From: Stu Ellis (stuellis@attbi.com)
Date: Tue Oct 29 2002 - 06:15:06 PST
Boy, you are really good! I will check under the cowl like you suggested.
BTW- I installed a very nice used ($60 inc. shipping) leather covered
steering wheel from a 1990 full size Chevy pickup. Just like you said, it
really makes a big difference in driving comfort. It was as easy to change
as you said, not that I had any doubt, and looks great.
Thanks again for all your help and insight.
Stu
Southern New Hampshire, USA
"Live Free Or Die"
MVPA #14790 MVMVC
1967 M151A1 Army Jeep
1964 M416 1/4 Ton Trailer
1986 M1009 CUCV
----- Original Message -----
From: "Julian Burke" <julianb@esper.com>
To: "Military Vehicles Mailing List" <mil-veh@mil-veh.org>
Sent: Tuesday, October 29, 2002 8:52 AM
Subject: [MV] Water Getting Into CUCV's
> OK folks, I have to come out of hiding because of the wrong answers being
> mentioned of this common CUCV problem that has been around for years that
> plague a CUCV. Now for the reason water is getting into your CUCV's.
There
> are no civvy antennas on ANY CUCV unless you put one there. The first
most
> common water leak is the door gasket that goes around the perimeter of the
> door. The roof gutter is positioned to drain into the top front of the
door
> opening and with a bad gasket, water will POUR into this area and down
into
> the dashboard and behind it. It is very easy to replace and is available
> from any Chevy dealer. Make sure the beginning and the end is in the
bottom
> center. Also at this point you may want to replace the aluminum door
sills
> with new ones available at Chevrolet. Parramore Surplus used to have
these
> gaskets. The gaskets also "tightens" up the door and makes a more solid
> body. Secondly, the most common leak is under the cowl where the wiper
> transmission is located. Take off the wipers and then with a few screws
you
> can remove this cowl cover. (Hood must be open!) You will see where the
> seamseal is in the bottom and you can use RTV or equivalency. Use a
garden
> hose for any other suspected leaks. Windshield gasket itself is getting
to
> be 20 years old and when exposed to sunlight, will shrink or crack. Check
> with any local windshield shop and they can help you here-THIS IS NOT A
> EXPENSIVE PROBLEM AND CAN BE CORRECTED EASILY. Unless you have experience
> with windshields, don't try this the first time. Should cost around
$20-40
> to fix from the "right" shop. Yes, you can use RTV around the leak but
sure
> makes a mess in appearance and besides, now is the time to have the glass
> removed and have a new gasket installed. Gaskets aren't that bad in price
> either. Also the removable hardtop on the 1009's could also have a bad or
> worn out seal around it. Rear tailgates also leak with bad, missing or
> worn-out door gasket.
>
> What's this guy saying "check the AM-FM radio antenna?" He saw one on a
> civvy Blazer once. WRONG-WRONG-WRONG!!!!!!!!!!
>
> By the way, How can I get my email address changed for this website? It
> doesn't matter what you click on, nothing works to include the one saying
> "to talk to a real person" I have to use my old email address. Your CUCV
> nut, Julian Burke
>
>
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