Fixing a VW bus oil leak! NOT what I expected!!

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We pull the engine in the double cab to fix the oil leak...however I'm in for a surprise! and we clean and throw on the roof top tent to test it for fit on the double cab!
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@VWJawbreaker 4 года назад

The tent is so cool, nice score! My bet with the leak is the distributor seal 👍 Replacing the oil cooler seals since you already have it torn down wouldn’t be a bad idea.

@stevewarren3051 4 года назад

I've never seen the distributor oil seal leak that much oil. I've also never seen a distributor oil seal go bad.

@VWJawbreaker 4 года назад

Steve Warren I had it happen to a buddy of mine.... exact same issue she’s having, he had also. Distributor seal was flat, I replaced the seal and he hasn’t had the issue return.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I too am leaning towards dizzy...just too much oil around that area for it not to be that, fuel pump or oil sending unit and those other two have been changed and tightened recently!

@stevewarren3051 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug looks pretty clean under the dizzy clamp. Should be oily if leaking.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

@@stevewarren3051 oh it's oily...trust me! lol just can't see it...and entire back side of that area is pretty stained ...I;ll hopefully know something Saturday! gotta get this one back on the road! I need my truck! blew a spark plug out of the head of our big ford v10 the next day soooooo got no truck til I fix one of them! ha

@tombob671 4 года назад

That little man is quite a helper 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

That kid is growing like a weed and bet ya. He's got his own project bug by the time he's in. Middle. School

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes he is!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I'd say you are right! he's always "building" or inventing some contraption!

@aceadman 4 года назад

My grandfather left me one of those tiny ratcheting screwdrivers years ago. I lose it from time to time but it always comes back. I ALWAYS miss it when it’s gone! A great thing.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

clever little contraptions and I just love cool little tools like that

@chrisn6304 4 года назад

Hello Marci, dont forget to check the crankcase ventilation near the Oil filler. If there is blocked the Engine pushes out the Oil on the Belt pulley and other points of the engine. Hope you can fix the leak.

@royworks28 4 года назад

That’s what I love about VW’s the access to the motor. The camper is awesome what a family fun package.The men did a great job cleaning it up.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes they cleaned it up to good as new I think! easy access and they aren't much more complicated than a lawn mower, simple no fuel injection, no goofy computer crap and no RADIATOR! lol

@royworks28 4 года назад

Radiators I wish the Fc was air cooled right nowI’m dealing with overheating issues.atleast I got the other vehicles problems fixed but it’s all part of it . It’s gratifying when it’s done

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

Roy Works i knowni hate fighting water issues...I was in my landie once driving thru town, hit big bump and the radiator clip had rusted through...radiator fell back directly into fan blades and Cut a nice cookie cutter circle out of the radiator! Couldn’t find one to fit at junk yard had to pay a local guy to rebuild...was crazy money too but still cheaper than buying new!

@royworks28 4 года назад

marcijunebug I’m really hoping it’s not the radiator I really think it’s the water pump but I’ll find out this weekend. Good luck with your oil leak.

@robertneukirch8901 4 года назад

Oil leaks used to drive me crazy...you'll find it. And, you'll have a nice, clean engine!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I"m over it....been fighting this one a while...I'm actually glad it has got worse! now I can find it!

@garyclifton2797 3 года назад

Got to love how they are made so the can just pull out great stuff ☓

@marcijunebug 3 года назад

simple German engineering, gotta love it

@michelecrown2426 4 года назад

Bummer on the oil leak :( But what a score on the roof tent! Looking forward to the next installment.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yeah... I'll get it...we are anxious to camp in the tent!

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

Hope the kid don't SLEEPWALK ........that first STEP IS. A. DOOOZEY!!!??

@mikahakkinen5651 4 года назад

cant wait to see episode 2 and see you repair the leak.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I'll get that little oil demon! lol

@mikahakkinen5651 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug a think so too you will get him.😁

@jimlester5003 4 года назад

The topper looks great! Oil leak, not so much. Hopefully it will be an easy fix. You do great work even with distractions. Lol. Have a great day! Jim

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I live daily with distractions, just gotta roll with it! I think I found the issue today...pretty sure it is the distributor...but we shall see once everything is back on a we fire it up!

