Date:         Fri, 13 Jul 2001 10:18:40 -0700
Reply-To:     David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         David Richoux <tubaman@WOMBAT.NET>
Subject:      Re: Changing pop-top seals??
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Doug Alcock wrote:
>
> Hi gang,
>
>      I just got my set of all three replacement seals for the pop-top and
> luggage rack (from Bus Depot --- Thanks Ron). Can those who have done this offer
> me any tips, tricks, caveats and advice. I'll collate all the advice --- add my
> own experience and pics --- and put up a "how-to" webpage when I'm done.

I did it once (on my own) using stock VW/Westy parts (1983.)  The seal for the
luggage rack section is not too hard to replace since the whole cap can be
lifted off the bodywork a bit. The main top seal took a lot of effort - be aware
of the ambient temperature when you do it - if it is too cool the rubber will be
stiff and hard to slip into place, but if it is too hot it will stretch in
length and there will be loops and bumps that are hard to push into place. I
ended up cutting a section out and used black silicon to patch everything up -
not pretty, but it works.  Be very careful at all of the  right angle corners.
Having a helper would be useful...

Dave Richoux