In a message dated 11/11/2006 10:36:28 AM Central Standard Time,
jhassall@blacksburg.net writes:
> Listers,
> The shop manual sez to seal the wings from the underside with a seam sealer
> after installation. I think that's counterproductive, as it creates a trap
> for water above the seal. I'm inclined to either seal at the very top of
> top the wing to tub interface (immediately under the trim bead) with clear
> silicone sealant or leave it unsealed. The latter is probably not smart,
> as the screws would leak into the tub. Am I missing something? Could it
> be that the shop manual is correct after all?
>
I agree with you. I think the best defense against rust inside the wings is
to apply a good coat of paint inside the fender and on the inner fender and
sill. I used a rattle can in a color that closely matched the car color. No
need for a professional job here since no one will see it.
Sealing at the top of the front wings is futile since the baffles will
inevitably leak road spray from the front tires and the scuttle vent drains
into
that space as well. In fact, I think the scuttle vent drain is a good thing as
it will rinse away the nasty stuff that comes in with the roadspray.
But let it drain out by all means.
Dave
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