Window leaks
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Window leaks
I have a 1986 Bronco II and have water leaking in around both of the two side fixed rear windows. The water seems to be running along the inside top moulding. It looks like the rubber seals are good on the outside.
Is this a common problem??
Whats the best way to fix it?
Thanks
Is this a common problem??
Whats the best way to fix it?
Thanks
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Window leaks
My 1990 Bronco II is doing the same thing on the drivers side. But only under high pressure like a carwash or heavy down-pour. I imagine you could take out the windows and squeeze some kind of cualk in there to seal them up again. Maybe there is some weather strip that goes in there. I am not sure. I bought some privacy glass windows for mine and am going to figure out my problem when I install those. Keep us updated on what you come up with. I am sure a lot of people are trying to fix this problem.
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Thanks for the feedback....
I removed the inside trim molding and had my son (age 8) spray a garden hose over the window while I was inside. Found the leaks immediately along the top of the window.
I then pried back the black rubber seal from the outside and could see the separation between the seal and the roof.
Next steps:
1) Cleaned out the dirt with a a rag with soap and water along the entire length under rubber seal and between the roof (metal)
This was a slow process going only a few inches at a time since the rubber has to be lifted slightly to get the rag under there.
2) Did the same thing with a rag with rubbing alcohol to clean and remove any water before cuaulking.
3) Took a small tube of clear silicone caulk (one you can squeeze in your hand)and slowly ran a small bead the entire length of the seal between the roof and the rubber. Use the tip of the tube to keep the rubber elevated as you squeeze in the silicone.
4)Wipe up any excess with a clean rag. Take some soap and water on your finger to smooth out the caulk for a nice appearance.
5) Let dry overnight
6) Tested with hose again...NO LEAKS!!!
7) Replace interior mouldings
Back to a dry truck once again.
I removed the inside trim molding and had my son (age 8) spray a garden hose over the window while I was inside. Found the leaks immediately along the top of the window.
I then pried back the black rubber seal from the outside and could see the separation between the seal and the roof.
Next steps:
1) Cleaned out the dirt with a a rag with soap and water along the entire length under rubber seal and between the roof (metal)
This was a slow process going only a few inches at a time since the rubber has to be lifted slightly to get the rag under there.
2) Did the same thing with a rag with rubbing alcohol to clean and remove any water before cuaulking.
3) Took a small tube of clear silicone caulk (one you can squeeze in your hand)and slowly ran a small bead the entire length of the seal between the roof and the rubber. Use the tip of the tube to keep the rubber elevated as you squeeze in the silicone.
4)Wipe up any excess with a clean rag. Take some soap and water on your finger to smooth out the caulk for a nice appearance.
5) Let dry overnight
6) Tested with hose again...NO LEAKS!!!
7) Replace interior mouldings
Back to a dry truck once again.
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