New Member - LS430 Boot Leak

[Akkas Sikder]

Hi guys, hope everyone keeping well in these extraordinary times! 

I am a new owner of a beautiful 2004 LS430 (Red,140k), noticed water getting into the boot? I have read people replacing it with ones from sealsdirect, however I am unsure of the seal spec? or should i go direct to Lexus?

If anyone can share some experiences/fixes please?

Thanks in advance, Akkas.

 

[Howplum]

Have you tried Lexus Parts Direct? At least it will give you a benchmark price.

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/

There's a parts enquiry form at the bottom of the home page.

[Akkas Sikder]

On 2/18/2021 at 11:31 AM, Howplum said:

Have you tried Lexus Parts Direct? At least it will give you a benchmark price.

https://lexuspartsdirect.co.uk/

There's a parts enquiry form at the bottom of the home page.

Thank you, I just made an enquiry. 

[steve2006]

When you replace it make sure you thoroughly clean the boot lip where the seal fits and apply a thin bead of silicon sealant around the lip.

Lexus price below and part numbers below

 

 

[Akkas Sikder]

Thank you, very helpful 😀

[John N]

Had the same problem 2 years ago when I bought my current 2000 LS430.

Before you spend money - prise the existing seal off the boot lip and clean all the old sealent off the seal, and off the boot lip. Then press the seal back in place without any sealent.

That's what I did with mine and it hasn't leaked for 2 years, and I live in Manchester where we've been under water for months!

I suspect the sealent perishes with age and lets the water seep past it.

John N