Audi S3 8V Sportback

[Boydie]

Sounds like I need to invest in one of these vessels especially with a black car having to wait until after 8pm these days to clean the Q5.

Any links?

 

[Deezer-D]

Sounds like I need to invest in one of these vessels especially with a black car having to wait until after 8pm these days to clean the Q5.

Any links?

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[NickR]

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This is the one I bought. Great job and quick delivery. I wouldn't be without one now.

 

[Boydie]

Thanks, will read up on it and work put what I need to do to set it up.

 

[Deezer-D]

Thanks, will read up on it and work put what I need to do to set it up.

I bought a 10m hozelock hose and a pair of connectors

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[Deezer-D]

Found water in the boot again
It’s either coming from the boot seal or through the petrol flap from when the actuator was replaced. Pain in the hole

 

[Lyons]

Not having much luck with this D .

 

[Deezer-D]

Not having much luck with this D .

Nope
Thought the bungs were the cause but unfortunately not. Can’t find much on google for the 8V, will keep searching and see if I can find anything.
I’ve a funny feeling it’s the petrol cap area

 

[mark19]

Trap yourself in the boot and get the wife or kids to spray everything with the hose.

Just make sure they let you out hah

 

[Deezer-D]

Trap yourself in the boot and get the wife or kids to spray everything with the hose.

Just make sure they let you out hah

That’s my next plan. Need to strip the boot out again and get everything dried. Only takes an hour or so but it’s a pain in the hole.
Hopefully it’s not a boot seal as knowing my luck it’ll be about £1000 for one

 

[Deezer-D]

Boot stripped out earlier, dried and the liner is left outside to dry. I don’t think it’s coming from the petrol cap though as the right hand cubby is dry.
Either it’s the seal (hope not) or I found a piece of sharp metal sticking out of the back panel and there might be a tiny hole - needs further investigation. The plastic bungs I put back in are still in place so it’s not them. I’ll get in the boot on Saturday and get someone to put the hose on the rear and see if I can track it down.
Not the end of the world but annoying my brain!

 

[Deezer-D]

Got mini Deezer to hose the rear of the car this evening to see where the water was getting in - nada Not one drop was visible anywhere. Will leave the liner out for another while and keep an eye on it.

 

[pmk]

Is there any water within the boot lid itself? I only ask as on the golf r there is a drain which frequently breaks, not sure if there is one on the s3. Might be worth a check.

 

[Deezer-D]

Is there any water within the boot lid itself? I only ask as on the golf r there is a drain which frequently breaks, not sure if there is one on the s3. Might be worth a check.

Haven’t checked inside the hatch lid. Will have a look for the drain. There’s a cover trim piece (will post a pic later) that covers the latch area that has a bit of felt on the back and it has been wet both times. I was thinking maybe it was coming from the rear washer jet pipe - need to explore a bit more. Haven’t used the rear washer in a while so will try it and see if any water drips down.

 

[pmk]

On the R it is just below the lock on the boot lid. It should look like a rubber grommet however it breaks off.

 

[Deezer-D]

On the R it is just below the lock on the boot lid. It should look like a rubber grommet however it breaks off.

Got my hopes up there! Unfortunately not the same on the S3

Plastic trim that covers the lock latch

 

[Deezer-D]

Tried the rear washer, no leaks.
The only thing I can think of now is the trim panel over the boot lock is seated properly under the seal as one of the clips was stuck in the bodywork and another was bent

Need a handful of these, anyone know the part no? Not sure if there’s an online part number resource for Audi like realoem for BMW.
Found these on eBay but not sure if they’re the correct ones

VW AUDI BOOT TAILGATE TRIM PANEL LINING UPHOLSTERY METAL SPRING CLIPS INTERIOR | eBay

Type Ais 22mm in length top to bottom - width 9mm. Type Bis 16mm in length top to bottom - width 9mm.

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[61_Vert]

Tried the rear washer, no leaks.
The only thing I can think of now is the trim panel over the boot lock is seated properly under the seal as one of the clips was stuck in the bodywork and another was bent

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Need a handful of these, anyone know the part no? Not sure if there’s an online part number resource for Audi like realoem for BMW.
Found these on eBay but not sure if they’re the correct ones

VW AUDI BOOT TAILGATE TRIM PANEL LINING UPHOLSTERY METAL SPRING CLIPS INTERIOR | eBay

Type Ais 22mm in length top to bottom - width 9mm. Type Bis 16mm in length top to bottom - width 9mm.

rover.ebay.com

they are pennies from any VAG dealer, vw/skoda/audi are all the same style

 

[Deezer-D]

Car went in to Audi for an MMI update (not quite sure what this was for) and picked up a few clips for 50p each. The guys also fitted the trim piece again for me so I’ll keep an eye on things to see if there’s any further water ingress before I put the carpet under the spare wheel back in and fit the hatchbag. Fingers crossed.
Thinking of some carbon fibre mirror covers

 

[Robin_Hood]

@Deezer-D have you tried around the rear lights?

My Mk7 Golf had a leak in the book, was traced to the rear light seal.

 

[Deezer-D]

@Deezer-D have you tried around the rear lights?

My Mk7 Golf had a leak in the book, was traced to the rear light seal.

There’s no seal on the rear lights. They’re designed to be easily removed to replace the bulbs. Don’t think the water can get from the light enclosure to the interior.
Boot was dry this morning after a night of rain so it could have been the trim piece causing the seal to let water in. Will keep an eye on it for a while but it may well be resolved

On a slight tangent, Belfast Audi have a Nardo Grey RS3 saloon in the showroom. The want for an RS3 Sportback in Nardo is strong! I’ve no money so unlikely to happen for a couple of years.

 

[zafturbo]

There’s no seal on the rear lights. They’re designed to be easily removed to replace the bulbs. Don’t think the water can get from the light enclosure to the interior.
Boot was dry this morning after a night of rain so it could have been the trim piece causing the seal to let water in. Will keep an eye on it for a while but it may well be resolved

On a slight tangent, Belfast Audi have a Nardo Grey RS3 saloon in the showroom. The want for an RS3 Sportback in Nardo is strong! I’ve no money so unlikely to happen for a couple of years.

Sell you one .

 

[Lyons]

Get a thread up!

 

[NickR]

Sell you one .View attachment 246108View attachment 246108

The other half was commenting on the blue RS3 the dealer you used has in stock at the minute. I love the Nardo though. It gets a hard time on here though.

 

[Deezer-D]

Sell you one .View attachment 246108View attachment 246108

Tremendous