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TR6 Windshield installation problems

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Hello. Trying to get my TR6 back on the road after a number of years. I am replacing the windshield, and this is my first attempt at it. Not sure how old the windshield gasket is, but there were no cracks or tears so I decided to reuse it. When I got the windshield installed, it looked fine from the inside, but on the outside there were 1/8 “ gaps between the gasket and window just on the sides. It is kind of like the rubber flared away from the window Any ideas what the problem could be? Any help would greatly be appreciated.
Kevin
 
Just a WAG…. Is it possible to install the seal 180 degrees from how it was originally installed?
 
Gliderman8 said:
Just a WAG…. Is it possible to install the seal 180 degrees from how it was originally installed?
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Thanks for the reply. The seam should be on the bottom of the gasket, right? It was snug equally around the glass before I put it in. The rubber IS a bit stiff from age. I ordered a new gasket to try it again if I can’t get it to work.
 
ichthos said:
Thanks for the reply. The seam should be on the bottom of the gasket, right? It was snug equally around the glass before I put it in. The rubber IS a bit stiff from age. I ordered a new gasket to try it again if I can’t get it to work.
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Honestly it’s been years since I installed mine and I don’t remember where the seam goes.
You’re doing better than me. I broke the windshield on my first attempt. The second time went much better.
Hopefully the new seal will work for you.
 
I put in a windshield with a friend who knew what he was doing ten years ago. One advantage I have now is YouTube. Not always perfect, but gives me the general idea, including warnings. Frustrating to have it fit well except in two small areas.
 
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