The Skylight Guy wrote: > > I have read a few e-mails last week referring to smells in Westies. > Although not from the front vent, the roof vent is another source of > these phantom smells. I have changed over a hundred, and believe me, the > ones all duct taped, cracked and have-seen-better-days really smell. I > guess moisture gets trapped in between the layers. Also the UV rays > break down the material and this releases a pungent odor. Many of my > customers thought it might have been milk or food on the apolstry and > were amazed what a nose-relieving difference a new skylight made. Has > anyone else noticed this? <Snip> I bought an '85 Westy about 3 months ago and the skylight was cracked and had been repaired with some kind of epoxy goop I suppose but on a hot day it is really funky smelling. I'm embarrassed to have anyone ride in the van with me. It's not so bad after you get up to around 55 on the highway. hehe vasili |
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