@shawnmanck1327 4 года назад

I'd still pull the oil cooler and take it apart and clean it. Since you already have it out of the bus.

@Doubleodude 4 года назад

Getting stuff done. I enjoyed your video.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks! gotta get this one back on the road! it is my daily driver in the summer on the weekends!

@Chr.U.Cas2216 4 года назад

Dear Misses Marci. 👍👌👏 Uuuuh, maaaa'm, that sleeper looks nice (and not only because it's my favourite colour green/turquoise). If you put it on Pickles roof, the 30 hp engine won't love the additional air resistance and weight for sure! But I have to admit that it definitely will look good. If you put camper furniture in Pickle and add a trailer a common e- bike probably will be faster! 😁😂 Hope you will be able to find and stop/repair the oil leek. Best regards, luck, health and wisdom.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I'll fix the leak this weekend. as long as it isn't a cracked block...leaning towards distributor being my issue...there is a rubber o-ring in there and it is likely leaking past it...we shall see...yeah pickle won't like the topper up there, but it only weighs 100lbs!!! so basically like throwing a teenager up there! ha can't wait to use it! If I don't get this engine in we might we using it in the carport! 😆💙

@Chr.U.Cas2216 4 года назад

Dear @@marcijunebug Thanks for replying and for two hearts (one red, one blue). 😕 Just a moment, Ma'am! We absolutely should not think negative = it is not a cracked block! If any it's a cranked block. 😁 You mentioned that this engine has a lot of oil pressure. Why? Can't wait to see the finished but cart. 💚 Have a nice weekend. Sincerely yours.

@houseonpleasantstreet9774 4 года назад

That oil is free undercoating. A must here in the North East lol Hope you find the source of the leak. I would have thought oil cooler also. Can't wait for the next one !

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

lol yeah my daily driver (2003 mini cooper) has had a main seal leak for about 300,000miles and let's just say the frame will NEVER rust out!😆

@houseonpleasantstreet9774 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug haha. Awesome !!!! Didn't think those new minutes could go that long

@franklingonzalez1511 4 года назад

Mine had a leak in the same spot and end up to be the oil pressure sender unit. Not the treads but oil was coming from the wire spade connector. I guess the plastic section cracked or something.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes we have had that on this bus AND recently with my Dad's 55 beetle...they are just made so cheaply anymore...and the plastic sometimes doesn't get a good seal around the spade clip area...I WILL find it! ha

@John-lu3yq 4 года назад

You'll get it figured out another learning experience. Loved Your hands on explanation of the camper top install made me laugh !

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

got it! had some other things come up so didn't get to the bus until today but pretty sure it's the distributor! haha yea...we are super excited to camp in that thing!

@alansauer6853 4 года назад

Good video. I haven't a clue where problem lies. I know you'll find it. I'll be looking forward to the next video.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks! I will get it...want to DRIVE IT!

@lateefcarrere1649 4 года назад

Your son's better on a tractor than some adults are in actual cars....that's a discussion for another time, tho :) I'll hope that it's a top-down issue,& not in the block - any fluid leak is a tough chase, even in a small engine, because as you already know, every fluid is pressurized. Couple that w/airflow as you drive, and the pulley flinging the oil around, & it becomes harder to find the actual leak. But you know your engine, so once you've got it cleaned up & running on a stand, it should be an easy fix. That top's a nice addition, too.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes...finding an oil leak is sometimes like finding a water leak on my sailboat...it is NEVER coming from where you actually "see" the water...always trickling down from somewhere else! ha...I will get it...and yes the little man is pretty good on the mower...good practice for his go kart!

