Date:         Fri, 5 Jun 2020 12:52:07 -0700
Reply-To:     Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Bruce Todd <beeceetee@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: leaky windshield
Comments: To: Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com>
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It also shows that at one point, a (new) antennae has been installed as the
metal where the cap would sit has been bent in the installation process.

Bruce

On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 11:28 AM Ryan Cresawn <jrcresawn@gmail.com> wrote:

> Hi Eric,
>
> The photo on The Samba website shows that the angled cap that covers the
> antenna is missing. With the cap removed it's clear that water could pass
> between the hole in the nose of the Vanagon and the antenna. Where the
> water would travel from there is a mystery to me.
>
> Ryan
>
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 11:09 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net>
> wrote:
>
> > Hi folks.
> >
> > The Samba site doesn’t play well with screen readers.
> >
> > What is the conclusion?
> >
> > Eric Caron
> >
> >
> > > On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> > >
> > > I think I found the source of the leak
> > >
> > > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2048830
> > >
> > > On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:39 AM <alex@mevay.org> wrote:
> > >
> > >> Hi Dan,
> > >>
> > >> I have what sounds like the same leak as you, around the clutch pedal.
> > >>
> > >> Along the lines of what Ben said, I thought another common cause for
> > >> leaks is a wearing out of the sealant between body panels.  I've been
> > >> assuming mine is coming through that vertical seam running down the
> > >> "nose" of the vanagon just inboard of the radio antenna.  My sealant
> > >> there is clearly worn out (hard/cracked/missing).  Admittedly, I have
> > >> not confirmed this source, as the van doesn't see a lot of rain, and
> > >> I'm hoping to get a paint job in the next year or so, but it might be
> > >> worth a look or hose spray.
> > >>
> > >> Good luck,
> > >>
> > >> Alex
> > >>
> >
>