Date:         Tue, 15 Aug 2000 14:38:49 -0700
Reply-To:     Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
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From:         Daniel Schmitz <djs@gene.com>
Organization: Genentech, Inc.
Subject:      Skylight seal...
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Possibly not quite on topic, but the aftermarket skylight seal that
BusDepot sell for $14.95 fits really nicely. I just installed one. It is
actually the same bulbed seal as he uses for the poptop/luggage rack,
except the bulb is relocated slightly relative to the seal. The seal
features the aluminum clip inside, so it will last forever, and it is
designed so you can install it without unbolting the skylight mechanism,
which is required with the stock seal. The seal includes a rubber "plug"
so that the seal ends can be joined together without the chance of a
leak. The seal is slightly longer than it needs to be, so you can trim
off the excess length and join the ends together.

The instructions say to use silicone caulk or equivalent around the
outside edge of the seal after you install it, but the seal grips the
poptop so tightly that I'm not sure caulk is necessary. I guess I will
find out next time it rains.

Oh, and speaking of seals, I am having good luck (finally!) with the
bulbed-type seal on my luggage rack. No more panel drumming. And my
poptop seal seems to be working quite well, as well.

Dan

"(Donna Cassano)" wrote:

> Jeff,
> How reasonably priced do you need your repair to be.
> Plumbing supply store. Silicone caulking. About 3 bucks a tube.
>
> Might not look the greatest, but it works. From experience.
>
> Peace - donna
> '84 Westy (Pepe)
>
> Jeffrey Howard wrote:
>
> > Hi,
> >
> > My skylight is leaking, I think around the frame but the
> > plastic is cracked so it could be there as well.  Can
> > anyone suggest a parts vendor for a reasonably priced
> > replacement?
> >
> > Thanks much!
> >
> > Jeff H.
> > '87 Westy
> > jhoward@netraverse.com

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Dan
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