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Date:         Fri, 30 Nov 2001 14:36:20 -0500
Reply-To:     Tom Shiels <shiels.t.w@COGECO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Tom Shiels <shiels.t.w@COGECO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Need help to find leak...
Comments: To: Dave Baker <DBAKER5@KC.RR.COM>
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Hi Fellow Vangonees, Have you checked the grommet for your speedometer cable. I had a similar problem and found that to be the cause.

I hope I have my HTML turned OFF!!!! Tom 84 Westy

> ----- Original Message ----- > From: John Baker <abusguy2@SPRINGMAIL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 8:47 AM > Subject: Need help to find leak... > > > I noticed that during rains I was getting some water in the cab of my 83.5 > Westy. It was to the left of my feet between the drivers seat and the front > firewall, but dash and behind dash were dry. With the front door open, I > looked into the channel that carries fresh air through the front door and to > the back passenger area and I see that this channel HAS STANDING WATER IN > IT! My question is. Where the hell is this water coming from. I looked at > the fresh air vent above the radiator and I dont see how it can come in > there. Maybe it would be able to blow up in there a little when the van is > moving, but the water comes into this channel even when its been sitting for > a day or two. Anyone ever had this or have any suggestions?? > > > > > > > > > > > > Peace, JB > > '66 Split Window Camper > > '83 H20 Vanagon > > > > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."


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