How is the spare wheel secured in boot?
How is the spare wheel secured in boot?
This screws into an existing tapped hole under the carpet, just make a small hole in the carpet to pass the bolt through. One of my hobbies is model engineering and some years ago, I used to carry a model steam locomotive, weighing around 100kg, in the car.
What to do if you have a puddle in your spare tyre well?
But then if it was, I suppose it wouldn’t form a puddle, so a seal of some sort does sound more feasible. Also look for a blocked drainage hole – water shouldn’t sit in the spare wheel well. Also look for a blocked drainage hole – water shouldn’t sit in the spare wheel well.
What kind of car has a puddle of water under it?
Took out the spare today and noticed a puddle of water underneath. I’ve no idea how it got there. Nothing seems to be wet above it. I’s a peugeot 307 HDi, 2001, 78K.
This screws into an existing tapped hole under the carpet, just make a small hole in the carpet to pass the bolt through. One of my hobbies is model engineering and some years ago, I used to carry a model steam locomotive, weighing around 100kg, in the car.
Where is the water coming from in the spare wheel?
Eventually found significant water in the spare wheel well. Thought initially it was coming in around the rear lights but sealing them did not help. Since then have used some silicone sealant around the rubber bush of the rear wiper – and bingo; completely dry since!
Is there a leak in the spare wheel compartment?
No announcement yet. I have a Vauxhall Corsa 2008 SXI. I have had the car for a year now and beneath the spare wheel – a large amount of water collects when it rains. The ‘boot carpet’, parcel shelf and sides of the spare wheel compartment all remain dry and I cannot spot signs of a leak.
But then if it was, I suppose it wouldn’t form a puddle, so a seal of some sort does sound more feasible. Also look for a blocked drainage hole – water shouldn’t sit in the spare wheel well. Also look for a blocked drainage hole – water shouldn’t sit in the spare wheel well.
