| Help with a Leak!! [message #242577] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 21:45  |
Donovan-formerly Jase386
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Location: Greenville SC
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I have a leak that I cannot seem to get stopped.
inside it drips right between the stove and fridge.
I have caulked everything I can find on the roof, Yet it still leaks.
There is the left over mount from an old antenna. I have caulked it and all of the screws. Can the shaft on the antenna be leaking this much? if so, what now?
Donovan, Greenville SC
1975 Eleganza II
81,500 miles
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| Re: Help with a Leak!! [message #242580 is a reply to message #242577] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 22:19  |
Ultravan Owners
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Registered: March 2013
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I have only done the following with cars and trucks.
However, it should work with a GMC - "IF" the stock heating system can provide enough air/pressure.
Long story short.
When I work for Chevrolet as a mechanic they sent me to a GM class for water leaks.
Start the vehicle.
You turn the fan on high to draw in as much air as you can to help pressurize the vehicle and you tape up the trunk and door jams with painters tape.
Then you take a spray bottle with soapy water and spray the soapy water around looking for leaks.
You might want to try it. I can not hurt anything.
I hope you find you leak.
Tony (Ontario Canada)
Marie and I are blessed to have had a 2nd chance to buy our farm.
Still hoping and more importantly praying to be able to build a garage.
Our 1970 Ultravan #520 has an Olds Toronado 455 in back.
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| Re: Help with a Leak!! [message #242581 is a reply to message #242578] |
Thu, 06 March 2014 22:24 |
Donovan-formerly Jase386
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| Harry wrote on Thu, 06 March 2014 21:50 |
Is it dripping from the centre of the roof? Or down by the cable trough? It could be a leak that is travelling from some where else.
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Leaking from the crown of the roof. right at the old antenna mount. im thinking water is going down thru the shaft thru a bad bushing or something. I would be fine removing the whole mess, but I don't know how I would patch the 7" diameter hole it would leave.
Donovan, Greenville SC
1975 Eleganza II
81,500 miles
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| Re: Help with a Leak!! [message #242604 is a reply to message #242577] |
Fri, 07 March 2014 07:54 |
kerry pinkerton
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Location: Harvest, Al
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Two things on my coach.
1- My roof air sometimes freezes up and water collects behind the roof air in front of the fridge.
2- My pod mounts had no sealing and were leaking at the screw holes. Replacing them with well nuts.
Kerry Pinkerton - North Alabama
Had 5 over the years. Currently have a '06 Fleetwood Discovery 39L
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| Re: Help with a Leak!! [message #242606 is a reply to message #242604] |
Fri, 07 March 2014 08:11 |
tphipps
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Location: Spanish Fort, AL
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My leaks were caused by the P.O. installing a roof vent, and two a/c's without using either seals or caulk. basically ruined the once beautiful Avion interior.
Tom
2012 Phoenix Cruiser model 2552
KA4CSG
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