On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 6:41 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> page not found on google link.

Mine or yours?

Direct link to my image:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/--kA7FV7wkAs/USbQDdXQcqI/AAAAAAAAG-k/rzvT4rIG6Iw/s1000/%252781%2520Roof%2520Rack.jpg

> .... I have to add though that seeing as my van is a pop top conversion, I may not have achieved the correct pressure on the rack (mount placements and rubber washer count) that might have contributed to the problem. I know that my '82 westy had no such rubbing problems.

Ah ok. Good point.

FWIW, on my '81, there's an extra grommet at the four 10mm head bolts
at rear edge.  So L-R: double, single, single, double. I was curious
of why these were doubled up at each end. There is also a small rubber
pad at two points. I mention this as I suspect my luggage rack is
original.

> Years ago, and it is the same seal I am using now, I bought a really nice pop top seal from a local RV place. The rubber and bulb is of high quality, looks more like factory than any aftermarket seals I have seen. It came preloaded with sealant deep in the groove.

I'm sure the VC stuff is fine too. Had assumed these seals would have
the metal clips.

> On 2013-02-21, at 6:19 PM, neil n wrote:

>> ...., it seems that over time, the top rubs,
>> removes some paint and depending on local climate (?), rust starts.

>> Rust is minimal.

>>..... Seems the
>> Van-cafe kit is a "glue on" type, as they included a tube of Loctite
>> black adhesive (30540)

-- 
Neil n

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