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Date:         Wed, 29 May 2013 11:38:07 -0700
Reply-To:     neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         neil n <musomuso@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Leaking luggage rack
Comments: To: Jim Lieb <jlieberie@gmail.com>
In-Reply-To:  <CABFYqGYW6LN1whGTvUFwMsqkxhEDtM=s=E_5zH-iYYDtP2nBkQ@mail.gmail.com>
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Was the luggage rack removed to replace the seal?


There should be factory putty (sealant) between the rack brackets and
roof metal.


Dum-dum putty can be used here if I'm not mistaken. I used boat
caulking, which should last, but dum-dum putty maybe better?


a couple of pics showing debris that was under my luggage rack


https://picasaweb.google.com/musomuso/BodyWork#5847589924027527842


There should also be sealant at the 4 nut/bolts (along with rubber
washers) holding the rear portion of luggage rack to roof.


Neil.


On Wed, May 29, 2013 at 6:24 AM, Jim Lieb <jlieberie@gmail.com> wrote:




> water. We had some pretty heavy rains last night and as I drove water
> continued to drip from the front edge and the side of the headliner. Is
> there a way for the water to find its way in? Not sure how the luggare rack
> attaches to the top of the van. Suggestions?






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