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Subject:Re: leaky windshield
From:Dan N
Date:Fri, 5 Jun 2020 10:03:51 -0700

I think I found the source of the leak

https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2048830

On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:39 AM <alex@mevay.org> wrote:

> Hi Dan,
>
> I have what sounds like the same leak as you, around the clutch pedal.
>
> Along the lines of what Ben said, I thought another common cause for
> leaks is a wearing out of the sealant between body panels.  I've been
> assuming mine is coming through that vertical seam running down the
> "nose" of the vanagon just inboard of the radio antenna.  My sealant
> there is clearly worn out (hard/cracked/missing).  Admittedly, I have
> not confirmed this source, as the van doesn't see a lot of rain, and
> I'm hoping to get a paint job in the next year or so, but it might be
> worth a look or hose spray.
>
> Good luck,
>
> Alex
>