Date: Thu, 24 May 2007 10:17:22 -0700
Reply-To: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
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From: Paul Guzyk <paullist@GUZYK.COM>
Subject: Re: 85 Vanagon - windshield change out info. needed
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It's tricky to remove a good windshield and seal without breaking the
glass, but can be done if you are careful.
Best to cut (and destroy) the rubber seal from the inside of the van
if you want to make sure you don't break the glass, but then you need
a good rubber seal for installation.
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To remove the windshield without breaking the glass and/or cutting
the rubber here's how I've had the most success...(but I've broken a
few improving my technic so be careful!)
1) First rule, of windshield removal/installation, use plenty of lube!
I use a professional product, Wurth Rubber Care,
http://www.amazon.com/Wurth-Rubber-Care/dp/B0002XRB0M but Armor All
or silicon spray will probably work well too.
2) Start on the outside of the van, lift up the seal and spray the
lube in all around under the rubber gasket. (pry seal away from body
using non-metallic putty knife or something smooth and similar that
won't knick your paint...try NOT to use screwdrivers). If you van
had the chrome beauty strip you can carefully remove that first...it
may break if it is old and brittle.
3) On the inside, pull the seal away from the body and spray lots of
lube all around the gasket, then insert a heavy cord or use small
pieces of paint stir sticks to keep the rubber seal away from the
body. (I've used vinyl coated cloathesline cord) Keeping the
inside seal edges away from the body makes the glass loose and easier
to remove.
4) When the seal has been soaked in lube, and pulled away, carefully
push/tap the glass starting from the upper corners and upper center.
If you are lucky it will start to move out of the frame and not
break. Once the top comes out the bottom will come out easy. It's
good to have a helper on the outside to catch the glass as it come
out.
>I need the best info. on how to replace my current cracked windshield
> by using the good windshield from my parts van?
>
> Something important about the seal - if so, tell me "exactly" best way to
> proceed.
>
> Any special set-up tools I need for this job - soap, water, string, etc.
>
> Help me make sense of the rumored info. I've heard....
>
> Larry
>
>
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