Windshield Reseal
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Windshield Reseal
Any ideas or tips on resealing a front windshield.
65 4x4 cust cab
Do i need to remove metal strip from rubber?
Brand or type of sealer anyone has had good results with?
AGAIN MANY THANKS From Roger
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65 4x4 cust cab
Do i need to remove metal strip from rubber?
Brand or type of sealer anyone has had good results with?
AGAIN MANY THANKS From Roger
Wetstern Wa Water Gets In Everywhere
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Roger are you going to replace the rubber gasket. If so do as follows. Get a new gasket first. Click on SHOP right under the red Effie at the top of the page. Once you have the gasket remove the windshield by cutting the old gasket from inside the cab all the way around. Pull off the inside lip of the gasket then gently push out the windshield from the top, a helper is recommended to catch. Once the windshield is out remove the gasket from the glass then the trim from the gasket. Clean the edges of the glass then install the new gasket then the trim. Lay a length of insulated 12 gauge wire in the groove all the way around the gasket with the ends at the bottom center of the windshield. Seat the bottom of the gasket groove over the lip of the windshield frame. Working alternately pull a little at a time on each end of the wire, two short pieces of broom handle tied to the ends of the wiremake good handles. Work the inside lip of the gasket over the windshield frame lip. A little dishsoap smeared on the inside face of the gasket helps to slide it over the windshield frame, try to keep it out of the grove though. The corners are the hardest part so be patient. Sometimes a helper is needed to push from the outside in while the wire is pulled don't push too hard just keep some pressure on the glass. Good luck Rich.
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Roger, The metal trim comes out after the windshiels has been removed as per Rich. On install you put the glass in the gasket and the trim in before installing it into the cab.
You will need to order a new gasket with the trim grove. I don't know which site sponser to recommend, but Dennis Carpenter makes good rubber.
I have never seen Rich's method with wire used, but have seen it done with 3/16 window sash cord.
The gasket fits dry, with no extra sealant required.
Good luck on the install.
John
You will need to order a new gasket with the trim grove. I don't know which site sponser to recommend, but Dennis Carpenter makes good rubber.
I have never seen Rich's method with wire used, but have seen it done with 3/16 window sash cord.
The gasket fits dry, with no extra sealant required.
Good luck on the install.
John
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Sorry guys i should have made it clearer, I had the windshield & rubber replaced about ayear ago but i need to reseal it because it leaks pretty bad at the lower outside
Thanks Again Roger.
Thanks Again Roger.
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Using an old screw driver with a 90' bend 1 inch from the tip. Pull back the inside lip of the winshield gasket and work some clear RTV in the groove you may have to do this all the way around the windshield. When the windshield was out did you get to look at it? I've seen slicks with holes rusted through the bottom windshield frame corners. When it leaks does it end up on the dash or fall straight through to the floor. If it's leaking on the floor rust is probably the culprit.
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Thanks COBRAGUY, Didnt get to see it when it was out, when the water reaches the inside it looks like it comes out between the glass & inside rubber right at the lower corners. It hits the dash right where the half moon covers are on the corners then runs down to the floor
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Rich, Wasn't dissing your methodology, just had never seen wire used.
sstrlh, Did you use new rubber with the new glass? It is a dry fit system and shouldn't require further sealing.
John
sstrlh, Did you use new rubber with the new glass? It is a dry fit system and shouldn't require further sealing.
John
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Roger, When I say dry fit, I mean no sealants were supposed to be used. Most installers may use soapy water to help the rubber slide into place more smoothly.
I am wondering if you have rot problems under the gasket that need to be addresed.
John
I am wondering if you have rot problems under the gasket that need to be addresed.
John
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Originally Posted by jowilker
Roger, When I say dry fit, I mean no sealants were supposed to be used. Most installers may use soapy water to help the rubber slide into place more smoothly.
I am wondering if you have rot problems under the gasket that need to be addresed.
John
I am wondering if you have rot problems under the gasket that need to be addresed.
John
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