hi guys

few months ago, one of my tail light had gone so i replaced it, the screws i took out was rounded off so i didnt screw it all the way down incase i couldnt get them out. been meaning to ask on here what the screws are called.

 

anyway it has been raining hard and noticed the boot carpet was slightly wet, im guessing its because i didnt tighten the screws in.

could anyone tell me what the screws are called so i can order them please?

 

many thanks 🙂 

Are you talking about these?

 

6 minutes ago, YOG said:

Are you talking about these?

 

yes! the hs1 are the ones, many thanks 🙂 im guessing i go on ebay and look for that size screw now?

sorry wrong post

15 minutes ago, froggy8 said:

yes! the hs1 are the ones, many thanks 🙂 im guessing i go on ebay and look for that size screw now?

many thanks

i have just ordered these now

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323799542527?chn=ps&_ul=GB&var=512796379910&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=512796379910_323799542527&targetid=1404115578893&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006858&poi=&campaignid=17218284410&mkgroupid=142217514411&rlsatarget=aud-1165757154859:pla-1404115578893&abcId=9300867&merchantid=7293384&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccMhgcatiYuLwED3JazMWQBKse0DRwlnYnUts72DwX3v0EhGOOjMzOxoCg3EQAvD_BwE

 

24 minutes ago, YOG said:

Are you talking about these?

 

many thanks

i have just ordered these now

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/323799542527?chn=ps&_ul=GB&var=512796379910&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=710-134428-41853-0&mkcid=2&mkscid=101&itemid=512796379910_323799542527&targetid=1404115578893&device=c&mktype=pla&googleloc=1006858&poi=&campaignid=17218284410&mkgroupid=142217514411&rlsatarget=aud-1165757154859:pla-1404115578893&abcId=9300867&merchantid=7293384&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjww_iwBhApEiwAuG6ccMhgcatiYuLwED3JazMWQBKse0DRwlnYnUts72DwX3v0EhGOOjMzOxoCg3EQAvD_BwE

The inserts for the taillight screws should be watertight even with the screws only loose or not fitted at all. 
 

Worth checking the rubber cup the locating stud fits into but often see that the foam seals around the screw inserts simply rot away so may been sealing up again with silicone or similar sealant. This is a very common leak path for water getting into the boot, comes through where the plastic trims are that the parcel shel clips into

8 minutes ago, troy45 said:

The inserts for the taillight screws should be watertight even with the screws only loose or not fitted at all. 
 

Worth checking the rubber cup the locating stud fits into but often see that the foam seals around the screw inserts simply rot away so may been sealing up again with silicone or similar sealant. This is a very common leak path for water getting into the boot, comes through where the plastic trims are that the parcel shel clips into

thank you, i will have a look tomorrow 🙂 

16 minutes ago, troy45 said:

The inserts for the taillight screws should be watertight even with the screws only loose or not fitted at all. 
 

Worth checking the rubber cup the locating stud fits into but often see that the foam seals around the screw inserts simply rot away so may been sealing up again with silicone or similar sealant. This is a very common leak path for water getting into the boot, comes through where the plastic trims are that the parcel shel clips into

sorry so you saying i should put some sealent around the screws after i have screwed it in?

You’d be best putting sealant around the inserts with the lamp assemblies removed - a lot harder to get it in the right place once you’ve refitted the lamp

35 minutes ago, troy45 said:

You’d be best putting sealant around the inserts with the lamp assemblies removed - a lot harder to get it in the right place once you’ve refitted the lamp

Thank you I think I understand. So I take the lights out and where the screws goes in, that's where I put the sealant around it?

Yes that’s it

43 minutes ago, troy45 said:

Yes that’s it

thank you again, will have to find some silicone or sealant now, do you happen to know of one?

Lots to choose from - several topics on here have covered it. 
 

as examples there’s Tiger Seal as. PU type sealant then in lot of cases I’ve listed used silicon instant gasket that can be bought at Halfords etc 

9 hours ago, troy45 said:

Lots to choose from - several topics on here have covered it. 
 

as examples there’s Tiger Seal as. PU type sealant then in lot of cases I’ve listed used silicon instant gasket that can be bought at Halfords etc 

Brilliant!

Thank you again 

just an update:

checked my boot and luckily the water only went to the side and no water in the well 🙂