Leaking van won't stop leaking!

Post by **vdubstar** » 05 May 2008, 16:53

HELP i got a 1981 air cooled camper get told its a carvelle, anyway

1st leak ...the back sliding window leaks but not the window it leaks inside the acutal panel inside, i've had a new peice welded all round it and sealed with sikaflex on the under inside of the window guess what... still leaking... Its like its leaking inside the van any ideas?

2nd leak the back tailgate i have brought a new rubber for the tailgate but it seems bit tricky to fit and stil not sure if this is where its leaking from!

All i no is i have had alot of welding done and van still leaking lots like pools! And its holding hte interier re fit up! Please help....

Post by **ermie571** » 05 May 2008, 21:02

sounds like it is time for the hosepipe trick.

run the hosepipe slowly across the area in question....the spotter on the inside shouts up when the leak appears. Then you can focus in more on the actual location.

It isn't condensation is it??

Em
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Post by **meggles** » 05 May 2008, 21:17

Sounds like your van is stripped out. If so try the talcum powder trick. Dust talc all over and you will smell really nice!
Sorry, back to the problem. Dust the talc over the area where the leak occurs and you will see where the water washes it off. Or is it just appearing as a pool on the floor?

Post by **Rozzo** » 05 May 2008, 22:58

you know the cover that covers the slider runners? well silicone above that along the top joint of that,,,, thas wot i did

Post by **vdubstar** » 06 May 2008, 07:56

I've tried that hosepipe thing and its frustrating coz nothing happens and then it comes from like inside the van!

talkt hing could giv eit a go tho! and yeah talc smells lovely! better than waxoyl and glue! whih it smells of at mo!

Roz You mean along the hinge where that bit lifts up just under the window? clear sealent i suppose? or underneath in balck? HOw does it lift up and what is it for why does it have to lift up! lol

Thanks for all your help guys! Got a new rubber for the tailgate may try to find some help fitting that and make sure no holes on the way. prob solve that one.

Post by **clartsonly** » 06 May 2008, 07:56

become a warm weather camper instead then it doesn't matter if the window lets in water.

Post by **vdubstar** » 06 May 2008, 21:20

Sadley i'd love that like today the weather is ace all puddles have gone and you could quite easliey forget that it leaks! Until the next shower~ or wash!