Date:         Thu, 16 Feb 2012 18:03:54 -0600
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: 91 VW Vanagon GL Campmobile skylight
Comments: To: David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net>
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---- David Beierl <dbeierl@attglobal.net> wrote:
> At 03:29 PM 2/16/2012, Dave Mcneely wrote:
> >Any tricks to stopping this thing from leaking?  Installed a brand
> >new gasket (just received from from Bus Depot) today, and the
> >skylight edge itself appears flawless.  Both skylight and gasket
> >seem to fit properly.  But it leaks.
>
> Did you do the dollar bill test* on the new gasket and adjust the
> hinge angle as necessary?
>
> *Closed skylight should grip a dollar bill placed anywhere around the gasket.

David, I did try a sheet of paper, but not a dollar bill.  Would a five work?  Don't have a one currently.  thanks for the suggestion.  But I can't figure a way to make it fit more tightly.  Is there an adjustment that I'm not finding on the crank mechanism that allows it to fit better?  Mine does not seem to tighten up until it is right on the gasket.  thanks, David
>
> Yours,
> David
>

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David McNeely