Date:         Sun, 23 Sep 2012 13:42:30 -0500
Reply-To:     mcneely4@COX.NET
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From:         Dave Mcneely <mcneely4@COX.NET>
Subject:      Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
Comments: To: Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM>
In-Reply-To:  <505F4D8B.9000305@gmail.com>
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Jack, if you go to a shop that specializes in automotive and similar type seals, you can get an oversize gasket that will install quite well.  At least I was able to do that for the skylight.  Nothing wrong with my skylight, but the replacement gaskets that are supposed to be proper for it, from places like Bus Depot and Van Cafe are too thin, and the skylight still leaks when one is installed properly.  So, I had to go oversize.  Installs exactly like the standard one.  Try online if you like, but I'd wager you can find what you are needing in Bend.  I know I did here in Oklahoma.  mcneely

---- Rocket J Squirrel <camping.elliott@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> A couple years ago, my van was struck by a parked 70s bay window VW bus
> which had been struck by a passing car.
>
> <https://www.dropbox.com/s/oflgt0o802iffgq/IMG_1951.JPG>
>
> The body shop did a pretty good job replacing parts and getting things
> to fit again, but the rear hatch doesn't seal as tightly as it used to
> and I get a lot of dust coming in the back. The existing
> weatherstrip/gasketing is in good shape, I guess the issue is that the
> door no longer seals as tightly against the body as it used to.
>
> I'd like to figure out a way to improve the seal. Ideas?
>
> --
> Jack "Rocket j Squirrel" Elliott
> 1984 Westfalia, auto trans,
> Bend, Ore.

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David McNeely