Date: Thu, 6 Oct 2016 11:15:05 -0700
Reply-To: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
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From: Neil2 <vidublu@GMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Skylight leak
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Wanted to thank you all for your input on this. I replaced the gasket and
adjusted the hinge mounts to allow the plastic to seat more squarely.
We've had rain for several days here and so far, NO leaks!
On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 7:04 PM, David McNeely <davmcneely40@gmail.com>
wrote:
> Is your skylight OEM or at least a really good, double pane copy? When I
> first replaced my skylight (it was cracked), I did not know the
> significance of the different ones available, and got one that seemed right
> in every respect -- until it rained. I changed the gasket more than one
> time, and tried a few different "fit 'em" techniques. Only after I got a
> good quality skylight, and THEN did some of the "fit 'em" techniques did I
> get a leak proof installation. I don't remember where I got it, but it was
> from one of "our" vendors. Probably Bus Depot.
>
> On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:
>
> > Thanks Neil! I should also mention that my skylight was warped. I don't
> > expect that happens that often.
> >
> > Jeff
> >
> > Sent from my iPhone
> >
> > > On Sep 24, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think so. Haven't had much precip since but I replace the gasket
> > after finding one ~3" separation between the upper cushion and the lower
> > piece that grasps the fiberglass. Since the joint between those two
> pieces
> > is about 1/2" above the roof I have a hard time understanding how the
> rain
> > entered last week.
> > >
> > > One complication is that I R&R'd the skylight assy last Spring in order
> > to install a privacy screen on it and the new gasket GWesty paperwork
> > mentions to allow the skylight to rest on the gasket before tightening
> the
> > fasteners for it. Since I didn't know that last Spring it is likely (and
> > visibly apparent) there is a slight gap in one corner where the skylight
> > seats on the gasket cushion.
> > >
> > > After more intense rain I should have a better idea of my situation.
> My
> > guess is you R&R's more than necessary. BTDT.
> > >
> > > Dennis, THANK YOU. You're one of the few on here from the old days I
> > suspect and one more reason I stay on the list!
> > >
> > >> On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 11:18 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net>
> > wrote:
> > >> Neil have you had any luck? I too have a leak that seems to be coming
> > through the housing although i replaced every part including the skylight
> > itself and gasket. Well, not EVERY part but everything available.
> > >> Jeff
> > >>
> > >> > On Sep 18, 2016, at 8:20 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM
> >
> > wrote:
> > >> >
> > >> > These skylights actually seal pretty well. Except for something
> > broken or damaged the usual cause for leakage is from under the gasket.
> The
> > gasket over time will shrink and pull up and off the lip on the roof so
> > water gets in from underneath. Remove the lift arms slide bracket so the
> > cover can be fully lifted off and then remove and inspect the fit of the
> > gasket. It likely will need to be replaced. You will see why.
> > >> >
> > >> > Dennis
> > >> >
> > >> > -----Original Message-----
> > >> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> > Behalf Of Neil2
> > >> > Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 5:36 PM
> > >> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> > >> > Subject: Skylight leak
> > >> >
> > >> > Hey volks,
> > >> >
> > >> > Have you ever had a leaking skylight in your Westy?
> > >> > Where was the source?
> > >> > How did you remedy it?
> > >> >
> > >> > I'm trying to figure out how to seal it and thought I'd try foam
> > along the convex perimeter, atop. I removed some clear RTV the PO used
> > from around the fasteners last spring (it leaked a little beforehand) and
> > wonder if that's the source. It now drips steadily from the operator
> > housing which I think is catching it from the top itself. Seems a poor
> > design since instead of having a convex perimeter on top it's concave,
> > which simply catches the water and allows it to enter the cabin at the
> > meniscus.
> > >> >
> > >> > Please/thanks!
> > >> >
> > >> > --
> > >> > Neil2
> > >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> > >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> > >> > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> > >> > '90 Westfalia Subagon
> > >> > Fulltiming since August 2008
> > >> > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > --
> > > Neil2
> > > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> > > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> > > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> > > '90 Westfalia Subagon
> > > Fulltiming since August 2008
> > > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
> >
>
--
Neil2
'82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
'86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
'08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
'90 Westfalia Subagon (SaL)
Fulltiming since August 2008
Nunquam Pendite Divendium
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