Doug, I suspect that the rear hatch gasket is not fine. But, I would close everything up tight, and take a water hose to the back end of the van, moving systematically over the entire thing. I would watch inside as I did so, looking for any water entering. I'd hope I'd find the leak. David Mc ---- Doug Fayne <vanagon@ASTOUND.NET> wrote: > I just opened up the back of my 89 vanagon gl > to find the rear cushion is wet on the bottom as well as the > carpet pad over the engine lid. > > We have had lots of rain recently. > > How is the water getting into the top area of the engine lid? > soaking the carpet and pad? > > The van is a solid roof gl with no sunroof or pop top. > Rear hatch gasket seems to be fine > > how could the rear d pillar windows allow water to get to the engine lid area? > > Thanks, > > Doug |
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