98 Expy Drivers Side Window
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Mountain Pass
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98 Expy Drivers Side Window
New issue for me, hope you can help. Symptom: press power window switch to lower driver side front window, the front of the window drops down but the rear does not. I removed the door trim panel, peeled back the watershield and there it was. The glass will not stay in the rear u-channel. How is this permantely attached, adhesive? I can push the window back into the channel but will not remain secured. Can anyone suggest a fix?
Thanks.
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Silicone is the secret. I had the same trouble with my rear driver side window and a little silicone did the trick. Make sure you clean the window and metal U plate the window sits in and fill it up with silicone and rub some around the edges of the U plate. I havn't had any trouble since.
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ockexpo, thanks for your reply. Can you elaborate on exactly what you used?
I stopped in at NAPA today, they said I needed to spend $150 for the epoxy and gun, I said see ya.
Called 2 autoglass companies, one said "new glass required", the other said bring it in for $65 they would diagnose it. Not gonna do that since I know what is wrong. The glass has detached form the window track.
Called Ford Dealer, they dont sell a specific product but recommended I go to Painters supply and asked them for a 2 part epoxy.
HELP.
I stopped in at NAPA today, they said I needed to spend $150 for the epoxy and gun, I said see ya.
Called 2 autoglass companies, one said "new glass required", the other said bring it in for $65 they would diagnose it. Not gonna do that since I know what is wrong. The glass has detached form the window track.
Called Ford Dealer, they dont sell a specific product but recommended I go to Painters supply and asked them for a 2 part epoxy.
HELP.
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I cant remember what the stuff I used was called but it WAS NOT a 2 part epoxy. It was a single tube of silicone about 12oz or so. I got it at Ace Hardware but you should be able to find it at any hardware place or even Wal-Mart. There are a few different kinds of silicone to choose from but I just read the label and picked the one that best fit the job. I do recommend using a latex glove unless you don't mind getting dirty. Hope this helps.
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