on 7/27/01 4:50 PM, Larry Innes at linnes@INNU.CA wrote:

> Hi, All -
>
> We've had the worst and wettest July on record, and ol' Blu, our 87
> Westy has developed wet front floor syndrome, also known as WFFS.
> WFFS is characterized by puddles in the mats in both the driver and
> passenger sides, which over time has advanced to a state of
> perpetually wet carpet and underlay.
>
> Something appears to be amiss...is there some kind of gasket or seal
> behind the grill that could be out of place or otherwise AFU?
>
> Any advice, experience would be welcome.
> --
> Larry Innes
> PO BOX 2156 Stn B Goose Bay, Labrador A0P 1E0 Canada
> 87 Westfalia GL "Blu"
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I solved these symptoms by sealing the windsheild gasket, from the outside,
with black RTV.
I used the finest tip, pushed it in under the edge of the seal, and laid a
continuous bead under the seal all the way around.  No visible mess and the
floor is always dry.
--
Miguel