Date:         Sun, 30 Mar 2008 10:13:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Shawn Wright <vwdiesels@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Rear sidemarker lens issue
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I don't think there is a gasket used here - neither of my vans had them. The boot is supposed
to keep the connections dry I guess (which it doesn't do very well after 20 years of...)
My '82 had the bulb connectors come apart in pieces of rust when I pulled them. I think I was
able to swap in some bulb connectors from old Rabbit parts I had lying around.
Perhaps some thin foam cut to fit the lens would work as a gasket, or thin rubber might work
better - some foams trap water and encourage rust.

On 30 Mar 2008 at 9:36, Neil Crawford <vidublu@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

> Hi volks,
>
> I believe the PN for the lens is 321945361A.  I've got a leak from the top
> of the body/lens (presumably) into the boot and spade terminals.  How to
> stop?
>
> I thought I'd seen a gasket or somesuch that mounted betwixt the body and
> the lens to prevent water from getting inside but cannot find any at
> VanCafe, VanAgain, GoWesty, or BusDepot.
>
> Before I head to the hdware store and reinvent the wheel, anyone have a
> better idea?  ScottTurbo, you mentioned this problem in other areas didn't
> you?
>
> --
> Neil Crawford
> '82 Diesel Westy
> Me other car is Swedish


Shawn Wright
http://members.shaw.ca/vwdiesels
'88 Westy 1.6TD 5 speed
'85 Jetta Diesel 1.6NA