Re: Leaky Windshield

["Kenik Hassel" <kenik@telisphere.com>]

You have to replace the seal, there is no other option.  Even if it looks
OK,  You either have 1) a bad seal, or 2)  so much rust under the seal it
needs immediate attention.  Either way, the seal goes.  Sorry.

Kenik Hassel

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> From: Ginger D.&Peter P. <gingerd@teleport.com>
> To: type3 <type-3@umich.edu>
> Subject: Re: Leaky Windshield
> Date: Tuesday, November 04, 1997 9:24 PM
> 
> Charles E. Whitney wrote:
> > 
> > Hello All,
> > 
> > Seems like everyone is doing weather repairs for Winter.
> > 
> > The bottom right hand corner of my windshield is leaking.  The water is
> > coming from the outside (naturally), down inbetween the seal and
> > windshield, back up the inside between the glass and seal.  The seal is
> > old, but not all cracked up or in horrible shape.  It is the original
> > seal ('67 SB).  Any suggestions on stopping this without replacing the
> > seal or gumming it up with silicon caulking?
> > 
> > Thanks,
> > 
> > Charlie
> > '67 Square
> > 
> > I may be a Muir Idiot, but I'm no imbecile!
> 
> Charlie,
> 	Well I just went the clear silicone route for the rear window seal on
> the Square. I shaved the sides of the tube's tip flat to narrow the
> profile.  Then opened a tiny hole on one edge.  This controled the flow
> of silicone nicely.  Then on a sunny day, when the seal was pliable, I
> shot the glass and body sides of the seal, with only a couple spots
> where it spuged out.  Next time I will have a perfectly trained hand.
> 	By the way, new American-style seals are not available for the
> Squareback rear window.
> 
> Peter Parker
> '66 Square; Phillip
> Portland, OR