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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!

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

!!!!!!!!!