What's that tool called?

[roccit_53 at scirocco.cs.uoguelph.ca (C Boyko)]

Has anyone written a tech note on sources of leaks? I've sure had more than
enough on my MkI (which for this millisecond does not leak) and am just
waiting for my 16V to have multiple seal failure and the associated leaks.
This sounds like a new spot on an already lengthy list...
cathy

On 7:17 am 10/10/07 "Dan Bubb" <jdbubb@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> The test was pretty extensive.
> We had a hose and liberally doused various areas and checked for
> leaks. It wasn't the hatch seal and it wasn't the tail light seal.
> But we regularly got a leak when the hose was directed at the gap
> between the very top of the foam wing where it goes over the rear
> window seal. There is a hole at the top side of the hatch where a
> metal bracket on the wing sticks through and is secured with a bolt.
> This area is seals with sticky glazing type compound. The assumption
> is that's where the leak is. Sorry to butt in Greg, but you know how
> I am. Dan
>
> From: "Greg Pallett" <greg.rocco@xxxxxxxxx>
> To: <desinor@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Cc: "Scirocco list" <scirocco-l@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
> Sent: Tuesday, October 09, 2007 5:57 PM
> Subject: Re: What's that tool called?
>
>
> I'll take some better pictures tomorrow - but at the top of the foam
> wing, (the arms?) where it goes over the top edge of the window seal,
> there is a gap on both sides.
> I notices that the water in my trunk was coming out of the hatch
> itself. There would be a small puddle inside the seal on top of the
> rear taillight. When I open the hatch, water runs out of the holes in
> the bottom of the hatch.
> Extensive testing (with a beer in one hand and a garden hose in the
> other) showed that when water would hit that area it would work
> itsway inside the hatch.
> At least, that's what I think.  I'm pretty damn sure it's not coming
> in around the taillights or hatch lock.
>
> GP
>
>
> On 10/9/07, Jean-Claude D?sinor <desinor@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> >
> >  Well, now you know what the thingamajig is called (Impact
> > Screwdriver).
> >  But, what makes you think water is coming through the foam wing? I
> >  have mysterious pools of water forming in my trunk also, and I have
> >  sealed everywhere, but ... the foam wing?
> >
> >     Jean-Claude
> >     84 8v (good for rubba ducks)
> >
> >  Greg Pallett a ?crit :
> > >  Welcome to another exciting round of *'What's that tool
> > >  called?!*' I'm looking for the name of the tool that is like an
> > >  impact screwdriver. You wack the end of it with a hammer and
> >  that turns the bit a 'lil.  Great
> > >  for getting really stubborn screws out!
> > >  I'd like to know the 'technical' name for it, it makes it so
> >  much easier to
> > >  ask for it at hardware stores.
> > >  The goal is to take off my foam wing and seal up some leaks I
> >  suspect are
> > >  coming in that way.
> > >
> > >  Thanks.
> > >
> > >  GP
> > >
> > >
> >
> >
>
>
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