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Date:         Mon, 8 Apr 2002 18:12:33 -0600
Reply-To:     Ron Schlamp <r.schlamp@SK.SYMPATICO.CA>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Ron Schlamp <r.schlamp@SK.SYMPATICO.CA>
Subject:      Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
Comments: To: Marshall <mjruskin@SHAW.CA>
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what is the window screen door stuff that we can use to replace the strips, brand name?

----- Original Message ----- From: "Marshall" <mjruskin@SHAW.CA> To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 4:35 PM Subject: Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!

> FWIW: > > The glass repair shops say, and I believe them, that the trim is required to > properly lock the seal - (with this type of seal - that is). > > Be careful when accepting the advice of listees who have suggested "just rip > it out". The trim is there for a reason, and decoration isn't the main > reason it's there. > > It is there because without it, the seal is ineffective. > > Now, people have successfully used a type of beading that is used to seal > the windows on screen doors - and it's CHEAP and ATTRACTIVE. > > Marshall Ruskin, > > 84 Westy > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "Mark Watts" <MVAone@AOL.COM> > To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM> > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 04:31 PM > Subject: Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!! > > > > Chris, > > > > I yanked mine out and I experienced leaks in the front window in rain. I > did > > get some of that black window caulk and put that under the lip of the seal > > and that stopped the leaks. I think the stuff cost $5 so still much better > > than the $300. I would spend the $230 for a new propane tank. They can > rust > > out from the inside so even if it looks good on the outside... > > > > YMMV etc. > > Mark


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