When I first bought my '84 Westy about 2 years ago, I replaced the seal with
one from Bus Depot.  Very good quality and a great price.  I fucked up a bit
installing it by not stretching it out first and it's about 8 inches short
of going all the way around.  That was my mistake, but it still make s a
good seal and have not had any problems of the tent canvas filling with air
while driving.
----- Original Message -----
From: Anthony L. Mourkas <frankenstein@TELPLUS.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 1999 10:11 AM
Subject: Pop Top Seal

> The 84 Westy seems to have survived the Winter extemely well with the
> exception of the pop top side seal.  Was beginning to come loose on a one
> foot section last Fall exposing a previous glue job repair.  Now three
> more small sections are getting loose exposing more glue.  I was planning
> on a regluing the one section once the weather got warmer, but now with
> the additional weak spots appearing I am thinking of replacing the entire
> seal.
>
> I would be interested in hearing of anyone's experience with one of the
> Bus Depot pop top side seals.  Were you satisfied with the results?
> Opinions - reglue or replace?  The flat seal is fine.
>
> Thanks,
>
> Tony
>
> Anthony L. Mourkas
> Hampden, Maine, USA
> 1984 Vanagon Westfalia
> 1987 Vanagon GL Syncro
> 1991 Jetta Eco Diesel
>