Windsheild Seal

[Morris]

Santa brought me a little money to spend on my car, so I am going to try to make it little more water tight. I am going to replace the glazing seal around the window. The windshield to body seal looks good right now, but should I plan on replacing it anyway? Is it going to come to pieces on me when I pull the windshield? Can you think of anything else I should get to do the job?

 

[jlaird]

Is the glazeing seal brittle and cracked or can it be just sealed with some of that clear liquid stuff.

 

[Mio]

The windshield to body seal looks good right now, but should I plan on replacing it anyway? Is it going to come to pieces on me when I pull the windshield? Can you think of anything else I should get to do the job?

Whether or not you should replace the windshield frame to body seal is a function of its condition which is readily determined by taking a close look. All being well, it should not 'come to pieces' when the windshield is pulled for the simple reason that it affixes to the bottom of the frame and not the glass itself. That said, the price of this seal (if I recall correctly) is considerably less than that of the seal for the glass.

Replacing the seals is a very straightforward procedure and one that doesn't require 'anything else' besides the seals. At worst, you may find yourself cleaning out the tracks of the windshield frame with a screwdriver before installing the new one.

Mike

 

[histerical]

After a complete redo of my Bugeye ( bare metal, lots of drilling, welding, hammering , sanding etc.) the windshield gasket was just about the most painful job. Get one of those little plastic sticks ( do not use a screwdriver) , some soapy water ( I hate silicone) , and lots of patience. Try not to stretch the gasket or the lock strip too much. Walk away now and then to keep yourself sane. Another set of hands may help. Good luck.
Bill