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Jradical2006
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 Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 5:30 pm Post subject: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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It's happening on both sides of the van |
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mikemtnbike
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| Posted: Sun May 07, 2017 6:13 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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That's the front of door jam/frame, right?
I'd guess windshield seal if it's both sides.
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djkeev
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sciroccojim
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 8:45 am Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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Rust hole under the windshield seal (at the base). Use a screwdriver or popsicle stick to lift the seal up as much as possible and look for rust holes, especially at the corners.
Your location plus the obvious evidence of a repaint suggest that there is rust there that wasn't addressed. Sorry.
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Jradical2006
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 1:51 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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| Thanks would you suggest looking at the seal from inside the van or outside or is there only one option? |
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Jradical2006
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 1:55 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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| I should mention I just got a new windshield about a two weeks ago. It's not factory vw so maybe it doesn't fit? I will look for the rust first I suppose. I just bought this van about three months ago and it's my first vw I'm still figuring it all out |
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Jeffrey Lee
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 2:12 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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Any reputable glass installer should have noticed and mentioned any signs of rust-through on the lip surrounding the windshield. But these days, few are that diligent.
Even without rusted holes, an ill-fitting seal can allow water in. 3M 8509 Automotive Bedding and Glazing Compound can be applied under the rubber seal even after glass installation to help with leaks.
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sciroccojim
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 2:32 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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If you have a leak on the passenger corner, you should be able to see it from beneath by dropping the glovebox.
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Jradical2006
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 2:35 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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| Yeah I honestly doubt it's rust because I was there when he did it and I think I took a close look but I don't really remember. I know I saw nothing alarming like that pic |
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Jradical2006
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| Posted: Mon May 08, 2017 2:37 pm Post subject: Re: Water leaking in this spot any clues? |
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| Yeah I honestly doubt it's rust because I was there when he did it and I think I took a close look but I don't really remember. I know I saw nothing alarming like that pic |
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