@HubertusSchaper 4 года назад

Hi Marci, Today I come with a little comment again, I`m used to my new read glasses. Woh here yo did quite some job to pull the engine out engine room. Well, now you have free sight on the oil leak issue, and the rest of the engine, great what you are planning to do with the cleaning and paint the engine. It`s some a job bud at the end a nice clean and fresh painted and clean workspace, waiting for the next video again, with wishes for a nice weekend. with the best of wishes for your project. HCS.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

so much easier to see it out of the bus...and the engine is an absolute mess,...oil everywhere...had to be pulled just to clean it if for nothing else!

@HubertusSchaper 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug well you get the job done as useual, good luck wit the assemble the engine back again.

@triviace 4 года назад

1976 was a special year for me as well,I quit a 2.5 pack a day smoking habit.I have not even wanted another since.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

wow! that is incredible! I'm on this end applauding you! 👏definitely something to be proud of and thankful for!

@Phatty057 4 года назад

Continental belts are great on american rigs or Goodyear Gatorback is what I like.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

the regular continental belts are fine...it's the ones with Kevlar that are horrible! and yep used the gatorback before...they are good!

@robbyd.4037 4 года назад

That roof tent looks killer up there!! The color contrast is amazing :O

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes it looks great and will look even better with pickle the 58 panel bus! the little man can't wait to camp in it...he's excited about climbing the ladder! he will be up and down in it 48950059 times each time we camp! ha

@christophersustayta5974 2 года назад

Very nice three door

@marcijunebug 2 года назад

Thanks! I love it, but I work it pretty hard!

@100Jeanluc 4 года назад

Hi Marcie, know you'll find that thar leak by hook or by crook. Lol. Another entertaining vid.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

you bet I will...and getting the engine out and in the light you can see so much better!

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

Besides when you do your. Next BETTY CROCKER cooking. Vid, we need no extra oil or grease into the recipe...Have a summer cookout planned with VW. COOKING. MJB?????

@gaddmeister 4 года назад

100% pushrod tubes! Were never up to the job. Had an engine out and clutch replaced in under an hour on the highway back in the day! Oil pressure switch is a maybe culprit. But, I am worried I will never see pickle on the road in my lifetime. Its asif you are avoiding it 😂

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

not avoiding it, it is just that every thing else around me is falling about and he is "low" priority in my long list! ha

@mustie1 4 года назад

sure diggin that roof tent, my guess is the dizzy seal

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks! yep leaning towards that as well...sending unit could be failing under extreme pressure I guess...we will know in a couple days!

@OldF1000 3 года назад

@@marcijunebug Was going to say some thing about asking Mustie1 but never mind he's here ; )

@VwRosstorations 4 года назад

Good old process of elimination...good job...👍🇬🇧

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks! lol we know what it isn't!

@delmascriss7299 4 года назад

My bug had a rusty push rod tube replaced all of them and the oil leak was gone 😎 happy

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

might have to do that here as well...no big deal...bottom line whatever it is it HAS to be fixed can't drive it this way!

@theslamer67 3 года назад

cool tent i have a roof tent for my bug its made by air camping and unfolds

@marcijunebug 3 года назад

thanks! I bought it with the hopes of it one day going on the ole 58! Doesn't fit super well on the double cab as I have the hoop set on the back and so that limits how far back tent can go. But we have used a time or two!

@aussiebeatle4049 4 года назад

Lets hope the case is OK, but I guess we’ll find out soon. Good luck!!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yep. I'm thinking fuel pump or dizzy but will know soon enough!

@aussiebeatle4049 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug if they are the culprit then that's a great outcome. I love your VW stash, a split window dual cab is my dream, but the funds don't make it feasible for me, particularly in Australia where they are rare, rare, rare. Looking forward to the next installments.

@jacvanguilder3456 3 года назад

That aluminum pulley may be the problem

@stevewarren3051 4 года назад

Could be the oil sender. I've seen those leak. Never seen a leaking push rod tube splash up into the engine compartment.

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

Wood be prudent to do the oil cooler nownitsnout along with other maintainance wile the motor out????

