Date:         Mon, 26 Sep 2005 22:12:12 -0400
Reply-To:     Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Christopher Gronski <gronski@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Reinstalling rear glass in hatch
Comments: To: Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@hotmail.com>
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Well it is easier said than done, but yes its not rocket science. The
guys who put the window in did mention they use some form of
lubrication but I do not recall which kind, I would be inclined to use
a rustproofer as my lubricant (assuming it did not negatively affect
rubber) so that the rustproofer is right inside that area working
away.

Chris

On 9/26/05, Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> Chris,
>   Thanks for the info..it is so simple...once you know. do I need to lube
> the gasket with anything,soapy water maybe?
> Dennis
>
>
> >From: Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com>
> >Reply-To: Christopher Gronski <gronski@gmail.com>
> >To: Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@hotmail.com>
> >CC: vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com
> >Subject: Re: Reinstalling rear glass in hatch
> >Date: Mon, 26 Sep 2005 17:50:44 -0400
> >
> >Dennis I've never done the rear window myself but I have assisted in
> >doing the side windows.
> >
> >Essentially the procedure is to:
> >
> >1) Install the new seal on the window, estheticly you may wish to put
> >the joint of the seal dead centre on the bottom
> >
> >2) Run a length of heavy gauge insulated wire inside the trough of the
> >new seal, so that it exits on the bottom
> >
> >3) Press the window in from the outside, have a helper hold (but not
> >put too much pressure... that is, don't push) the window in place
> >
> >4) Starting at the bottom, use the wire to lift the the seal over the
> >metal lip of the van's window opening
> >
> >5) Go all the way around and you're done
> >
> >The westy closet may pose a bit of a problem here, mine was out when
> >this operation was performed.
> >
> >Chris
> >
> >On 9/26/05, Dennis Atkins <bikeputz@hotmail.com> wrote:
> > > Hello,
> > >   I took my rear window out today to take care of the rust under the
> > > gasket. Have a new gasketa and was thinking of reinstalling thhe window
> > > myself . Is this a doaable DIYS prodject.If so can anyone offer some
> >tips on
> > > doing this. I searched thhhe archives but came up empty.
> > > Dennis atkins
> > >
>
>
>