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Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 12:23
by captain Byrne
Hi all,
I have an 84 westy. When it rains I get a drip, drip, drip coming from the external vent grills, (the rectangular ones at the rear above the engine). It doesn't bother me during the day but at night it becomes very annoying and keeps us awake. I've tried stuffing rags down the grills which does the job but I wondered if anyone had a permanent fix? (I obviously remove the rags when the vehicle is running).
Ta.
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 12:30
by Ralf85
I have the same issue but it doesn't bother me because I know what it is so I don't worry about it. And relaaaaaax!
Patrick
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 12:34
by captain Byrne
Relax.. are you kiddin, it drives me bloody crazy.
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 12:46
by CovKid
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 02 Dec 2011, 22:53
by faggie
just fit a scoop then you no longer get the dripping noise
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 03 Dec 2011, 10:25
by kevtherev
faggie wrote:just fit a scoop then you no longer get the dripping noise
no... I don't get it
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 03 Dec 2011, 12:10
by faggie
how do you fasten that to your van ? unless you know something i dont ,
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 03 Dec 2011, 18:28
by billy739
kev was using his scoop to collect the rust that was dropping from his van

Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 03 Dec 2011, 21:59
by billybigspud
billy739 wrote:kev was using his scoop to collect the rust that was dropping from his van


Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 00:54
by Plasticman
T'll need a much bigger scoop, D7 at least
mm
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 04 Dec 2011, 09:56
by kevtherev
faggie wrote:how do you fasten that to your van ? unless you know something i dont ,
Was asking you really
How did you fit your "scoop?"
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 05 Dec 2011, 14:58
by captain Byrne
Not sure how the scoop idea works really, unless I convert to an ice cream van. Anyway, practical solutions appreciated.

Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 05 Dec 2011, 23:20
by faggie
the scoop uses the original screws what hold your rear vents on ,
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 06 Dec 2011, 13:05
by captain Byrne
Thanks faggie, I think I know what you're on about now. Will have a look & see if I can botch something up.
Re: Dripping rain water (chinese torture)
Posted: 07 Dec 2011, 20:13
by faggie
either buy them or make them yourself out of a plastic tray