Hi Fellow Vangonees,
Have you checked the grommet for your speedometer cable. I had a similar problem
and found that to be the cause.

I hope I have my HTML turned OFF!!!!
Tom
84 Westy

> ----- Original Message -----
> From: John Baker <abusguy2@SPRINGMAIL.COM>
> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
> Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 8:47 AM
> Subject: Need help to find leak...
>
> > I noticed that during rains I was getting some water in the cab of my 83.5
> Westy.  It was to the left of my feet between the drivers seat and the front
> firewall, but dash and behind dash were dry. With the front door open, I
> looked into the channel that carries fresh air through the front door and to
> the back passenger area and I see that this channel HAS STANDING WATER IN
> IT! My question is. Where the hell is this water coming from.  I looked at
> the fresh air vent above the radiator and I dont see how it can come in
> there.  Maybe it would be able to blow up in there a little when the van is
> moving, but the water comes into this channel even when its been sitting for
> a day or two.  Anyone ever had this or have any suggestions??
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> > Peace, JB
> > '66 Split Window Camper
> > '83 H20 Vanagon
> >
> > "You cannot simultaneously work for peace and prepare for war..."