RE: [T3] Water Leaks

[jason.smith@sarcom.com]

 > You wrote "clip," but there should be 2. Was this a typo or 
> do you need a 
> proper cover? 


This was a typo, I have both clips. I also have a few extra covers to try.


>I've also seen clips that were deformed so that 
> they weren't 
> tight. It should be difficult to get the clips outside the 
> body and still keep 
> the gasket positioned correctly. The gasket itself is usually 
> glued to the 
> cover.


The clips were tight and difficult to get on the outside of the body. The
gasket is also positioned correctly.


> If you have 2 good strong clips, is the body wall bent there, 
> from an earlier 
> accident? If so, you may have to straighten it, or bend it in 
> a way that 
> redirects the water outside.


The body wall is not overtly bent but may be enough to cause a leak.  I will
check this next.


Thanks,
Jason Smith
71 Square FI AT
72 Fasty FI AT(at the crossroads)
http://jasontsmith.tripod.com/vw.htm

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