In a message dated 1/18/2003 10:38:39 PM Eastern Standard Time, 
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

> That is really scary to see what could be behind the fridge and sink. If the
> only reason this happens is the fiberglass insulation, then it should be
> removed immediately,

       Absolutly !  The sooner the better !

>     but the rust has already started. 

    More than likely as these vans are all at the age that the rusting has 
already started.

Anyone had success > with POR-15 in this area?
> 
    POR-15 will work if the rusting has not progressed too far.  If there is 
major perforation the wise move would be to cut out the cancer back to solid 
metal, weld in new pieces then protect the area with POR-15.

Cheers��

Frank Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
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