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Subject:Re: Proper adhesive for engine compartment seal
From:David Beierl
Date:Fri, 24 Jun 2011 10:23:33 -0400

At 07:28 AM 6/24/2011, Jim Arnott wrote:
>that's what I'd use, However, the engine seals typically were held in
>by....
>
>Friction.
>
>I've not seen an engine seal that is glued in. But then again, I've
>not seen all engine seals. Just examples on Splits, Bays and air-
>cooled Vanagons.

I think the water-cooled must be different.  On my '84 and '89 the
rubber lies in a flat tray, glued down on the bottom surface.

Yours,
David