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OMG. Just been to check my van having not used it for a few weeks.
The problem is it is soaked and I mean soaked in side.
Having checked the source it is coming from my side windows. They appear to leak like sieves. As they are aftermarket windows I was wondering if I can change them and if anyone has any ideas on what would be better to put in.
It is a 1986 panel van with side window conversion.
I have had to tear up all the flooring etc to dry it out and will need to check that I have no puddles that will root out.
Gutted. Ideas please people on new windows or how I casing stop the leaking.

HELP I DON'T WANT A ROTTEN DAMP VAN.
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Post by nevill3 »

It could just be that the seals have perished, if you need new ones I have heard good reports of these seals

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Get in touch with metalmick8y
He does great seals for those side windows

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Post by itchyfeet »

Cut in windows will be badly sealed and or rusty due to poor finishing
this is extreme weather so dont get too depressed
can you keep the majority of the rain out with a cover?
then tackle it when the weather is better
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