[scirocco] leaks

[jdbubb at ix.netcom.com (Dan Bubb)]

First of all open the hatch and clean all the dirt and leaves and crap out
of the top of the hatch opening so it'll drain properly.
Second, buy a new seal from Germanautoparts for $50.
Dan

----- Original Message -----
From: "Mike Smith" <smithma7@yahoo.com>
To: "car" <scirocco-l@scirocco.org>
Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 11:32 AM
Subject: RE: [scirocco] leaks


> Ummm.... yeah!  Really, though, I don't mind the leak, but am tired of
having my windows constantly fogged up and since the rear defroster isn't
working currently... I drove 2 hours to work this morning and was never able
to see anything behind me.  The question still stands:  where can I get
seals cheap?  BTW, it's leaking from the top of the hatch, right by the
third brake light.
>
> Mike
>
> -DAN- <danws69@earthlink.net> wrote:
> [rant]
>
> They ALL F#@!ING LEAK.
>
> The Scirocco....the Sportruck.....the other Scirocco......luckily the
> trailer is missing the 'leaky' parts, so my drum set stays dry.....but I
> digress...
>
>
> THEY ALL LEAK.
>
> Doesn't it rain in Germany?
> I know it may not rain every day there like it does here in sunny(hahaha)
> Florida, but jeez....it's like they didn't even consider H2O when making
> these things.....
>
> [/rant]
>
> Deez N.
> (2.5) '87 16v Sciroccos
> (1) '81 Rabbit Sportruck
> http://www.takkenband.com/
> http://home.earthlink.net/~danws69/index.html
>
> "You can have my Scirocco when you pry it off of me with the Jaws of
> Life." - Mike Smith
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org
> [mailto:scirocco-l-bounces@scirocco.org]On Behalf Of Mike Smith
> Sent: Thursday, September 04, 2003 10:54
> To: car
> Subject: [scirocco] leaks
>
>
> I've known for a long time that my car has leaked. Sometimes after a heavy
> rainstorm, I'd go out and find the driver's side floor a marsh. For some
> reason, I always thought it was coming in the hole where my Scirocco badge
> used to be. Well, a couple of months ago, I bought some grommets and
> reattached the badge and redid the others with new grommets (they were
> falling apart anyway). Thus, I thought my leak problem was solved. Not so,
> I discover this morning. While backing out to take the boy to his bus
stop,
> I turned to look behind me and saw a drip. Grrrr.... It's dripping from
> the rear hatch. Bad seals? Where can I get some new ones and are they easy
> to do?
>
> Also, anyone know where I can get one of those sockets for oil filters?
> They fit on the end of the filter and hook to a socket wrench. I'd love to
> have one of those, would make my life easier as I'm changing the oil every
> month. (500 miles/week)
>
> Thanks,
> Mike
> '86 red 16v
>
> ps. This morning, while reading the list mail, I realized I had a dream
> about the upcoming Mini-Cincy. All I remember is arriving and asking if I
> was the only (or first) red scirocco and the reply was: You're the only
> scirocco. Weird. Too bad I won't be able to attend.
>
>
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