Is your skylight OEM or at least a really good, double pane copy?  When I
first replaced my skylight (it was cracked), I did not know the
significance of the different ones available, and got one that seemed right
in every respect -- until it rained.  I changed the gasket more than one
time, and tried a few different "fit 'em" techniques.  Only after I got a
good quality skylight, and THEN did some of the "fit 'em" techniques did I
get a leak proof installation.  I don't remember where I got it, but it was
from one of "our" vendors.  Probably Bus Depot.

On Sat, Sep 24, 2016 at 8:47 AM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net> wrote:

> Thanks Neil! I should also mention that my skylight was warped. I don't
> expect that happens that often.
>
> Jeff
>
> Sent from my iPhone
>
> > On Sep 24, 2016, at 10:42 AM, Neil2 <vidublu@gmail.com> wrote:
> >
> > I think so.  Haven't had much precip since but I replace the gasket
> after finding one ~3" separation between the upper cushion and the lower
> piece that grasps the fiberglass.  Since the joint between those two pieces
> is about 1/2" above the roof I have a hard time understanding how the rain
> entered last week.
> >
> > One complication is that I R&R'd the skylight assy last Spring in order
> to install a privacy screen on it and the new gasket GWesty paperwork
> mentions to allow the skylight to rest on the gasket before tightening the
> fasteners for it.  Since I didn't know that last Spring it is likely (and
> visibly apparent) there is a slight gap in one corner where the skylight
> seats on the gasket cushion.
> >
> > After more intense rain I should have a better idea of my situation.  My
> guess is you R&R's more than necessary.  BTDT.
> >
> > Dennis, THANK YOU.  You're one of the few on here from the old days I
> suspect and one more reason I stay on the list!
> >
> >> On Fri, Sep 23, 2016 at 11:18 PM, Jeff Palmer <jpalmer@mymts.net>
> wrote:
> >> Neil have you had any luck?  I too have a leak that seems to be coming
> through the housing although i replaced every part including the skylight
> itself and gasket.  Well, not EVERY part but everything available.
> >> Jeff
> >>
> >> > On Sep 18, 2016, at 8:20 PM, Dennis Haynes <d23haynes57@HOTMAIL.COM>
> wrote:
> >> >
> >> > These skylights actually seal pretty well. Except for something
> broken or damaged the usual cause for leakage is from under the gasket. The
> gasket over time will shrink and pull up and off the lip on the roof so
> water gets in from underneath. Remove the lift arms slide bracket so the
> cover can be fully lifted off and then remove and inspect the fit of the
> gasket. It likely will need to be replaced. You will see why.
> >> >
> >> > Dennis
> >> >
> >> > -----Original Message-----
> >> > From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On
> Behalf Of Neil2
> >> > Sent: Sunday, September 18, 2016 5:36 PM
> >> > To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
> >> > Subject: Skylight leak
> >> >
> >> > Hey volks,
> >> >
> >> > Have you ever had a leaking skylight in your Westy?
> >> > Where was the source?
> >> > How did you remedy it?
> >> >
> >> > I'm trying to figure out how to seal it and thought I'd try foam
> along the convex perimeter, atop.  I removed some clear RTV the PO used
> from around the fasteners last spring (it leaked a little beforehand) and
> wonder if that's the source.  It now drips steadily from the operator
> housing which I think is catching it from the top itself.  Seems a poor
> design since instead of having a convex perimeter on top it's concave,
> which simply catches the water and allows it to enter the cabin at the
> meniscus.
> >> >
> >> > Please/thanks!
> >> >
> >> > --
> >> > Neil2
> >> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> >> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> >> > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> >> > '90 Westfalia Subagon
> >> > Fulltiming since August 2008
> >> > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
> >
> >
> >
> > --
> > Neil2
> > '82 Diesel Westfalia (Ducky)
> > '86 Vanagon (SaVannah)
> > '08 170" 2500 Mega Roof Sprinter (Moby)
> > '90 Westfalia Subagon
> > Fulltiming since August 2008
> > Nunquam Pendite Divendium
>