Potential design flaw with factory rear suspension? (WATER in boot area)

[WTF]

Originally Posted by blu_

You will need to find someone with a lift or jacks, but it should be doable. The holes are on the side of the vehicle, by where you would look for the rear jack points. IIRC they about a foot or two from the front of the rear tire. They are obvious if you are looking for them. The plugs are about 4" long and 2" wide.

So the plug doesnt actually go where the strut top damper adjustment is in my pictures, the water is actually coming from a problem further underneath the car?? hmm this could mean there is water settling in the subframe and finding its way to the strut top?

When I wrote this, I assumed that maybe there was something missing where the camber adjust goes, but it seems it may be an even larger issue? :S

[blu_]

Yes, if its because they didnt put those plugs in, then it would mean water has been accumulating in your subframe and the mosture starting accumlating up there.

[WTF]

Originally Posted by |-Goku-|

I know that some people are referring to this hole on the underside of the car, and that during PDI, it should be installed. But my question is, if this hole is capped like it should be, does this still prevent water from getting inside like the OP is referring too?

I have a feeling the water I am seeing is from a different area completely, however thanks very much for that image.. I will look to see if mine is in there or not.. That would be a very big oversight if that one wasn't in there!

I am assuming the water I am reporting is coming up through the strut itself, as you can see road grime in the strut top, so it's obviously not very well sealed.. I figure if they arent going to seal the strut top, then a measure to stop that water getting into the car eventually should be in place..

[whataboutbob]

I'm missing my tie-down grommet on the driver's side, and I can confirm that there are no caps on top of the struts in my trunk.

Originally Posted by |-Goku-|

I know that some people are referring to this hole on the underside of the car, and that during PDI, it should be installed. But my question is, if this hole is capped like it should be, does this still prevent water from getting inside like the OP is referring too?

[|-Goku-|]

Originally Posted by whataboutbob

I'm missing my tie-down grommet on the driver's side, and I can confirm that there are no caps on top of the struts in my trunk.

Check in your glove box. And if it's not there. Take it into the dealer

[|-Goku-|]

Originally Posted by WTF

I have a feeling the water I am seeing is from a different area completely, however thanks very much for that image.. I will look to see if mine is in there or not.. That would be a very big oversight if that one wasn't in there!

I am assuming the water I am reporting is coming up through the strut itself, as you can see road grime in the strut top, so it's obviously not very well sealed.. I figure if they arent going to seal the strut top, then a measure to stop that water getting into the car eventually should be in place..

Take it to the dealer and let us know what you find!

[adprokid]

this is a nasty mistake, thanks for the heads up, it will be the first thing to check when i get my car

[White64Goat]

Maybe the holes above the rear struts are more 'noise generators'.....

[DrDuquette]

Sounds like we need to start a list of items that need to be checked when we get our car.

I don't know how to set that thread up. Any help out there?

So far.
1. Check if grommet is in place about 1' in front of the rear tires
2. Make sure there is transmission fluid
3.
4.
5.

[nzer]

Originally Posted by DrDuquette

Sounds like we need to start a list of items that need to be checked when we get our car.

I don't know how to set that thread up. Any help out there?

So far.
1. Check if grommet is in place about 1' in front of the rear tires
2. Make sure there is transmission fluid
3.
4.
5.

Great idea. Could be a sticky thread at the top that could be updated.

One of the old hands here able to set that up?

[russv]

Originally Posted by pyro530

Thanks for the heads up. I'm going to go get myself a couple $0.25 body plugs tonight.

Where are you getting the body plugs. I don't live far from you, Yuba City

[Mr. Mcoupe]

Everyone stop buying this car!

[ft86Fan]

Originally Posted by blu_

You will need to find someone with a lift or jacks, but it should be doable. The holes are on the side of the vehicle, by where you would look for the rear jack points. IIRC they about a foot or two from the front of the rear tire. They are obvious if you are looking for them. The plugs are about 4" long and 2" wide.

Is this the hole you guys are talking about? The opening is only 1.5" long and 0.5" wide. Its on both side of the car. I don't see any grommets in the glove box.

[ahausheer]

Originally Posted by ft86Fan

Is this the hole you guys are talking about? The opening is only 1.5" long and 0.5" wide. Its on both side of the car. I don't see any grommets in the glove box.

That's the hole that should be capped with the rubber grommet during PDI. Water and road debris can get up there and eventually cause rust or rattles but I would personally worry about a small animal getting up there and taking a shit or dying. Ive opened my hood and found poop on top of the engine because an animal found it to be a warm dry safe place to take a nap in the winter.