Date:         Wed, 19 Apr 2000 06:41:54 -0400
Reply-To:     Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
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From:         Richard Golen <rgolen@UMASSD.EDU>
Subject:      Re: Leaky Skylight, but...
Comments: To: Chris <Chris@CHEFSTORE.COM>
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Chris,

I had a leak in my 87 Westy in the exact place you mentioned. What I
believe happened was that water was leaking in around the carriage head
bolts that hold the skylight in place.

I removed the skylight bolts and put silicone sealer under the heads of
each bolt and reassembled the whole thing. Since then.....no leak.

Ric


At 02:26 PM 4/18/00 -0700, Chris wrote:
>... I can't tell exactly where the problem lies. It rained very hard here in
>Southern California yesterday for an extended period of time, and my '88
>Westy was parked outside, unprotected. After work, I discovered the skylight
>had leaked (maybe two cups water total). The water seems to be coming
>through the hole in the center of the turn handle that raises and lowers the
>skylight vent. The seal around the skylight looks good - however, I think
>this is the most likely culprit.
>
>I realize the skylight itself might be cracked, but it doesn't appear to be.
>Any thought or suggestions before I email the Skylight Guy for a new
>skylight and seal? Btw, the existing skylight is factory-issue.
>
>Chris
>'88 Westy, "Rocinante"
>Culver City, CA
>