Date:         Tue, 12 Aug 2003 08:40:42 -0400
Reply-To:     vw4x4@FYI.NET
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From:         Eric Zeno <vw4x4@FYI.NET>
Subject:      Re: Why does my floor gets wet whenever it rains?
Comments: To: Thomas Brobst <TJBROBS@ACCUSORT.COM>
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This is the old windsheild leak.  Most of these go undetected.
USe a blow gun and clean under the rubber seal.  Then use a
tube of sealer all around the seal.
                                       Your done.   Eric

Thomas Brobst wrote:

>In my 84GL the floor in the front of the van gets soaked whenever it rains.
>It doesn't matter if the van is being driven or parked.
>I've looked and looked but cannot find any evidence of where the water is coming in.
>I've checked all around the front of the van...headlights, antenna, grille, etc. Nothing shows signs of water entry.
>Since the floor is above the bottom edge of the doors I tend to discount the door seal...but I'm not 100% certain.
>And I hate to drop $50/door on new seals without being confident that's the problem.
>Has anyone on the list had a similar problem and can you share your experiences and/or fixes?
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>Thomas Brobst
>Accu-Sort Systems, Inc
>Staff Mechanical Design Engineer
>215-721-5061
>fax 215-799-1600
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