Date: Mon, 14 Mar 2011 13:48:59 -0700
Reply-To: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
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From: Scott Daniel - Turbovans <scottdaniel@TURBOVANS.COM>
Subject: Re: Replacing windshield seal
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the way to get the old windshield out without hurting it ..
is ..
just cut the seal with a razor knife.
as long as you know you have a new seal..
that's the safest way to remove an old but good windshield.
going back together ..you can try the string method or whatever you
like..and probably not hurt things if you don't succeed.
Then call the windshield guy.
for just installing one with a new seal that you already have ..
they might not charge much .....40 at the low 60ish at the high.
whether it leaks or not is another issue. If you have them install it
...and things look good ..
they might take responsibilty to make sure it's well sealed against leakage.
scott
www.turbovans.com
----- Original Message -----
From: "Ken Wilford" <kenwilfy@COMCAST.NET>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, March 14, 2011 1:17 PM
Subject: Re: Replacing windshield seal
> Bryan, the best thing to do is to call a local auto glass shop. They
> can pop the old window out, check out the frame for you, and pop the new
> seal in and it doesn't take them any time or extra effort. I would say
> the cost should be under $100. Actually I have gotten a brand new
> windshield installed for around $220. With an old windshield there are
> no guarantees that it won't break when trying to either pull it out or
> put it back, but at least a window shop guy has a good chance of popping
> the old one out and putting it back in one piece. Just my experience.
>
> Ken Wilford
> John 3:16
> www.vanagain.com
>
>
> On 3/14/2011 7:50 AM, B Feddish wrote:
>> I'm going to take out my windshield when I paint this week. I'm sure
>> it's
>> leaking and it's the original seal. I just ordered a new one from BD
>> this
>> morning.
>>
>> How hard is this to put back in? I've done side windows before but
>> never a
>> windshield. Is it too hard to do myself? Should I have a glass
>> replacement
>> guy on standby to put the new one back in?
>>
>> Any tips on getting the old one out will be appreciated.
>>
>> BTW, the bodywork is all done, the van has been scruffed and wet
>> sanded w/
>> 400 grit all over. It's ready to tape but it won't be warm enough to
>> paint
>> until the end of the week. The film is already in progress....
>>
>> Bryan
>>
