More grotty:

https://lh4.googleusercontent.com/-L0yVoPx2ULI/USbrobKgQAI/AAAAAAAAG-0/R4fvnFvU4dE/s720/%252781%2520Roof%2520rack%25202.jpg

I now see the side rubber bushing. In my case, thought the doubled up
washers at each end are there to compensate for roof shape and luggage
rack shape differences. FWIW, the raised body lip where the canvas
attaches must help in keeping water out. (at least this is what I
noticed while washing the roof)

I'll read Bentley again. As-is though, AFAIK, no leaks at that join.

I see white caulking between each body hole and bolt. Seems like a
good thing to make sure those are sealed well.

Neil.

On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 7:38 PM, Alistair Bell <albell@shaw.ca> wrote:

> But direct link did - man that is grotty.
>
> Bentley specifies the number of rubber washers to put on bolts on rear edge of rack. If I recall correctly it is double on all.  But does not (well, I might have missed it) specify of any should be between rack and side brackets. I seem to recall there was one on side bracket on my '82 westy.
>
> The rear washers help in kicking up rear of rack to seal better to pop top and perhaps to give a little side drainage? Also, on my '82, there were rubber/foam pads on inside of rack near the rear.
>
>
> alistair
>

-- 
Neil n

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