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Subject:Re: Water entry ?
From:Dave Mcneely
Date:Tue, 14 Jul 2015 12:42:30 -0500

The description says, "Not for use outdoors."  Any comment on that?  Water might erode it over time?  UV sensitive?  Just wondering about your experience in the applications you suggest.  mcneely

---- Stuart MacMillan <stuartmacm@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> It's likely coming in from the antenna, where it goes into the cockpit.  The
> grommet there usually is rotten, and I use this material to seal it:
> http://tinyurl.com/n9onp8h
>
> This is a permanently flexible moldable putty that you will find many uses
> for on the Vanagon. I use it under the bolts entering the pop top as well.
>
> Stuart
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
> Mike
> Sent: Tuesday, July 14, 2015 10:16 AM
> To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> Subject: Water entry ?
>
> We (www.slowcarfasthouse.com) just passed through major rainstorm. As I was
> driving I felt water on my left foot. Seems to be entering all the way
> forward on the bulkhead in the left corner. Any suggestions for me to locate
> and stop this?  May explain why carpet under floor mat has been damp lately.

--
David McNeely