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Subject:Re: door seal wind noise
From:Doug Alcock
Date:Thu, 24 Jan 2002 12:34:05 -0500

>I've been reading the posts on the wind noise from the westy roof rack, but
>the other day my westy started whistling at the front corner of the door
>seal. It only does it above 65 mph and when the wind is blowing a certain
>direction (on the way back it didn't whistle). I inspected the seal and
>can't see any difference in the passenger side seal. Is there a way to
>adjust the door so it closes a little tighter and might stop this? Any other
>solutions?
>
>Nathan

Hi Nathan,

     You can adjust the door fit by loosening the big screws that hold the
hinges to the frame and shifting the door on the channels provided for this
purpose. The procedure is detailed in Bentley.

Cheers,

Doug Alcock
'84 Westy "BlueBelle"
Toronto, Canada
http://www.torontovanagon.com