Date:         Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:13:59 -0800
Reply-To:     Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
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From:         Andrew Martin <campahvan@EARTHLINK.NET>
Subject:      Re: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
Comments: To: Max Wellhouse <dimwittedmoose@CFU.NET>
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Max,
I hope someone else chimes in here....I'm cutting the old rubber seals out
and struggling more than expected.  I'm working alone so perhaps it would be
easier with someone to push out from inside while I pried gently on the
outside.  I'm not finding any goo/sealant/adhesive but the rubber itself
seems to have bonded to the flange.  My Westy is an 85 so perhaps after 23
years it's to be expected.

I have a flat and tapered on the ends plastic/nylon stick (says "Glass
World" on it) that I'm running under and around the edges of the seal before
I begin pushing/gently prying.  I'm trying to loosen the seal's bond all
around the edges.  The window behind the rear cabinet will be a real PIA!

Also, I'm removing the formerly chromed plastic trim piece imbedded in the
outside of the window seal FIRST.  Be careful though.... as it's pulled out
it delaminates and throws sharp pieces of plastic at your face.  Safety
glasses recommended!

Andrew
Bainbridge Island WA

-----Original Message-----
From: Vanagon Mailing List [mailto:vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com] On Behalf Of
Max Wellhouse
Sent: Saturday, November 22, 2008 10:47 AM
To: vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM
Subject: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?

Anyone have a technique or process for getting them out and not
knifing the rubber stuff?  Know how to get 'em in, but the removal is
a bit more tazxing.

DM&FS

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