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Forum: Van Body 10-06-2020, 06:10 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
I hope to not interrupt AT's reply but as a glass...

I hope to not interrupt AT's reply but as a glass installer definitely NOT the dealership---they're not really prepared or all that experienced finding leaks like those found around windshields.

A...
Forum: Van Body 07-31-2017, 03:30 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
I hope your fix is indeed a fix, sounds like this...

I hope your fix is indeed a fix, sounds like this shop works hard to fix problems.

As for your floor mat I've never seen an OEM rot due water leaks---those things are pretty robust. If it's the...
Forum: Van Body 07-14-2017, 03:14 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Thanks for posting these photos SScott---they're...

Thanks for posting these photos SScott---they're helpful, it's no huge deal copying and rotating them.

I'll be under my hood sometime today and will look in the areas you describe, looking for...
Forum: Van Body 07-12-2017, 11:54 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Good enough SScott3d! :d5:

Good enough SScott3d! :d5:
Forum: Van Body 07-11-2017, 04:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
No biggie on the photo---would be nice to see...

No biggie on the photo---would be nice to see mostly out of curiosity at least for me.

Its cool the shop wanted to see your van---that says to me they might enjoy finding and solving your...
Forum: Van Body 07-11-2017, 10:20 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
A photo showing the general area your leak was...

A photo showing the general area your leak was suspected would be helpful too.

As I said earlier I've almost never heard of a leak in the area you're describing---for me it would be another...
Forum: Van Body 07-11-2017, 04:17 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
If your leaks were discovered only after a new...

If your leaks were discovered only after a new windshield was installed that would be my first point to check. Its not impossible for one of our E-Series to develop an actual body leak over time but...
Forum: Van Body 07-10-2017, 07:15 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Not sure this will be all that helpful but give...

Not sure this will be all that helpful but give it a looksee: https://www.sportsmobileforum.com/attachments/photobucket/img_207267_0_4b6fbc00e6d43a2f63c18aad7a5e0e95.jpg
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Forum: Van Body 07-09-2017, 08:49 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
SuperScott pics would be a H-U-G-E for...

SuperScott pics would be a H-U-G-E for everyone----thanks a ton for your effort and follow up. :d5:

Leaks up front like we're discussing here aren't a bit off-topic and sadly not the atypical of...
Forum: Van Body 07-06-2017, 11:29 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Wow----that certainly adds to the complexity of...

Wow----that certainly adds to the complexity of it all.

Never seen that done myself so a bit lost how to proceed. Otherwise I'll try to help as I can.
Forum: Van Body 07-04-2017, 03:58 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
I hope I'm not dragging this thread too far...

I hope I'm not dragging this thread too far afield........

E-Series are notorious for floor rust to various degrees and if undiscovered or left untreated result in rather extensive damage...
Forum: Van Body 07-03-2017, 09:03 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Someone should PM her----she does get...

Someone should PM her----she does get notifications of PM's I'm sure



If that leak is that large an issue (understandably) pulling the dash board isn't all that difficult. There are maybe 10...
Forum: Van Body 07-02-2017, 08:46 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Drizzt you might want to remove the plastic cowl...

Drizzt you might want to remove the plastic cowl cover then run a much smaller controlled stream of water over your suspected area.

The cowl cover is held in place with about 7 Phillips drive...
Forum: Van Body 06-26-2017, 02:01 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
We need to wake that girl up---she's usually...

We need to wake that girl up---she's usually chimed in by now! :)

I've not done this myself however having once been in the body shop biz I'd use NOTHING but a 3M product. They have a few...
Forum: Van Body 06-25-2017, 11:50 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
That's all well and good however the location of...

That's all well and good however the location of a leak below the W/S and inboard of the fender is hidden well enough that won't work. Adding soap to the mix maybe works to find a leak but if any of...
Forum: Van Body 06-25-2017, 09:45 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
If I understand AnnieO's response to this same...

If I understand AnnieO's response to this same question I posed to her the leaking side panels was observed by her glass installer/repairman. (Don't take that as the gospel truth, my memory is...
Forum: Van Body 06-24-2017, 03:26 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Hey Drizzt---the best windshield installers don't...

Hey Drizzt---the best windshield installers don't always work for a large or advertising-happy huge outfit, aka "safelite". If you live or visit places somewhat close to your home ask other van...
Forum: Van Body 01-24-2017, 03:42 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Thanks for confirming what I'm saying...

Thanks for confirming what I'm saying DaveB----installers are the key most times.

I've subscribed to this thread, will pay attention and more quickly reply if needed.

Glider feel free to...
Forum: Van Body 01-23-2017, 08:05 PM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
Okay listen up about this sort of leak. :) ...

Okay listen up about this sort of leak. :)

ANY leak from the windshield regardless its origin can go undetected nearly forever if its hidden from view by the A-pillar trim. The huge misfortune...
Forum: Van Body 01-18-2017, 05:05 AM
Replies: 56
Views: 26,636
Posted By JWA
I'm still in the auto glass biz, also once owned...

I'm still in the auto glass biz, also once owned a body shop.........here's what I know........

1. The windshields from 1991 onward is bonded to the body with a specialized adhesive---no gasket. ...
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