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Subject:Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
From:Old Volks Home
Date:Thu, 23 Jun 2011 19:31:01 -0700

Cecil -

I usea small thin bead of Black RTV Silicone Adhesive on both my
Vanagons.  Heat isn't really and issue that I'm aware of.
-- 
Jim Thompson
84 GL 1.9 "Gloria"
84 Westfalia 2.1 "Ole Putt"
72 411 Station Wagon "Pug"
75 914 1.8 "Nancy"
Full Timing Since March 1999
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On Thu, Jun 23, 2011 at 6:25 PM, Cecil Eastman <ckelmo1@comcast.net> wrote:
> Finally scored a new seal for the engine compartment. �One long piece of extruded rubber. �I have to assume that there's something that holds it in place. �What's the proper type of adhesive for this application? �Are there special considerations regarding engine heat here?
>
> Thanks,
> Cecil
> '85 Westy Wolfsburg
> "Der BrotKasten"