Author Topic: Leaks & Weatherseals (Read 14273 times)

jesus_is_alright · « **on:** April 30, 2011, 06:00:56 PM »

Ok so it rained last night, and even after replacing the windscreen seal, i still have a puddle forming in my cabin. On the plus side, i noticed this now before i go putting all the interior back in.
I had the windscreen removed and re-installed by a 3rd party when i got my paint and panel done, so i don't know how he re-installed it, but does anyone know the best way to fix the leaks?
Also, i'm about to put in all new weather seals for all 5 doors, I've been told superglue will damage the seals. Does anyone know the best product to use for this? Thanks

restoreid · « **Reply #1 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:20:20 PM »

Put them on with the original clips it's a bitch of a job but its better in the long run None of those glues even the one made for the job last the hot weather softens the glues & they fall off

jesus_is_alright · « **Reply #2 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:24:47 PM »

i dont think they came with any clips, and all my old clips are busted. Wouldn't water still get in between the clips. I woulda thought the bead of glue would give a more water tight fix

JOE RYAN · « **Reply #3 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:51:03 PM »

I had a leak last week it turned out that the water was getting in past the rubber seal where the windscreen wiper drive protruded through the panel under the windscreen, might be worth a check

Joe

restoreid · « **Reply #4 on:** April 30, 2011, 06:56:15 PM »

You can buy the clips new at Autobarn or supercheep come in those plastic packets of 10 or so I f you use the correct rubbers when the door is shut the rubber is tight against both surfaces

Bedfordcrazy · « **Reply #5 on:** May 01, 2011, 08:20:27 AM »

Hey Arron, i hate to say this, and i may be mistaken, but i have yet to find a way of waterproofing a beddy 100%. For some reason water seems to find a way into a beddy. My advice would be, and i am going to do this on mine, check and make sure all doors and glass seals are tightly fitted, and if you have access holes in your fire wall and under bonnet, seal up any holes you dont need. Use the correct grommets. I recon a lot of water comes from access holes more so then through your windscreen and glass seals. Good luck mate.

george.

Warren · « **Reply #6 on:** May 01, 2011, 09:46:04 AM »

Check the windscreen wiper stems as water can come in through there as well.

Warren

jesus_is_alright · « **Reply #7 on:** May 01, 2011, 10:03:44 AM »

Thanks guys for all your comments. had moderate rain all night and my passenger footwell has a puddle the size of a dinner plate. Sure a small leak is part of the character but this is a bit more serious.
I Killrust-ed and painted the floor pan, so hopefully this will at least keep the water from rusting the metal

eddy · « **Reply #8 on:** May 03, 2011, 08:30:44 PM »

hey J.I.A. sounds like the wipers particularly if they were removed for painting, there is a soft grommet between the hard plastic and panel and that disntergrates over time, perhaps it was sraped off prior to painting? on another note I see you mention killrust on the floor, is that colour same as your van being 'pewter'? I am thinking of taking th eplunge and going the $80 paint job using pewter killrust all over, that will see it similar colour to yours only in very very very el cheapo. something different I thought and quick with a mind its not a show van ... hey Wazz checked the prices 4 litres Killrust now at $80

Warren · « **Reply #9 on:** May 04, 2011, 10:04:48 AM »

Bloody Hell Eddy inflations a bitch hey

Warren

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