DUST AND
WATER LEAKS
Test
windshield, windows and vehicle under flooring for leaks by spraying water
under pressure against vehicle while assistant inside marks points of leakage,
if any exist. If location of leak has been determined to be around
windshield or rear glass, dry surface and apply rubber cement. Apply cement to
outside, both between glass and weather-strip and between weather-strip and
body. If the leak is around any side window it will be necessary to remove the
window and install a new seal. A quick method for locating many air and water leaks
at windshield, back-glass, bolt holes, weather-stripping and joints is as
follows:
Close all windows and vents. Turn air conditioning or
heater blower motor to high position and out-side
air and close doors. Run water over suspected leak
area in a small controllable stream and observe
area for pressure bubbles. Water, which shows up at a certain place inside vehicle, may actually be entering at a point other than where water is found. Back-track path of water to point of entry. Apply body sealing compound over all leak points. If leakage occurs at door opening, check weather-strip . Seal with rubber cement or re-place if necessary. If door does not firmly contact weather-strip, align door. Refer to "Door Adjustment" later in this section.