[C320-list] Forward hatch leak

[Dave Hupe]

 I second the "check the latch o-rings".  From experience, I know these can be the source of leaks.
At a minimum take apart the latch, clean everything well, lubricate the o-ring (if the o-ring is in good shape) with teflon grease and then reassemble. Actually, the o-rings are very cheap to replace. So, if you are disassembling the latches anyway .... replace! 
DON"T overtighten the latch since the o-ring can be compressed/flattened and grit that accumulates will begin to cut rings in the lens when the latches are rotated, Then, a new o-ring will not stop leaks. 
I make it an annual maintenance step to disassemble all my latches, clean, and at least re-lubricate the o-rings. It doesn't tale long and has stopped/prevented leaks. 

Dave Hupe
1994 C320 (#32)
Holland, MI


    On Monday, October 11, 2021, 12:52:52 PM EDT, mike at softscrap.com <mike at softscrap.com> wrote:  
 
 Check the latches.  I had the same problem and found that the 'o' rings inside the latches had dried out.  Only rain from a specific direction caused it to leak.  I replace all the "o" rings and ... so far ... it's been dry.