leaking windshield
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There are no "seals" on the windshield. They use Butyl and a caulking gun when installing.
Do not use silicon either it is bad for the paint.
The only solution is to take it to a shop, have them remove it, and then re-install it with a new bead of Butyl.
Most reputable shops guarantee their work against leakage.
Do not use silicon either it is bad for the paint.
The only solution is to take it to a shop, have them remove it, and then re-install it with a new bead of Butyl.
Most reputable shops guarantee their work against leakage.
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From: Northern California
If it's leaking in the top two corners of the windshield, it may not be the actual windshield or butyl seal that's leaking.
There is a seam at the top corner where the "A" pillar and the roof meets. If the caulking gets bad in this seam, it will cause water to leak through the seam and around the windshield.
You can buy 3M's Auto Body Caulking and sealant from most any auto paint store, and this will fix the problem with the seams.
If the caulking is cracked, it would be a good idea to dig the old caulking out of the seam and redo it. Also check the "B" pillar seams, as this also can cause leaks at the back, and rot out the lower cab corners.
Don't use silicone, it is corosive to the sheet metal.
There is a seam at the top corner where the "A" pillar and the roof meets. If the caulking gets bad in this seam, it will cause water to leak through the seam and around the windshield.
You can buy 3M's Auto Body Caulking and sealant from most any auto paint store, and this will fix the problem with the seams.
If the caulking is cracked, it would be a good idea to dig the old caulking out of the seam and redo it. Also check the "B" pillar seams, as this also can cause leaks at the back, and rot out the lower cab corners.
Don't use silicone, it is corosive to the sheet metal.
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hey.
there is nothing wrong with ducttape.
and they make it in so many colors now...
you could probably get away with that
there is nothing wrong with ducttape.
and they make it in so many colors now...
you could probably get away with that
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Never use expando foam to stop leaks, I did and that caused MAJOR rusting up along the driver side A piller/windshield area. For tempory fix, I used that foil AC duct tape and taped the top of the windshield. That tape holds up for a long while! So far 3 years on my Bronco2!
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