figured out. I have taken out the window, added new sealant and even taped off a few seams ands till some leaking. Below I have attached a video showing what I am dealing with. Any help would be greatly appreciated!

http://youtu.be/SjDJ-UeB5ys

Chris

Well, first and foremost, clean all that gooky stuff (<----fancy technical term) off and clean everything up as clean as possible. Then, head over to the auto parts store and get some "flowable windshield clear silicone". Do NOT get regular clear but you want the word "flowable" or "wicking" on the package. This will slurp into all the tiny cracks and crevices. I've chased leaky windshields through the years and this will usually do the trick. I suspect though, the water is running down the inside near the wondow and just showing up at the window. Those bolts in the roof look to be a prime culprit. On those, I'd get some of the regular clear silicone, remove each bolt and smear the silicone around the hole and onto the bolt. This will stop water from seeping around the bolt. The heavier regular silicone will stay in place until it cures. The flowable will run. That's why it gets into seal leaks, but it will roll off the bolts.