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Subject:Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when it rains
From:David White
Date:Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:38:27 -0700

84 Westie. The internal seal around the hatch is relatively new and in
one piece all the way around. The window gasket is probably original.
There are no leaves or other debris along the top channel. The rear
hatch has plywood on the inside covering the latch mechanism, not sure
if a previous owner did this or if it is stock. Looks like there is
Corning insulation under there too.The door matches the rest of the
car and I can't find any major body work that has been performed on
the rear end.  Rain water seems to be entering the car via the vents
along the bottom of the hatch, which usually gets the rear bed wet in
the passenger's corner and puddles just inside the hatch seal.    Any
suggestions?

Thanks,
David

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