The brownish, crumbling debris is definitely that stupid steel spring clamp
rusted out to nothing. What an awful job to pull out the bits & pieces and
clean it up. Be very careful not to cut the black rubber seal. You can use a
good caulk or something like Goop to reattach & seal it so that no moisture
ever gets between the seal and the poptop. Mine's been successfully resealed
for about 15 years now.
Dennis Patterson
'84 Westy

----- Original Message -----
From: "Gerald Masar" <azsun99@EARTHLINK.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:47 PM
Subject: '88 Westy poptop seal

> The seals are still soft and pliable, but pulling away in several places.
> Is the brownish, crumbling debris I see rust or adhesive residue?
> Has anyone successfully re-attached the seal?
> Jerry
>