Date:         Sun, 25 May 2003 09:05:41 -0400
Reply-To:     Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Hans Brouwer <h.brouwer@SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Leak in 2002 Eurovan Camper Top
Comments: To: Emily <emily14@CHARTER.NET>
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I had the same problem on our 86 Westy. In our case the water was coming in
through the bolts that hold the luggage rack on the roof. I forgot to put
silicone around them when I re-installed the luggage rack (the rubber
washers need some help to seal the holes properly).

There also should be some draining holes that might be plugged by some
debris.

I expect that the insulation is wet between the headliner and the roof. Time
to take the headliner out and let it dry. Better yet replace the insulation
with Roxul insulation which does not absorb any water (available at Home
Depot - Canada).

Cheers,

Hans Brouwer

Cumberland, Ontario
69 Bus (Speedy)
86 Westfalia (Slowpoke)
92 Cabriolet (for sale)

BusFusion a VW Camper camping event in Almonte, June 12 ~ 15, 2003
Member: Vanagon List, IWCCC & Capital City VW Club

----- Original Message -----
From: "Emily" <emily14@CHARTER.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, May 24, 2003 11:06 PM
Subject: Leak in 2002 Eurovan Camper Top


First Time Post for New Member:

I live in Sylacauga, Alabama. Drove a 1986 vanagon for 6 years.
Bought at new 2002 Eurovan Camper in Fall 2001. Rarity of the
vehicle and scarcity of professionals who know anything or will work
on it makes belonging to a "support group" critical, particularly
since little things come up all of the time. Right now, I have a
fairly big thing. The Winnebago pop top is holding water during
heavy rain. Then when I start up and pull away, water dribbles into
the van on the front passengers head. A pretty healthy dribble.
Help!