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Old 01-07-2017, 11:27 PM   #1
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Leaking around door

I just bought my 71 ambassador and we had our first rain. There is water coming in from around the door. Help/suggestions?
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Old 01-26-2017, 12:39 AM   #2
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Look "up" first unless you're certain it's coming through the door. My antenna crank is leaking and water is traveling behind the inside skins and pooling under the fold up table and at the door. If it is the door, check the weatherstripping. You can put a piece of paper between the door and the frame and close the door. Tug gently and it should pull out, with some resistance. Repeat. On a windy way go in with incense (etc) and watch the smoke. It could be the hinges too. Most of them are adjustable. My lower one has a stripped bolt, so I will need to replace it, which means pulling the interior skins. Good luck!
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Old 01-26-2017, 01:37 PM   #3
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I agree to check the antenna. Remove the interior crank portion of the antenna and inspect the crank gear. If there is rust you probably found your door leak. If there is a leak at the antenna you will have to remove the outer portion to reseal it correctly. This would be a great time to upgrade your antenna to a unit that picks up the current HD transmissions.
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