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

the oil sending unit WAS leaking before and changed that...unless it is leaking only under load while driving it isn't currently leaking...although they are made so cheap (can't buy good ones anymore)...I'm thinking o-ring in dizzy...we will know this weekend i hope!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thought about it but still debating...I am kind of of the opinion "if it ain't broke, don't fix it" lol and the engine isn't that big a deal to get out of it...

@georgelewis8904 4 года назад

Thanks for the video, look forward to repair not having a lot to do with the flat fours, that carb you are running ?is that a better option like giving more power maybe, interesting. Glad it's warmed up for you, hear we had really cold weather one day had to put a jacket on for the early morning, so stay safe and warm.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

the carb is a dual port...so when you "accelerate quickly" (I know, I know it's a VW so that really isn't possible but....) it basically throws double the gas and gives ya a pretty good boost! they work great, but they are really a pain for space...make it really tight!

@georgelewis8904 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug ok sounds like a great idea, I run landrovers many years so when ever driving past hand held speed detector seeing it's just a land rover often just put the detector down ,we called it our roller,as rollscanhardley.

@donniebrown2896 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug you would have loved to have seen my '65 bug, it had dual twin barrel Weber's. Ever been in a 120mph bug on a quarter mile run? 😵😁

@jamesferrell9404 4 года назад

It possible could be coming from the front main and the wind from belt going around is pushing or slinging it to where it settles at

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

possible but the O ring on the dizzy looks to be a great source for the leak, it is so loose I can spin it freely and oil all up above it on the shaft...we shall see...cleaned everything up and will re assemble and run it on the stand and see what we get.

@Koloherides 3 года назад

when I was at Fort Bragg I had a green 67 bug with North Carolina tags we got tons of laughs from cars passing us cuz we had a sticker next to the plate that said EAT MO POSSIUMTHAT WAS 71-74. EVEN MO LAUGHS WHEN I TOOK IT TO LA WHEN I GOT OUT.

@marcijunebug 3 года назад

funny!

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

MJB. That kid D is growing like a weed!! Seems he's gonna outgrow the toy bug ! Anyway good. Luck on the fix and how about doing a check of the clutch and pressure plate 2c if any oil got in there

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

nope, no oil anywhere near clutch or flywheel area...that's all dry, for which I am thankful!

@radiok2ua 4 года назад

"Sounds like I need to intervene." -- haha!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yeah...those two! lol they get going sometimes and "the voice of reason" has to step in occasionally! #momlife lol

@andrewkiwi1 4 года назад

Check the oil switch too. I've had them leak before now too.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yep it was and was replaced about 6 months ago...could be but ran it and watched it and saw nothing there...I will know tomorrow! planning on hitting it early in the day!

@andrewallen9993 4 года назад

Daddy cleaning and mommy fixing the engine :)

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

seems "normal" around here! lol

@andrewallen9993 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug Splitties are mostly boy cars, I am in charge of engines, gearboxes, electrics and holes whilst my wife made our mudpigs curtains, covered his cushions/matresses and painted him. I wish you well to drive yours. Good fun camping with the kids when they are little but as ours are now grownups they go in their bay windows nowadays.

@johnflynn9463 4 года назад

View # 744 at 3:27 PM on 5/28/20 - NJ....Check the rubber o-ring on the distributor shaft. Same oil leak happen to me the rubber o-ring split on my Bug. And nice tent.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yep, that is what I'm leaning towards as well...it HAS to be that or fuel pump unless sending unit has an issue only when under extreme pressure...those are made so cheap anymore...can't get good ones.

@johnflynn9463 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug It only leaks at high RPM's

@JamesCouch777 4 года назад

Oil leaks drive me crazy. I put together a 650 Triumph engine and was extra careful so I wouldn't have any oil leaks and guess what, I have an oil leak. I'm hoping it's just the inspection cover on the primary cover.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yeah this one is really starting to make me "angry" lol

@JamesCouch777 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug you'll figure it out. Hopefully it will be an easy fix.

