Date:         Sun, 21 May 2000 08:20:28 -0700
Reply-To:     Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Bill Davidson <wdavidson@THEGRID.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances
Comments: To: Gary McEachern <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM>
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....Reading Ma.

Location, location, location....

If  you're really a fanatic about keeping your van rust free...
move to the west!
No problems with rust on my 90 Westy! :)

Bill

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gary McEachern" <glmce@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, May 21, 2000 7:43 AM
Subject: Rust prevention behind Westy appliances


> Hello Volks
>
> I just had the passenger side rocker panel and lower side panel replaced
on
> my '90 Westy due to rust through. The body shop heavily undercoated the
> bottom of panel. I believe condensation on the inside of the panel causes
> this rust problem. I am trying to decide how to more effectively insulate
> the panel to stop the problem from reoccurring. I've seen it mentioned
that
> the insulation at the bottom of the panel holds water and tends to promote
> the rust. I suspect that without the insulation in this area more
> condensation would actually occur.
>
> I would appreciate any suggestions on how to effectively deal with this
> issue. I plan to keep this vehicle for many years to come and do not wish
to
> deal with this problem again.
>
> Gary
>
>
> Gary McEachern, Reading Ma.
> '90 Westy
> '84GL w/Super Sunroof (for sale)
> '87GL Wolfsburg Weekender
> '75 Spitfire
>
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