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Date:         Sun, 8 Oct 1995 21:25:18 -0400 (EDT)
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From:         "Erik W. Burtis " <eburtis@s850.mwc.edu>
Subject:      Re: Oh no, the dreaded leak

> Opal helped me find a leak i never knew existed. somewhere on the front left > site..prolly the seal. i'm looking into replacing the seal but what can i do > until i can get the time and stuff and decent weather to do so....will > sillicone seal it well for a temp. fix? that's what i've heard. i was driving > down I40 and felt water hitting my leg. after all the rain stopped i noticed > that the carpet is wet and now i've got that great wet smell in the van. need > something to stop it until i can get the seal replaced. any ideas?

It is o.k. as a temporary fix, but it can trap water under the seal and cause serious rust over time. I'd replace it as soon as possible. Erik Burtis 71 Westy


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