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Subject:Re: that dreaded rear heater ...
From:MICHAEL H
Date:Thu, 1 Nov 2012 21:11:00 -0700

... tks ; possible solution ...

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 From: JRodgers <jrodgers113@gmail.com>
To: MICHAEL H <vwdash80@YAHOO.COM>
Cc: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Sent: Thursday, November 1, 2012 11:41 AM
Subject: Re: that dreaded rear heater ...

There is a gasket that seals the valve to the body of the heater. The gasket is not like an "O"ring - round in cross section, but is instead square in cross section. It fits nicely into a square shaped groove. I have on a couple of occasions re-sealed this and stopped leaks by applying "Plumber's Goop" - a brand of silicone sealer. It's not a guaranteed foolproof fix however.