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Re: [T3] window installing


On 6 Feb 2006 at 7:22, Dave Sanderson wrote:

> We are about to install the front and rear windows on the Notch. I  
> read Russ' "how-to" and wondered what the consensus is on doing it  
> yourself. Also, Russ made no mention of using a sealant and I  
> wondered, given the recent discussion on leaky windows, would you  
> recommend using a sealant? We have good glass and new West Coast  
> Metric seals.

You want to put the window in with plenty of soap/water lubricant. I don't 
think any kind of sealant will work if you're covered with the soap and water 
the way you should be, and whatever is on the seal will get EVERYWHERE by the 
time you're done, so that's another good reason to stick with something that 
cleans up easily.

Keep in mind that these cars came from the factory with nothing but rubber in 
there. They seal pretty well, although water leaks around the windshield 
occasionally occurred. If yours develops a leak, you can always deal with it 
later on, but I suspect your car is not too likely to be left out in the rain 
that much.  

-- 
Jim Adney
jadney@vwtype3.org
Madison, WI 53711-3054
USA

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