what color was it? putty tape was very commonly used back then for sealing all sorts of leaks. it just had to be replaced about every 3 to 5 yrs, depending upon the climate. chas -- Charles L Hamilton, chasm@schuetzen.net Houston, TX WBCCI #1130 VAC S*M*A*R*T '76 Sovereign '02 E350 PSD www.schuetzen.net