Check the seal between the hatch and the van.  Also the seal on the window, but less likely the cause.

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Matt Thyer

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> Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:31:36 -0800
> From: vanagon@ASTOUND.NET
> Subject: water in the engine lid area
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
>
> I just opened up the back of my 89 vanagon gl
> to find the rear cushion is wet on the bottom as well as the
> carpet pad over the engine lid.
>
> We have had lots of rain recently.
>
> How is the water getting into the top area of the engine lid?
> soaking the carpet and pad?
>
> The van is a solid roof gl with no sunroof or pop top.
> Rear hatch gasket seems to be fine
>
> how could the rear d pillar windows allow water to get to the engine lid area?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Doug