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Subject:Re: leaky windshield
From:Eric Caron
Date:Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:09:25 -0400

Hi folks.

The Samba site doesn’t play well with screen readers. 

What is the conclusion?

Eric Caron 

> On Jun 5, 2020, at 1:03 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> 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
>>