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Date:         Sun, 30 Mar 2003 14:10:21 +1200
Reply-To:     Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Andrew Grebneff <andrew.grebneff@STONEBOW.OTAGO.AC.NZ>
Subject:      Re: got a westy? got drivers side seam rust?
In-Reply-To:  <1e2.59408ec.2bb73ef1@aol.com>
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>people, if you dont want the drivers side of your westy to rust out, i would >strongly suggest getting out there with a tube of caulk - any silicone caulk >will do - the same kind you caulk the windows on your house with is fine - >and caulk around all 3 of these fill ports. this is a better seal than even >a new foam gasket, as foam will soak up water, silicone repels it. >failure to do this will result in your drivers side of your camper rusting >out.. seriously.. > chris

Why not get rid if the insulation as well? So that if water STILL manages to get in, there's nothing there to hold it...


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