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Old Jul 4, 2011 | 10:01 PM
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how can i reseal this without pulling off the fender? Photo taken from cowl drain screen pointing back towards rear (unless i got the pic upside down)

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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 11:11 AM
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I'm assuming everyone can see that link
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Old Jul 5, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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For those of us at work, corporate IT won't let us see anything on facebook. Please use photobucket.
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Maybe shoot a little weather seal foam on it ??? The one for window sealing that has the small tube extension and doesn't expand much. Just a thought.
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Maybe shoot a little weather seal foam on it ??? The one for window sealing that has the small tube extension and doesn't expand much. Just a thought.
What is that grey stuff and can it be replaced or just leave it and reseal?
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Originally Posted by moonsteel
What is that grey stuff and can it be replaced or just leave it and reseal?
I think the grey stuff is the seam sealer that was used back then. I'm sure you can't get it now nor would you want to. I'm summarizing that you can't get to it easily -why I recommended the spray. Otherwise you could smear it with a better matching caulk.
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Originally Posted by moonsteel
...What is that grey stuff...
Looks like factory bonding compound to me.

Can you reach the spot with 3M automotive undercoating?


FWIW: I don't see any evidence of a water trail/leak in your pic. Everything looks clean and dry.

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I'm using a snake cam to get in there to take the picture.
Maybe I can take a better quality pic.

when I put a garden hose to my windshield, I get water streaming into the car.
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found my leak.
i removed the leaf catcher and the rubber seal that goes at the corner of each window.
the two brackets that attach to the fender aren't sealed.
Are they supposed to be or is the rubber that is above supposed to make them water tight?
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