Date:         Mon, 30 Aug 1999 09:11:10 -0400
Reply-To:     karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         karl <thewestyman@MINDSPRING.COM>
Subject:      Re: Basic question - poptop seals
Comments: To: "Alan J. Flint" <ajflint@ITSA.UCSF.EDU>
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The one the The Bus Depot sells is of good quality and fit, no adhesive
required. Not an exact duplicate of original, but the price is right!

Karl

----- Original Message -----
From: Alan J. Flint <ajflint@ITSA.UCSF.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, August 30, 1999 8:24 AM
Subject: Basic question - poptop seals


> Hello list:
>         Long time reader, first time poster.
>         On Saturday, I bought my first bus, a 1987 Syncro Camper GL with
> 77K miles.  In addition to changing all of the fluids, plugs, and filters,
> it looks like I have to replace the poptop seal before our first camping
> trip.  The seal is falling off in many places and it is all dry and
> crumbly where it meets the top, so I don't think that just re-attaching
> will work well.
>         I think there are a couple of seals available.  Is there a big
> difference in fit and quality between the official VW seal and
> aftermarket.  Can I get the OE seal at an aftermarket price?  What do you
> recommend for adhesive?
>
> Thanks in advance.  I will have more questions to follow.
>
> Alan.