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ROGER LAWLESS
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Joined: December 18, 2004
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Location: SANTA CRUZ, CA
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 Posted: Fri Jan 14, 2005 10:02 am Post subject: SEALING THE PAN TO BODY |
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I HAVE LOOKED ALL OVER 'THE SAMBA' WEBSITE FOR AN ANSWER TO THIS QUESTION BUT TO NO AVAIL.
" THE OLD PAN SEAL HAS TACKS HOLDING SOWN THE OLD SEAL. DO I REMOVE THEM B4 I PLACE THE NEW SEAL ON THE PAN? DO I FILL IN THE HOLES? DO I TRY TO REUSE THEM? DO I PUT A SEALER UNDER THE PAN SEAL IN ORDER TO HOLD IT DOWN? AND ON AND ON AND ON.......
HELLLLLLLLLLP!
I WANT TO GET THE BODY ON REAL SOON. I BOUGHT THE PAN AND THE BODY SEPARATELY AND NEVER HAD A BODY OFF ANY OF MY PRIOR CARS.
ROGER |
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browntown
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Joined: January 04, 2005
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 2:55 pm Post subject: pan to body |
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I am not an expert but I did find this web site. Try this link, it has lot of interesting stuff.
www.midsouthvw.com/TechTips/TechMain.html
Hope it helps you,
Sean |
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RareAir
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Location: 18 miles North of the border
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 6:34 pm Post subject: |
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| When I replaced the body/pan seal during the pan-off process, I removed all the nails (carpet nails). Then laid down the new seal. After which I used the existing holes to tack the new seal into place. |
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Mr. Bungle
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Joined: December 11, 2003
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Location: Vancouver BC, Canada
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| Posted: Sun Feb 06, 2005 10:47 pm Post subject: |
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| When I replaced the body/pan seal during the pan-off process, I removed all the nails (carpet nails). Then laid down the new seal. After which I used the existing holes to tack the new seal into place. |
exactly.
re-use the old tacks or buy new ones and use the old holes. for a little extra you could use some sort of glue/compound to hold it in place. |
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Orange65Turbo
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Location: So Cal
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I pull the nails out and use rivets in the existing holes (might have to drill just a bit depending on the rivet size.) Much easier to work with and it might just save your fingers from the hammer.
You might break some of the rusty ol nails pulling them. If so, just tap them out. |
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ROGER LAWLESS
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Joined: December 18, 2004
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Location: SANTA CRUZ, CA
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 9:59 am Post subject: pan off resto |
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Thanks for all your help with the project.
Still one question. What configuration on the pan seal on the corners? Cut square or 45 them?
This should be my final question.
Thanks, Roger |
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Orange65Turbo
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| Posted: Mon Feb 07, 2005 6:27 pm Post subject: |
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| Overlap it and let the body crush it down. That way you'll be sure to have a great seal. |
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PJMS
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 4:37 am Post subject: Re: pan off resto |
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| .....What configuration on the pan seal on the corners? Cut square or 45 them? |
Don't overlap the rubber seals (only do this with the foam seal). The two pieces that run across the front and rear cross panels have priority. By this I mean they should run the full length to the outer edge. The pices that run along the floor pan sided should fit snug between. Use a mastic type sealer at these corner joints to make sure all is well. Of course the easiest thing to do is use the foam seal which requires no sealer, nail or extra padding. |
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ROGER LAWLESS
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Location: SANTA CRUZ, CA
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:18 am Post subject: pan seal |
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Thanks for all your help. I think I have it now. 
Roger |
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Orange65Turbo
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:23 am Post subject: |
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I say overlapping is fine. The amount of crush force on the overlaps will not allow any moister through. The other way is fine, it just takes one more step with a sealer. And it must cure before you put the body on.
good luck. |
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ROGER LAWLESS
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| Posted: Tue Feb 08, 2005 8:25 am Post subject: overlap or not to overlap, that is the question |
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Thanks,
Roger  |
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