Re: Leaking (posted to r.a.vw.w, also)

[Shawn Meze <Trnsfrma@ix.netcom.com>]

At 01:51 PM 11/20/96 -0800, you wrote:

>I haven't been successful with Windex type products but maybe I just need to
>keep trying. However, I would NEVER put 409 on glass! It etches glass giving
>it a frosty appearance. Sean, you are usually a great help!


Does 409 really do that?? Hmm. See, im learning something too!! Amonia will
get the armorall off im sure!



>>Sounds like the old sunroof is now a rain roof. The only real fix is to FIX
>>it right the first time. It could be just the rubber needs replacing. Either
>>way, im sure you want to use the sunroof again so sealing it with silicone
>>or something would only be more work in the long run. Short term fixes might
>>include a cheap car cover......
>
>Yeah, you're probably right. I'll stay away from the silicon.


Also some silicon reactivates when wet, making the job a waste. I did this
on my old B-210 with a clear silicon so you dont notice it as much. After 2
solid days of rain, it leaked and rejelled the silicon. (I dont like
sunroofs, especially glass ones!) If you decide to do this, (time and cost
reasons) be sure to get an "outdoor" or "waterproof" silicon to use. Just
thought you might like to know that there are different applications for it. 



>There are two levers, right? The upper one works but the lower one that
>controls temperature is missing.
>Thank you! I needed some good news. You're a pal -- and a very knowledgeable
>one.
>
>Thanks,
>Joan


Thats right. There are 2, the upper is the selector lever and the lower
lever is for the temp. After I bought my car, I went through the whole car,
cleaning and fixing/adjusting the little things that the previous owner
neglected. (Not only that, I found $4.67 in change!!) I found one of my
control arms under the passenger seat. Thought it went to something and hung
on to it. then when I went to adjust the temp, ah-hah!! Thats where it went
to! I guess the dimwit dropped it and figured it was lost forever........
Glad I could help!


Shawn
86' Jetta GLi
82' Scirocco GTi
The Fastest, Quickest, Cleanest and 
best looking Scirocco in all of San Diego!

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