Sealing top rails [message #259906] |
Sun, 24 August 2014 11:06 |
GeorgeRud
Messages: 1380 Registered: February 2007 Location: Chicago, IL
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After all the heavy rains we had yesterday, I discovered I had leakage from the roof that needs revealing. I think a significant amount is coming from the upper side rails as the previous owner had tried using a fair amount of silicone applied to the outside of the rail/roof rail. Though I know it's a major job to remove the rails, I think it's the appropriate way to solve these leaks.
Any suggestions as to what the best sealant would be? I'm tempted to use the black butyl ribbon type of sealant that is used to mount windows, but any previous experiences are appreciated.
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Sealing top rails [message #259910 is a reply to message #259906] |
Sun, 24 August 2014 11:21 |
Sammy Williams
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after you remove the rails, why not use gasket type material and make
gaskets, use sealer too and reinstall
S. Williams
On Sun, Aug 24, 2014 at 11:08 AM, George Rudawsky
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> After all the heavy rains we had yesterday, I discovered I had leakage
> from the roof that needs revealing. I think a significant amount is coming
> from the upper side rails as the previous owner had tried using a fair
> amount of silicone applied to the outside of the rail/roof rail. Though I
> know
> it's a major job to remove the rails, I think it's the appropriate way to
> solve these leaks.
>
> Any suggestions as to what the best sealant would be? I'm tempted to use
> the black butyl ribbon type of sealant that is used to mount windows, but
> any previous experiences are appreciated.
> --
> George Rudawsky
> Chicago, IL
> 75 Palm Beach
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Re: [GMCnet] Sealing top rails [message #259947 is a reply to message #259906] |
Sun, 24 August 2014 17:44 |
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USAussie
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George,
This might be of help:
http://gmcws.org/blog/?p=1827
Regards,
Rob M.
The Pedantic Mechanic
USAussie - Downunder
USA '75 Avion - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
AUS '75 Avion - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
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Subject: [GMCnet] Sealing top rails
After all the heavy rains we had yesterday, I discovered I had leakage from the roof that needs revealing. I think a significant
amount is coming
from the upper side rails as the previous owner had tried using a fair amount of silicone applied to the outside of the rail/roof
rail. Though I know
it's a major job to remove the rails, I think it's the appropriate way to solve these leaks.
Any suggestions as to what the best sealant would be? I'm tempted to use the black butyl ribbon type of sealant that is used to
mount windows, but
any previous experiences are appreciated.
--
George Rudawsky
Chicago, IL
75 Palm Beach
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Rob M. (USAussie)
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Sydney, Australia
'75 Avion - AUS - The Blue Streak TZE365V100428
'75 Avion - USA - Double Trouble TZE365V100426
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