--- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote: > In a message dated 3/19/02 12:00:49 PM Eastern > Standard Time, > Doss88Wkndr@AOL.COM writes: > > > > I removed my back windscreen to take care of that > pesky under gasket rust. > > When I removed it, I peeled out the plastic > spline, and worked the gasket > > out > > from the top down, pushing the window out, and > pulling the gasket inside. > > It > > was a real chore. I know I'm going to have a time > getting it back in. I > > have (on other vehicles) used a cord to pull the > lip of the gasket around > > the > > glass. I'm wondering, do you install the gasket > -and- the spline -then- the > > glass? Is it best done from the inside -or- the > outside? Is it best to > > start at the top -or - the bottom? > > > > > > forget the plastic chrome stuff and just use the > rope method to get the seal > back in.. i have ripped all the fake chrome plastic > strips out of my vanagon > with no leakage.. looks better without anyway.. > chris
Also it helps to let the van sit in the sun with the window rolled up for an hour. Gets that gasket nice and soft. I used a little dish soap(dont get any on the string or it will slip out too easy) A heavy-set friend to help push/punch in the bottom left or right corner from the outside helps. Archives will help Phil 84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon" 60' Morris Mini1340CC 84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition--FOR SALE-FOR SALE-SE VENDE!!!!!!(Florida) AC, PS, 4spd. Super clean interior, Captains chairs, Rare removeable center bench seat for 6 passenger capability. Body has some rusty seams Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru?
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