Date:         Thu, 21 Dec 2006 18:53:03 -0600
Reply-To:     John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         John Rodgers <inua@CHARTER.NET>
Subject:      Re: Leaky front end
Comments: To: "Richards, Andrew" <Andrew.Richards@NIKE.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <200612211635.kBLGZIiH000501@barrierB241.nike.com>
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I have an 88 GL and it leaks on both sides up front. It also leaks
somewhere in the back on the right side. Every rain brings water inside.
I have so far been unable to stop it.

I had to change out the windshield due to severe pitting. A glass shop
did the job, dutifully cleaned the area for a new seal, installed the
new beadless seal from one of our list vendors. I asked about sealant,
and was told that properly installed, the seal wild not leak, that is
why the thorough cleaning job. First rain after the new installation,
the floor boards were wet near the and underneath the dash. The leaking
continues with every rain. I have not been able to pinpoint the exact
source of the water.

After every rain, the carpet and the bottom of the pad in the right rear
is wet. I haven't been able to pinpoint that source of water either.

I guess I'm going to have to pull the glass and seals and try again. I
hate that idea, because the windshield is at risk until the job is done
-- and it may not stop the problem.

I'm certainly open to suggestions.

Regards,

John Rodgers
88 GL Driver

Richards, Andrew wrote:
> All,
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> My '87 GL had its windshield seal replaced about two years back.  My
> mechanic did the job, not a glass shop.  Well, after some serious rain
> in November I noticed the carpet on the driver's floor was soaked again.
> I'm wondering if there are any other possible culprits before I go
> blaming my mechanic for a job poorly done.  The water runs down from the
> front frame cross-member and drips from the area below the fuse box, NOT
> from the fuse box.  It's always the driver's side that gets wet.
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> Thanks,
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> Andrew
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> Portland, OR
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> '87 Vanagon GL
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