Water

vwdriverfoundvw · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: Water

Now that it has finally decided to rain in So Cal I've been finding out where water is coming into my bus. Over all it is dry but there are a couple of wet places.

I recently put new rubber on the doors, but I am still getting water on the doglegs, and a lot of water is somehow pooling up under my drivers side seat. I can't quite figure out where it comes from. The only thing I can think of is that the door is filling up faster than it can drain, but I'm not sure. Where the water is showing up means that it fills up all the way to the back end of the door. Does anyone else have this problem? I do need to replace the rubber at the bottom of the window.

VDub Campers Ltd. · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject:

I just noticed the exact same thing on my new bus , but didnt have time to check it out .
Let me know if you suss it out .
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Traveling Writer · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:26 pm Post subject:

I had the same problem--after a storm there would be a small pool of water on the passenger side of the rubber mat. My leak was at the top left corner of the windshield. If the glass has been replaced like mine, but they reused the same old seal, or got a new one from the wrong place, it doesn't fit perfectly, and you'll get a leak. I injected some silicone along the top of the seal, beneath the rubber, and got it sealed off. If this is your problem, you should probably get a new seal (like 20 bucks or so) to do the job right.
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jrbo · Samba Member Joined: September 02, 2007 Posts: 176

Vwdriverfoundvw..
I noticed on mine...during the painting...I found a rusted spot on my drain gutter...just behind the front drivers seat.(on TOP outside)before the side window The water ran down the drivers side pillar.inside...right behind the drivers seat...pooled there...just a thought..

VDub Campers Ltd. · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 1:47 pm Post subject:

Mine isnt leaking there , im 100% sure . I saw it dribble out from under the passenger chair black mat which is just sat there loose at the moment.
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busdaddy · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2007 3:49 pm Post subject:

I'll bet you didn't tuck the extra flap of plastic on the door poly towards the inside of the door last time you had it apart.
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thewalrus · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 7:41 am Post subject:

I think EVERYONE of my windows leaks except the driver and passenger roller ones!! I know I have some sneaky cancer under the windshield and I know I need new rubber all around......Uhhh.....I just need $$$$$$$$$$!!!!!!
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baywndwjunkie · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 10:43 am Post subject:

I am having the same problems. I believe bus depot or wolfsburg west has the correct door seals that prevent this. The original style (which seals correctly) is about 50.00 more but worth the money in my opinion. At first I did not realize that seals were originally installed here (no evidence whatsover on my bus). However I noticed that the doors sounded hollow when closing them. Having frostbite on my left leg while driving home one night should have raised a question or two as well..I will let you know in a few days when I get my christmas gift installed.

vwdriverfoundvw · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 11:37 am Post subject:

busdaddy · Posted: Mon Dec 10, 2007 1:17 pm Post subject:

The OG door plastic has a second flap attached horizontally to the inside of the poly just below the armrest area, the bottom end of it goes into the bottom of the door (at least the flat area above the wheel well) and diverts water away from the seam between the poly and the door. Leave it off and the doglegs beside the seats get wet.

My camera should be back from the shop today, I'll try to find a pic.
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