leaking windshield
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leaking windshield
Can you help me out? Can't find anything in Chilton or Haynes about tracing down leaks or what to do about them. It's an '83' F-150 thats leaking somewhere along the top edge of the windshield. I'm not sure whether to start on the inside or outside. Any tricks to removing the trim ? (inside & outside)
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The only safe way to remove that trim is to get a windshield trim removal tool. They are not expensive.
Since the only sensible way to reseal a window is to remove it and reinstall and apparently you are not open to that option, I won't even make a suggestion on how to do.
The only safe way to remove that trim is to get a windshield trim removal tool. They are not expensive.
Since the only sensible way to reseal a window is to remove it and reinstall and apparently you are not open to that option, I won't even make a suggestion on how to do.
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like aekisu stated, get a trim removal tool, they are under $5, there retaining clips at various positions on your windshield, slide the tool under the trim next to the clip, you tool will resemble a small slim jim, get the point between the clip and the trim molding and pry it apart, don't put alot of arm into it, it doesn't take much. Once the moldings are removed, take a razor blade, utility knive, what ever, dig out as much of the urethane as you can, try and get it as clean as possible, go to your local glass shop and get a tube of tremco urethane windshield sealant, start at the top of the windshield, even with the rearview mirror(on the outside) run abead of urethane where the windshield meets the pinchweld ( this the flange that the windshield sets on) take a putty knife and work the sealant into the area where the windshield meets the pinchweld. this should seal any leak that you may have. the urethane will stay pliable to an extent. Hope this helps you out, I just noticed this post ain't exactly current, but maybe it will help you in the future, not to mention you just saved yourself about $75.
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Shrikes got it dead on. Its about a 3 beer job. Its best to have a another set of hands. The pro installers are okay by themselves...but the first time, I suggest a helping hand just to move than glass around, and add a little moral support.
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Glad to hear from you. I have recently purchased a couple more trucks and had temporarily set the leaking '83' aside. I'm about ready to get on it again so the timing is good. Thanks for the advice
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One other thing you need to take into consideration - There is no guarantee that you or anyone else can remove the windshield without it breaking.
You need to be prepared to buy new glass for that "just in case" situation.
You need to be prepared to buy new glass for that "just in case" situation.
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Yeah, that's why I wanted to reseal it without removing it. These things are especially spendy here because the freight is so high on things like glass and the body shops get $90 per hr. and more!
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If you want to remove the windshield I 'll give you some instuctions on how to do it with minimal chances of breaking your glass, it's like peppy mentioned above, the pro's do this for a living, and like charlene mentioned, there is not a glass shop in the world that will gaurantee that your glass will not break. glass is a wierd material, it is affected largely by heat and cold, but if you want I can probably talk you through it. I did learn alittle about it during my 16 years in the business. e-mail me if you need help. anybody can for that matter, you never know when I might need something you know. later, shrike
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Handy Man :
Shrike : Glad to hear there is someone with your talents here . Also my "78 is the old style soap and butcher cord seal as those are all I've ever changed and can be done in the driveway , only 2 beers . Know squat about the new ones
and called the pros for all our company replacements which were already broken
and got chopped out with an air chiesel . Hope I do not need your advice later but do know where to look now .
and called the pros for all our company replacements which were already broken
and got chopped out with an air chiesel . Hope I do not need your advice later but do know where to look now .
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all you gotta do is get some 2 dollar silicon sealer... I had a leaky windshield, it practicly fills the gaps itself. works like a charm. never had a problem, looks great. totally clear and low profile. just go to o'reilly's or something. no problem and extremely inexpensive.