Fixing Water Leaks - Civic Type R FN2

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  • čas přidán 4. 08. 2024
  • Another common problem ticked off the list on the "SIEVEic" Type R, this time the boot and footwell water leaks caused by gaps in the roof welds and the seam sealer disintegrating. Join me as I attempt to fix it.
    Intro - 00:04
    Find the Leak - 01:29
    Removing Roof Trim - 06:42
    Big Cracks - 09:00
    Rust Proofing & Seam Sealer - 09:38
    Paint - 10:59
    Testing - 12:00
    Re-assembly - 13:23
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Komentáře • 59

  • @FN02Jus
    @FN02Jus Před rokem +13

    This will help alot of mk8 civic owners 👍 well made video btw 😊 Thanks again ❤

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před rokem +1

      That's great to hear it will help, I wasn't sure how much is shared with the rest of the range. Thanks for your kind comments 😃

  • @paulrobinson4142
    @paulrobinson4142 Před 29 dny

    Great help only had car for a week and I have the same issue so glad I came across your site soon as it stops raining going to attempt repait

  • @PopeCromwell
    @PopeCromwell Před 3 měsíci +1

    My Mk IX Civic has the same problem, going to investigate and try this fix.

  • @petert696
    @petert696 Před 11 měsíci +2

    Cool, calm, and collected. Thanks for sharing your experience.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 11 měsíci +1

      Thank you sir, much appreciated 👍

  • @alexpyne8979
    @alexpyne8979 Před 10 měsíci +4

    Really well made video here and you've already helped other fn2 owners so thank you.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 10 měsíci

      Thank you very much for the kind words 👍

  • @smashingturnips5353
    @smashingturnips5353 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Thanks for sharing this content 😊. Much appreciated

  • @yardspeed13
    @yardspeed13 Před 8 měsíci +1

    Great video dude... not sure why I've only just stumbled on your channel. subbed.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 8 měsíci

      Thanks mate, really appreciate it 😀👍 I've got an update on this in the next few weeks.

  • @fredrikoscar4741
    @fredrikoscar4741 Před 10 měsíci +2

    Super helpful!! My Civic i a bucket right now...

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 10 měsíci

      😅👍 Haha! Good luck with it mate.

  • @CamilleDeBastiani
    @CamilleDeBastiani Před rokem +3

    Good job! Also, thanks for actually showing the removal of the "door" card. I need to change the cable for the fuel filler cap on my Type S, that will help a lot.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před rokem

      No problem. I can see why people accidentally damage the door cards. The snag areas are the luggage hook and of course the power socket. Good luck 👍

  • @asafgrinberg8629
    @asafgrinberg8629 Před 9 měsíci +2

    very good job man hope u will earn more credit great video

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 9 měsíci

      Thanks very much, that's very kind of you 👍

  • @pauldennis9014
    @pauldennis9014 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Had exactly the same bolt shear off today 😂 thanks for the vid has inspired me to do it myself thankfully rust free caught it early 👍

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci

      Oh no, typical! Glad you got it early mate 👍

  • @Mooney76
    @Mooney76 Před rokem +3

    Done a good job there dude 👍

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před rokem

      Thanks mate, not bad for a complete amateur! 😅

  • @lukyh.8470
    @lukyh.8470 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Merci beaucoup beaucoup 🙏🏻

  • @marcothorsen950
    @marcothorsen950 Před 6 měsíci +2

    Im really not looking forward to this.. found the same problem a couple of days ago. Dont have a clue how long its been going on. Car has just been parked up on the Driveway at home for 2 and a bit years. It doesn't smell the leaky water. So hopefully not too long. Just need some good weather now to do the Job. Never done anything like this Painstaking job on a car . So its worrying me. But realise its essential to get done, to limit rust/damage.
    Helpful video. Thanks for posting.. 👍

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 6 měsíci +1

      Good luck with it. It's not too much of a challenge if you have a full day with decent weather 👍☀

  • @yvonnedavies5071
    @yvonnedavies5071 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Ive had 8 Honda's and love them but leaking boots has been an issue with all of them once they get to a certain age. I shall be checking those seals tomorrow! Thank you 😊

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Yes it's worth checking as it's so easy to get to. Since I fixed this, the leak is still in the front, must be coming from somewhere else too 🤔

    • @yvonnedavies5071
      @yvonnedavies5071 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@GeesDrive I've sealed at the end of the roof rack bit and am now leak free! I hope that you sort yours out too. Thank you for the informative video. No more steamed up windows and cress farming 🤣

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 9 měsíci +1

      Haha! So glad you got yours sorted 👍 My problem looks to be at the bottom of the windscreen on the drivers side now, dripping down onto the accelerator pedal which is not ideal 🤦‍♂️

    • @yvonnedavies5071
      @yvonnedavies5071 Před 9 měsíci

      Leaks are a nightmare to find aren't they. No doubt more leaks will appear on mine too but at least I have the sealant now and know where to look ☺️

  • @The_Touring_Jedi
    @The_Touring_Jedi Před 5 měsíci +1

    Type R EP 3 was mine dream car when I was young but actually FN as daily is also i nice to have as it has all you need as cruise control, ESP, ABS, climate.Looking at the end of the video that boot is actually the same in Civic Tourer models only smaller. Honda used that very same boot design and used it on later Tourer MK9 and hatchbacks all the way to 2016. I bought Tourer 1.8vtec low mileage 2014 only 53k and now for a Type R as daily. One thing to add Tourer Civic has more boot space then Passat or Octavia from VAG.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci

      Always loved the Civic Tourer, especially when it was in the BTCC setup.

