Date:         Thu, 25 May 2006 13:46:45 -0700
Reply-To:     Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Old Volks Home <oldvolkshome@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Leaks (Rear Door? Window Seals?)
Comments: To: "Russell, William" <william.russell@uw-inc.com>
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I had this same problem (only in the rear though) and for the longest time,
even after replacing the rear hatch seal I couldn't figure it out.  Until
one day I notice the water trail was coming from where the curtain strap on
the passenger rear side contacted and bulged against the bulb seal portion
of the rear hatch seal, creating an open spot for moisture to seep through.
I have never used it to draw & tie my curtains back so I removed the strap.
Hasn't leaked onto the rear pad since.

As to the front, I've never had the problem YET.  But I would imagine it's
the windshield seal.
--
Jim Thompson
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
73 K Ghia Coupe "Denise"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
oldvolkshome@gmail.com
http://www.oldvolkshome.com
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On 5/25/06, Russell, William <william.russell@uw-inc.com> wrote:
>
> I am having a problem with several 'water' leaks in my 1980 Westfalia.
> Last year I decided that it was probably the roof seals.  However, I
> have now replaced all of these and the leaks persist.  I also replaced
> the rear door seal to try and resolve the problem.  In the back, it's
> the cushion that I keep finding soaked although I can't figure out where
> it's coming from.  In the front, it's the carpet on both the drivers and
> the passenger's side.  Note that this occurs while sitting parked and
> not necessarily while driving in the rain.  Could both these problems be
> related to window seals?  These look difficult to replace.  Are they?
>
> Thanks,
>
> \/\/i!!y
>
> 1980 Westfalia "Jazzy"