@donniebrown2896 4 года назад

Marci, hoping it's gonna be a leak around distributor or fuel pump. If it is a cracked block it's gonna be a pain but not a replacement disaster. Had a discussion with another viewer about welding magnesium. Seems there is a way without turning the block into a pile of white ash. If you get a chance go back to CTs last couple of shows and check out our comments. The other viewer provided a link to the welding process. Got my fingers crossed

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I saw those comments...makes me kind of want to try it! lol I think it is the dizzy...pulled it today and O ring is lose and sloppy, moves easily...and doesn't protrude past shaft so I'm guessing that is my culprit...fingers crossed..anyway now to get everything all clean and tidy again!

@dannielson3935 4 года назад

My guess is the oil pressure switch.

@gettintheresafelywithpatf2869 4 года назад

Too bad you can’t static pressurize the oil system, with an electric pump! This way you could pump up the oil pressure, and also see the leak! Were you working on that double cab in a skirt? I remember wearing a rented tux, ( on our way to my girlfriend’s prom 1985) and having to change a belt on her sister’s car! Girlfriend was not too happy at first, but amazed that I did it so quickly, and with minimal dirt on any part of me! The next weekend, her parents gave us weekend getaway , just for doing what was right! What a weekend that was! And yes it remained pg-13! Remember always dress appropriately to get dirty! Lol have fun young lady!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yeah... hey a skirt is cooler and it was 90 degrees! hahaha...always dress for the occasion!

@gianfrancog7583 4 года назад

The oil pressure sensor, saludos desde Uruguay.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

there WAS a leak there earlier, changed that and it isn't leaking now, but they are made super cheap it could very likely be leaking under pressure while driving

@davemcguigan218 4 года назад

Oil leaks really suck. Fortunately the VW engines are easy to pull out if necessary. I remember helping my brother several years ago with his Squareback engine.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yep, and they really aren't complicated to work on...simple but effective little engines

@battleshipnewjerseysailor4738 4 года назад

The pushrod tubes are not under oil pressure, they just drain the rocker boxes

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

correct...no "real" pressure there and as I said not a lot of oil there either...I'm pretty sure it's the dizzy...o ring is very lose and oil all the way up shaft and on seat on block...no real place to get parts local so it's a 4 hour round trip to find out if I'm right or not! hopefully I'll know something tomorrow! does the sailor in your youtube name mean that you sail??? great winds here today...wish I was on the lake in my boat! thanks for being here! cheers!

@papachubby1951 4 года назад

Question, how did you tune your Weber progressive? I can't get my fat fingers between the carb and the fan shroud?

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

... yeah...gotta make yourself a tool by modifying a screw driver and pair of needle nose pliers! ha and little heat to bend them and you have a perfect tool...this one has remained really good, it was tuned out of the bus a couple years ago and I haven't touched it since! ha...fingers crossed...with mine you CAN actually get to anything that needs adjusted, it's tight but with a bent tool I can get to it

@papachubby1951 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug thanks I will try that. I'm close on the tuning but a little rich.

@nealmont 4 года назад

anti-knock-in-the-head-safety-mechanism. Does EMPI or Gene Burg make a performance model?

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

oh I'm sure they do , 😆and it probably comes with a gauge in the dash and an oil temp monitor but it probably cost a lot more than my $0.99 bungee lol...after you have whacked your head a few times you learn lol

@GeeenJ 4 года назад

hi marci i'm thinking the oil pressure switch once its heated up it starts leaking or theres a crack where it goes in to the engine case had this happen on a 64 beetle it would leak like yours has

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

we shall see...little bugger is about to drive me crazy chasing it! lol

@HubertusSchaper 4 года назад

Hi MarcI I comming with a comment to morrow I have to getting used to my new Read glasses and driving glasses. so see you later Greetings HCS. ps Love the new video.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks for always being here!

