Skyline R33 leaking boot/trunk fix! New sealer on the panel overlap

[@MrRandomReviews]

my dream car right there...its crazy how you make it seem so normal to own lol i probably would never touch mine for fear of breaking it

[@mtk4158]

youre the only channel i can find thats making videos and how tos on a 33 gtr! keep them coming

[@dickoR33]

Micheal Kirwan Thanks man I appreciate it, I definitely will be keeping the how to videos and install videos on the Gtr coming.

[@mtk4158]

Gary Dixon GTR quick question when you fitted front mount lot of surface rust did you tidy that up since? And how much were the indicators from nissan?

[@dickoR33]

Micheal Kirwan I oiled it on the day and in the winter I plan on going back and grinding it out and treating it when I have more time. The indicators were £90 delivered.

[@simongoode7812]

Another job I've been meaning to sort is my leaky boot but glad I know where it's likely to be coming in. Thanks for the video & good work mate 👍🏻

[@SpencerHogg]

Beauty looking R33, dude! nice work on the fix of the trunk leaks! Not a GTR driver myself, I have a Subaru haha, but I respect the build! Super awesome, love the channel and dropped a like + Subscribed to support! Keep it up!

[@dickoR33]

NinjaxBart Thanks man I really appreciate your kind words and support, it means alot. Just checked out your channel and wow awesome content, I can only hope to grow like your channel one day. You have definitely gained a subscriber in me.

[@dubsskyline]

Great video..I had the same problem with my old skyline. Nice easy fix FairPlay..

[@dickoR33]

Brian Cullen yeah once the sealer fully cured I got to neaten up the lines really easy to with a craft knife.

[@Jcoxy2k10]

Thanks for this video. I need to do this on my GTST :(

[@666Hazard666]

Thanks for this video Gary. I noticed water in the boot of my GTST and had no idea where it was coming from. Will be doing this when the weather gets better. I heard that the rear lights can be an issue too.. Is there a fix you know of for that if that's also the case?

[@dickoR33]

Danny Finch a common misconception is that it's the rear lights, my gtst leaked so after searching forums it pointed to the lights. After resealing them twice with no joy I noticed the panel seam in video, sealed that and it was perfect also my gtr and my dad's all fixed with the seam seal so in my case it was 3 for 3. I would suggest the seam first to try because it's alot easier to do and should sort it. The rear lights in my case were a pain to get out because they were so gunked on with sealer, not sure weather that was from factory or some else had a ago before me thou. Also since fixing the seam seal my passanger indicator used to get water in but now doesn't. I hope this simple fix sorts your problem because I know how frustrating a leak can be.

[@666Hazard666]

Many thanks for the reply. I'll give it a go and see where we go from there. The factory sunroof started letting water in too.. Going to be a bit more of a task to get that one right I think.. Still wouldn't be without it though.

[@dickoR33]

Danny Finch No problem I hope you get it sorted. I have had no experience with sun roof issues as I never been lucky enough to have one in a skyline lol. If you do fix the sun roof though maybe do a video as no doubt others have an issue. Yeah every type of car has issues it's when they don't really bother you that you know you love the car if that makes sense.

[@666Hazard666]

absolutely. The R33's been my dream car since I was 12.. so 20 years now. I was lucky enough to find a 40th anniversary recent import that had been garaged for 6 months since importing. Took her to JAE last year but that was the only show I could get to sadly. Going in this month for the timing belt, alternator refurb and mot. wish me luck lol

[@Oraxas]

Oh you aren't lucky if you're over 6 foot haha. I am welding up the sunroof in mine

[@RollingWheelsUK]

Really useful video, have to do this to my R33 at some point, I also have to reseal the O/S tail light too. Can I ask what did you use to clean up the panels and what sealer did you use?

[@dickoR33]

Rolling Wheels UK I used general dirt remover and then cellulose thinners to make sure all the contamination was gone before sealing with Tiger seal polyurethane adhesive sealant, which you can get from Amazon. For the underside of the panels I just used a rust treater and the greased it up as it hidden behind the inner boot trim. It's rained alot and heavy at times since doing this and my boot is totally dry.

[@RollingWheelsUK]

Gary Dixon GTR Thanks for the reply will look into getting some of that stuff so that i can make my car water tight again. roughly how long did it take you to do it all?

[@dickoR33]

Rolling Wheels UK 45 mins should be plenty of time. The sealer comes in black, white and grey colour choice.

[@RollingWheelsUK]

Gary Dixon GTR that's not too bad of a time frame to do it in then thanks for your help appreciate the reply

[@oblvr8]

sweet thank you respect

[@kylelay2625]

Hello quick question where the panels overlap is there an area under that, that may have rust or is it just what you can see?

[@dickoR33]

The overlap is not big at all but I did soak some rust eater down there before sealing the top and the bottom is always open to keep an eye on it if need be .

[@kylelay2625]

@@dickoR33 awesome good to know ive been worried about mine having some hidden rust behind there thanks for the peace of mind and the quick response

[@danohare9624]

Just wondered what you used to remove the old seam sealant?

[@Eigdooog]

Not sure if you still have the car but how did this hold up in the long run? Wondering to remove the old before applying new. Cheers.

[@emiratesking93]

Hi mate. I have the exact same issue as you on my R33 GTR. What sealant are you using? Cheers mate.

[@dickoR33]

I used tiger seal off Amazon.

[@emiratesking93]

Gary Dixon GTR Nice 1 buddy.

[@p4pzmancharlie12]

Wish som1 wud find out how to fix the same problem on gc8 impreza

[@RejectedOutcast]

Been wondering where the water was coming from 🤦‍♂️bloody hell haha a little worse than yours but the spare wheel well has a sub made into it

[@dickoR33]

Definitely don't want water in your sub then, hopefully this gets it fixed for you.