Date:         Tue, 22 Jun 1999 12:28:17 -0300
Reply-To:     Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
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From:         Malcolm Stebbins <Malcolm.Stebbins@MSVU.CA>
Subject:      Re: water in door seals
Comments: To: George Nahrebecky <George.Nahrebecky@STMARYS.CA>
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George:  I've had this problem too.  I keep a good supply of "Rust Check" or
"Krown" rust prevention squirted in the door well and under the rubber mat in
the step-well so that the water will not cause too much rust.  I also cut off
the seal from about 1 foot up the front - down the bottom and 1 foot up the
rear of the door and I "spliced" in part of  donor seal that was is good shape.
I used black "seam sealer" (only thing on hand) to seal the ends of the seals
together.  It worked for a while, but yesterday I noticed that the bottom of the
'new' seal gets pinched when the door closes and it is again beginning to
wear away (after only about 6 months).  Every year I also take the door panel
off and squirt rust check stuff every where I can get it.  If I can't fix it, at least
I hope to minimize the damage.

George, as we are neighbours, I'd be glad to show you what I've done.
Malcolm S

George wrote:

>         Hi folks,
>
> Maybe someone can help me with this. After a decent rain, I notice that
> the bottom of the hollow door seal on the drivers side is full of water.
> When I squeeze it it sends out a little jet of water from one of the
> little holes punched in it at regular intervals. It's a very pretty
> fountain effect, but I'm thinking this could be the beginning of a
> problem. Anyone out there had any experience with gushing seals? Thanks in
> advance....
>
> George