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Subject:Re: leaky windshield
From:Eric Caron
Date:Fri, 5 Jun 2020 14:20:37 -0400

Hi Dan,

Screen readers are used on computers to read screens.  I’m blind and use them to read all info on my computer.  Unfortunately pictures are useless to screen readers but sadly even some text is hard to read on a older site like the Samba.

So  I was asking so I would no the conclusion.

Best,
Eric Caron, One of the visually impaired list members.

> On Jun 5, 2020, at 2:16 PM, Dan N <dn92610@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> it's working fine for me.... I don't understand what's "screen readers"... it's a link to a page that shows a picture...
> 
> On Fri, Jun 5, 2020 at 11:09 AM Eric Caron <ericcaron96@comcast.net <mailto:ericcaron96@comcast.net>> wrote:
> 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 <mailto: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 <https://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/album_page.php?pic_id=2048830>
> > 
> > On Tue, Jun 2, 2020 at 10:39 AM <alex@mevay.org <mailto: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
> >> 
>