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Leaky back door

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 13:30
by Live to Board
I'm pulling my hair out and I've silcaset the world!!! Anyone else had a leak in the little space right above the back locker at the rear of the vehicle? I have put so much sealant around the area but there's still water getting in!!

Cheers

Matt

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 14:06
by R0B
i hope you haven't used silicone sealant.the acetic acid in it.will eat into the metal...

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 17:00
by Live to Board
Cheers Rob. Take it this is a boring thread?

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 17:07
by R0B
not boring at all.unless you mean the silicone boring into the metal work :) my old hightop had the very same leak as yours.i never did find where it was getting in...

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 17:32
by Live to Board
Thanks Rob, its one of those leaks that will drive you around the bend!!! I'll fabricate something for when it rains.

Matt

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 18:21
by chippieshaun
Yep , I have the same problem and am scratching my head over it!!
I am waiting for it to pi$$ down in the daylight so i can go and lie on the back cushion and suss it out!!
Not much help but just you know that you are not the only one!!
I WILL find it! :twisted: :lol:

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 18:34
by R0B
thing is.if you have a hightop it can be getting in any place on the van roof and running down between the body and roof.to the back...

Posted: 28 Feb 2008, 19:21
by Live to Board
These things in life are here to test us and keep us on our toes. Its something that I'll find even if I have to put a hose pipe over different areas of the van. I will find prevail :? !!!!!!!!!