  • @smashingturnips5353
    @smashingturnips5353 Před 9 měsíci +6

    Dinosaur watering can is kinda star of the show here

  • @thebanditsix
    @thebanditsix Před 8 měsíci +1

    Same problem on my ep3.

  • @echoecho5244
    @echoecho5244 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Mine too after really heavy rain last couple days. Never noticed it before. Boot, under trapdoor, false floor, soaked.

    • @echoecho5244
      @echoecho5244 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Mine is the type s from 2007. I struggling to take plastic bits off boot to lift carpet and dry it out. Put seats back though and got duct tape emergency temporary measure over the seal

    • @echoecho5244
      @echoecho5244 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Thanks so much for your video btw, a great help

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 7 měsíci

      Thank you! It doesn't help when it's constantly raining. Hope you get it sorted 👍

  • @davidgriffiths2084
    @davidgriffiths2084 Před 3 měsíci +1

    Great video. Just wondering did you put any sealant or anything around the top of the windshield after lifting the top rubber ? I have found it won't sit flush after lifting it off 🤔

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 3 měsíci +1

      I have since I did this repair but not enough to affect the top rubber. Just enough to seal the small leak where the windshield adhesive had started to perish.

  • @miketube6662
    @miketube6662 Před 6 měsíci +1

    Great vid ive just noticed on mine that the passenger rear seat belt when used is soaking wet
    Boot fine and carpets
    Do u think that could be the rail

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 6 měsíci

      Worth just lifting the roof trim and checking the rail seam welds. Might be worth checking window seals too? Good luck with it 👍

  • @paulsomersetwolf5970
    @paulsomersetwolf5970 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi just watched your video and glad you got yours sorted
    Ive also got water coming in the boot checked the strips on the roof like you did plenty of rubbish there but have noticed when i open the boot water seeps through the plastic cover of the back window hatch so would it be coming through the top if the spoiler where it meets the window? Can you get the gasket like rubber trim that looks to go along there or should i try a outdoor silicone? any help would be appreciated.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci +1

      I've seen another video from "Cowabunga Car Diaries" I think where they had the leak coming from the boot hatch. Might be worth searching their channel as I can't recall the fix. Good luck mate 👍

    • @paulsomersetwolf5970
      @paulsomersetwolf5970 Před 5 měsíci +1

      @@GeesDrive I've actually silicone the part where I thought it was coming in on the spoiler and we have had plenty of heavy Rain but no water coming in great news 👍

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci +1

      Nice one, good news mate 👍

  • @chrisdoughty620
    @chrisdoughty620 Před 5 měsíci +1

    Hi, did the bottom carpet just pull put once the 4 bolts were removed? Just about to do mine. It's like the lost city of Atlantis in there.
    I mean the carpet section under the first fold lift away section.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci

      Yeah it's only held in with those 4 bolts, although I snapped one putting it back in so watch out.

  • @andrewfairclough5607
    @andrewfairclough5607 Před 8 měsíci +1

    What sealant did you use? Looks very good

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 8 měsíci +1

      Just standard seam sealer, then normal Granville black car sealant. There's a link to that in my latest water leak video mate 👍

  • @leeroynozzaar
    @leeroynozzaar Před 5 měsíci +1

    How do you go on with the snapped bolt buddy do you have to prize it out?

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 5 měsíci +1

      The other 3 bolts are enough to keep it in place thankfully but it triggers me knowing it's there 😅

  • @jveasey2243
    @jveasey2243 Před 7 měsíci +1

    Has this repair held up?

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před 7 měsíci

      Yes so far so good 👍 However the seal went bad around the windscreen since this video. I did an update video on that too.

  • @sportsmachinerr1401
    @sportsmachinerr1401 Před rokem +2

    From experience I'd get the underbody checked for corrosion by a professional before spending any cash on it.

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před rokem

      Definitely. It's going to get a thorough going over in the summer. You had problems on one before?

    • @sportsmachinerr1401
      @sportsmachinerr1401 Před rokem +1

      @@GeesDrive Ah that's great.
      Yep I've got a 2010 with 88k and it's pretty bad under there, some places need welding. A good indicator is the spring cup at the rear. super easy to check just Jack-up the car and remove the wheels. A few prods of a screwdriver should tell you if rust is an issue on your car. Of course there are other areas of concern but I think in general if that area is solid you may have a good one. Cheers

    • @GeesDrive
      @GeesDrive  Před rokem +1

      @@sportsmachinerr1401 Hey mate, I followed your guide and took a good look underneath at the spring cups and all over and it seems pretty solid, only some minor surface rust. Rear beam may need some attention but wanted to say thanks for your note 👍