Water leaks - Westfalia Pop Top / Front Windows

[Tjdixon]

I think I am nearly water tight on my van baring the last 2 locations which I need some advice on / help finding parts;

1. Pop top handle - I assume this is on all Westfalia's with the front/rear hinged roof - I have water coming in where the handle is screwed through the roof, I assume its just a couple of rubbers which need replacing but cannot find any anywhere? Anyone know where I can find these or an alternative solution?

2. Drivers / passenger door windows - I have bare ply on the doors, when it rains the bottom (from the speaker cut out) gets a little stream of water - logic would say its coming through the lower window seal, are these easy to replace and likely to fix the problem?

Thanks

Tom

 

[Bobster]

For the handle could you not just use a couple of standard rubber washers under the bolts ?

 

[Tjdixon]

For the handle could you not just use a couple of standard rubber washers under the bolts ?

Thought that may be the case, I just wondered if there was a proper rubber for it before I take it all apart..

 

[Trikky2]

I think I am nearly water tight on my van baring the last 2 locations which I need some advice on / help finding parts;

2. Drivers / passenger door windows - I have bare ply on the doors, when it rains the bottom (from the speaker cut out) gets a little stream of water - logic would say its coming through the lower window seal, are these easy to replace and likely to fix the problem?

Thanks

Tom

Originally there would have been a plastic membrane stuck to the door with flaps overhanging the bottom edges of the apertures. This prevented any moisture from getting onto the back of the trim panel. In addition the holes for the fitting clips would also have had rubber plugs in them to prevent any water ingress via these fittings.

Also make sure the drain holes in the door are clear.

 

[89Rallye]

You'll never really stop the water getting into the doors,

Here's a good write up on making new membranes that fit properly,

http://www.thesamba.com/vw/forum/vi...ostorder=asc&highlight=door+foam+pads&start=0