The little holes are there to allow the water to drain. It is normal for
some water to get into the seals. If it is still in the seals after a day
of dry weather, I would be concerned, and would check to make sure all the
holes were clear of obstructions.

G. Matthew Bulley
Bulley-Hewlett & Associates
www.bulley-hewlett.com
Cary, NC USA
888.468.4880 tollfree

-----Original Message-----
From:   George Nahrebecky [SMTP:George.Nahrebecky@STMARYS.CA]
Sent:   Tuesday, June 22, 1999 9:59 AM
To:     vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject:        water in door seals

        Hi folks,

Maybe someone can help me with this. After a decent rain, I notice that the
bottom of the hollow door seal on the drivers side is full of water. When I
squeeze it it sends out a little jet of water from one of the little holes
punched in it at regular intervals. It's a very pretty fountain effect, but
I'm thinking this could be the beginning of a problem. Anyone out there had
any experience with gushing seals? Thanks in advance....

George