Windsheild Leaks
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Windsheild Leaks
Guy just like the Title says my windsheild has developed a Leak
Is NOT OEM it was replaced 3-4 years ago
Felt alittle Damp by the Headliner and I think it leaks in more then 1 spot
But the Other day it rained and my Alarm was acting Funney and I had a Puddle on the Floor mat. The Headliner was wet again not to bad though but the Puddle on the MAT was Alarming that's why I think it may have more then 1 leak spot but IDK
Iv never installed a Windsheild so is there special Glue to use or just Silicone
the Silicone scares me it maybe a BEAR to get out if it ever needs replaced But maybe that's what they use IDK
IDK if I should try to remove the Windsheild clean it all up and reattach it or just run a Bead of Silicone or Whatever YOU GUYS SUGGEST I USE around it to stop the Leak
Need to address this I don't want it to Take out the GEM MODULE OR MY ALARM or any other electronics under there
SO any tips to get the Winshild trim OFF and Silicone or whatever to seal it off would be GREAT
Thanks Guys n Gals Have a Great day
Is NOT OEM it was replaced 3-4 years ago
Felt alittle Damp by the Headliner and I think it leaks in more then 1 spot
But the Other day it rained and my Alarm was acting Funney and I had a Puddle on the Floor mat. The Headliner was wet again not to bad though but the Puddle on the MAT was Alarming that's why I think it may have more then 1 leak spot but IDK
Iv never installed a Windsheild so is there special Glue to use or just Silicone
the Silicone scares me it maybe a BEAR to get out if it ever needs replaced But maybe that's what they use IDK
IDK if I should try to remove the Windsheild clean it all up and reattach it or just run a Bead of Silicone or Whatever YOU GUYS SUGGEST I USE around it to stop the Leak
Need to address this I don't want it to Take out the GEM MODULE OR MY ALARM or any other electronics under there
SO any tips to get the Winshild trim OFF and Silicone or whatever to seal it off would be GREAT
Thanks Guys n Gals Have a Great day
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There is supposed to be a glue and set for 24 hours before the vehicle is moved.
On my 01 1/2 ton I just cleaned up the seal and used some silicone/glue from Oreillys and it worked great for 2 years til I traded it off.
On my 01 1/2 ton I just cleaned up the seal and used some silicone/glue from Oreillys and it worked great for 2 years til I traded it off.
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Benny I have been driving the 02 this week and noticed the same thing it's leaking at the top right above my head, does not puddle runs down the inside of the windshield on to the dash. I have never done anything with the glass ether Silicone should be OK I was going to try it tomorrow if I don't work.
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I wondered if I should try to Pull the trim Off and then Glue it
I will drop by the Auto parts store and Find some Urethane
I know I have Clear silicone but I bet that's a POS to remove later on Little hesitant to use that
I will drop by the Auto parts store and Find some Urethane
I know I have Clear silicone but I bet that's a POS to remove later on Little hesitant to use that
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Benny I have been driving the 02 this week and noticed the same thing it's leaking at the top right above my head, does not puddle runs down the inside of the windshield on to the dash. I have never done anything with the glass ether Silicone should be OK I was going to try it tomorrow if I don't work.
Sounds like there Leaking in the Same spot
I wonder why??wonder if a Body seam or something is there
Going to do some investigating
Any tips on the Trim removal would be Great
Thanx Everyone HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND~!!!!!
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Well a Pro installed it the first time and its F$#ked now so
Iv been Kinda Pissed about the whole deal since it was installed the Mirror never did mount right Pretty shure I cant do any worse
Unless I straight up break itDo you think it would be Warrentied???theres No Breakage Iv never had to deal with this Kinda problem
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Well a Pro installed it the first time and its F$#ked now so Iv been Kinda Pissed about the whole deal since it was installed the Mirror never did mount right
Pretty shure I cant do any worse Unless I straight up break it
Do you think it would be Warrentied???theres No Breakage Iv never had to deal with this Kinda problem
Iv been Kinda Pissed about the whole deal since it was installed the Mirror never did mount right Pretty shure I cant do any worse
Unless I straight up break itDo you think it would be Warrentied???theres No Breakage Iv never had to deal with this Kinda problem
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I cant remember there Name but it was a Glass shop my wife took it there Ill ask if she remembers or I really need to find the receit
I'm thinking they used Cheap sealant
I'm thinking they used Cheap sealant
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what probably happened is that the replacement windshield
was installed by someone from a large national chain i won't
mention the name of, but safelite sucked in my opinion.
to get a good seal, you really need to remove and replace the
windshield, so you can properly bed the windshield in urethane.
anything else is a bit mickey duck. sorry, but it's the truth.
if you are gonna just give it a lick and a promise, the sealant
i'd use is 3M 550 urethane. it will seal boat hulls below the
waterline.
it is a commercial product, and not found in your usual spots.
not for sale to DIY'ers....
if you want to go that route, PM me an address, and i will send
you a tube. i pay about a third of what you'll have to pay on the net.
don't get any on ya. it comes off with time, and wear.
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Would I ever be able to replace the Windsheild again LOL with the 3m 550 urethane
If I make it Bullet proof its going to crack Next week with my Luck
I don't think it was safelite but they did Suck Havent had a Rear view mirror since the stereo Vibrates it Off since the Mount just isn't right seams like it only goes part way On
Maybe I have windsheid replacement IDK its Full Coverage so worth a Call IIRC you have to specify here in UT but IDK for shure
If I make it Bullet proof its going to crack Next week with my Luck
I don't think it was safelite but they did Suck Havent had a Rear view mirror since the stereo Vibrates it Off since the Mount just isn't right seams like it only goes part way On
Maybe I have windsheid replacement IDK its Full Coverage so worth a Call IIRC you have to specify here in UT but IDK for shure
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Would I ever be able to replace the Windsheild again LOL with the 3m 550 urethane
If I make it Bullet proof its going to crack Next week with my Luck
I don't think it was safelite but they did Suck Havent had a Rear view mirror since the stereo Vibrates it Off since the Mount just isn't right seams like it only goes part way On
Maybe I have windsheid replacement IDK its Full Coverage so worth a Call IIRC you have to specify here in UT but IDK for shure
If I make it Bullet proof its going to crack Next week with my Luck
I don't think it was safelite but they did Suck Havent had a Rear view mirror since the stereo Vibrates it Off since the Mount just isn't right seams like it only goes part way On
Maybe I have windsheid replacement IDK its Full Coverage so worth a Call IIRC you have to specify here in UT but IDK for shure
Believe it or not this windshield is original never been replaced I'm wondering if the rubber seal is rotting away.