Date:         Mon, 26 Jun 2006 09:02:39 -0700
Reply-To:     Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jake de Villiers <crescentbeachguitar@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Cheap window fix. Was: Wind noises.... door - Followup
Comments: To: neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca>
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If you want a cheap and cheesy fix, build up the rubber seal with black
polyurethane.  Smear on a thin, smooth coating and let dry overnight before
closing window (!). Build as necessary, but be warned, it is PERMANENT!

Jake

On 6/25/06, neil <goofymuso@yahoo.ca> wrote:
>
> --- s kraning <CaratTop90@CHARTER.NET> wrote:
>
> > Neil -
> > Interesting DIY fix for the window. Any thoughts on
> > what to do about the
> > driver's side vent that does the same thing? If I
> > press the vent window in
> > whilst driving, the squeeling/ wind noise will stop.
> > I don't think the same
> > weather stripping technique would work there (I've
> > tried something similar.)
> > Coincidentally, there is a small dent on the sheet
> > metal of the d/s door
> > near the mirror (from the p/o)...wonder if this is
> > significant?
>
>
> Hmm......
>
> I guess weather stripping is too thick. BTW, there are
> different guages (2 that I've seen).
>
> If replacing w/new rubber isn't an option or isn't
> needed, your latch might have too much play in it. Try
> shimming a piece of paper or thin cardboard between
> latch where it closes against metal frame. (are all
> the screws tight?)  You could try the paper/cardboard
> at various spots between rubber and window itself. The
> dent? Might be affecting the (for lack of better term)
> window pivot thus affecting alignment of vent window
> in question. Hard to say  w/o seeing..... i.e. how big
> is dent blah blah.... likely just worn out rubber
>
>
> Cheers.
>
>
> Neil Nicholson.
> 1981 air cooled Westfalia.
> Cheap-o web site:
>
> http://www.members.shaw.ca/tubanick/welcomewesty.html
>
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--
Jake
1984 Vanagon GL
1986 Westy Weekender "Dixie"
www.crescentbeachguitar.com