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Subject:Re: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water in footwell
From:Jerry
Date:Thu, 9 Apr 2009 20:32:05 -0500

Even though you have a new windshield and seal, the
windshield seal may still leak in around the upper
windshield corners.  Believe me, I know from experience,
had the problem. I injected sealant in and around the
upper corner and it fixed my problem.

Good luck!

JB 88GL Guido

On 4/9/09 5:19 PM, "Robert Stewart" <robertmstewart@MAC.COM> wrote:

> I swear once I think things are starting to stabilize with the van
> something else happens. It's a never ending battle. Very frustrating.
> 
> Robert
> NY
> On Apr 9, 2009, at 6:11 PM, Aaron Pearson wrote:
> 
>> i have the same condition on the driver's side.  my antenna gasket
>> is solid, and i also have a new windshield and seam, and new rust
>> underneath.  i am flummoxed.
>> 
>> 
>> 
>> aaron
>> 
>> '87 syncro westy ej22
>> 
>>> Date: Thu, 9 Apr 2009 17:58:09 -0400
>>> From: robertmstewart@MAC.COM
>>> Subject: Water leak on the passenger side creating a pool of water
>>> in footwell
>>> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>>> 
>>> Hey Everyone,
>>> 
>>> I just noticed that I have a Water leak on the passenger side
>>> creating
>>> a pool of water in the footwell!
>>> 
>>> Anyone ever heard of this before?
>>> 
>>> I checked the door seals nothing was wet there. I see no visible
>>> water
>>> flowing in the van.
>>> 
>>> Could it be coming in from the front where radiator or passenger side
>>> lights are? Then maybe it flows in from there?
>>> 
>>> I had my windshield replaced last year with a new window seam and it
>>> looks fine.
>>> 
>>> I am stumped.
>>> 
>>> Was thinking of taking a friend with me to car wash, using the power
>>> washer on that side while someone is in the car to see where it is
>>> leaking in from.
>>> 
>>> TIA
>>> 
>>> Robert
>>> NY
>> 
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