@user-zn3kg8gi1k 2 месяца назад

Hey! Is there a follow up to this video? Did you manage to find the leak? My bus is pooling oil in the same place but can see the leak coming out from under the oil cooler cover. x

@marcijunebug 2 месяца назад

there are other videos...not sure how many, but was a combination of the O ring on the distributor and the sand seal on the crank pulley. Both are easy fixes! I'd start by changing those first, best of luck on hunting it down...they can be frustrating at times!

@rickkoshak4919 4 года назад

Where is it leaking from? I need to know!!!! As always, I enjoyed your video.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I almost stopped the video at "well the good news is it isn't the oil cooler" but figured that was just too mean! ha

@gispel7058 3 года назад

I keep trying to get a good look at the bicycle hanging on the front of the red/white bus. Is that a motorized bicycle?

@marcijunebug 3 года назад

Tom Kochmann haha! Yep that is a motorized tandem huffy double daisy with a sidecar! I built it when my son was a baby right after I got home for hospital I started it! The sidecar body I constructed from turning canoe upside down and using wax paper to cover it then resin and fiber glasses over that as a shape, side car is hanging behind the bike in the carport...we take it to tweed rides or when we go camping sometimes, always a hit

@gispel7058 3 года назад

@@marcijunebug Crazy creative and your son no doubt loves the ride. I have a Berini 14. Its a bicycle assist friction type motor on a bicycle. Its from the 1950s and is sometimes refered to as " The Egg". Yup always gets alot of looks but havent had it anywhere for many years. Great that you have shown us that people like you still exist in this crazy world. Thanks

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

They make a glowing leak detector u add to. Oil and lightnup with a flourscent light???????

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

ummmmm....now that's a possibility!

@rsprockets7846 4 года назад

U have access to UV. Light, speeds up. Process and throwing $$$$$ at leak, setup engine on test stand then do leak detect.

@ebutuoyebutouy 4 года назад

Coming out from the front pulley. Either flinger was left out or front oil seal mod failed.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

don't think so, but I'm not ruling out anything at this point...this engine DID do that when first built so that has been heavily permatexed to the max and a sand seal there as well...but could be...will know in a day or two!

@ebutuoyebutouy 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug Started doing this straight after rebuild? Front flinger/slinger was not installed. Easy mistake to make. Also make sure u do the oil filter mod. While it's apart remove both oil pressure relief valves, make sure they slide freely and have the correct springs. Good luck and thanks for sharing.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

@@ebutuoyebutouy flinger/slinger is there...and the guy who did the build with me was my uncle, one of the premier VW engine builders in the area for 50+ years (he JUST retired, this was his last full engine build lol)...not saying he can't make a mistake but it has been fine for 5+ years...something has started to fail recently...and likely a rubber seal or something like that! We will know soon enough! THanks for the tips and commments and for being here! greatly appreciated!

@ebutuoyebutouy 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug Sorry. I thought it was doing it straight after rebuild. First remove the front pulley and see if the deluge is from there. Thanks for sharing. Good luck.

@ebutuoyebutouy 4 года назад

@@marcijunebug Waiting! What was broken? Have fun and stay safe.

@bmh67wa 4 года назад

Crossing my fingers that the block isn't cracked!

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

thanks for that MEE TOOO!

@Mercmad 4 года назад

Continental are probably like most manufacturers these days getting there products made in China. Having used conti tyres for almost 50 years without a problem it is sad to see corporate profit taking is costing them biz because of poor quality.

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

I've only had issues with the stuff they put the kevlar in...must be an issue with the glue or something but yes it is sad...can't get good product anymore it seems

@MrRolltide2663 2 года назад

Can you help me out? I need a little info

@marcijunebug 2 года назад

what's up!?

@garyclifton2797 3 года назад

Bet you could just sleep on the bk part to

@marcijunebug 3 года назад

yes, I've done that! Put an air mattress in and good to go!

@geoffreyjones2000 4 года назад

Funny how leaks can travel... well, not that funny :/

@marcijunebug 4 года назад

yes! I have a sail boat, and this has reminded me of chasing a water leak on it...the leak is NEVER where you SEE the water!!!! it is always trickling down from somewhere else! I WILL get it