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On Tue, 18 Feb 2003 08:30:59 -0600, Jim Adney wrote: >On 17 Feb 2003 at 23:51, Mark Healey wrote: > >> I work all day tuesday so on wednesday I am going to try to fix my >> windshield leaks. I've been cautioned against using plain old RTV. >> Jim mentioned a 3M product but I know that if I don't go into the >> store with the verbatum name on the label the teenager behind the >> counter isn't going to know what I am talking about. > >I don't know a specific name. I don't even know if 3M makes such a product. I >was just speculating that IF 3M did have something it would be good. I suggest >that you contact an auto glass repair shop and see what they use and if they >can sell you some of it. > >> Secondly I can't figure out how water is getting in the engine >> compartment. >> >> The seal is good on the ECU hole. > >Are the 2 spring clips slipped over the wall so as to hold the gasket tight >against the opening? That's the secret, not the condition of the seal, which is >always fine. > >> There is water on the right side of the cargo area under the mat. >> Could it be condensation? We don't have that dramatic temp. changes. > >Once water gets in there it can end up wherever, depending on how the car is >parked. While the ECU seal is the prime suspect, there are other possibilities, >like the rear window seal. Do you have a sunroof? If so, I wonder if the drain >tubes could be rusted out and would they leak in there? Condensation is not >likely to give you that much water. I found the stuff I'm looking for. It is 3M part # 08509. I forgot the name. Unfortunately I checked 4 franchise FLAPSs and none had it, so I had to order it online. I just hope it doesn't rain until late next week. Mark Healey 71 FI auto square 71 FI manual square marksvw@healeyonline.com ------------------------------------------------------------------- List info at http://www.vwtype3.org/list | mailto:gregm@vwtype3.org