Date:         Sat, 16 Nov 2013 00:05:57 -0800
Reply-To:     Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Ben <syncro@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: replacing window glass seals
Comments: To: Brett Ne <brettn777@GMAIL.COM>
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Side windows are very hard to break. I kick them out with rubber soled shoes to take them out. Used
windows (sliders) come with aluminum frames which make them relatively safe to ship. 

Windshields and back windows are not difficult to replace but you do have to exercise caution. They can break of the installer puts too much pressure in the wrong place. There's plenty of info on this in the archives. I can detail for you via pmail, if you decide to tackle the job yourself. Listmember Stacy Schneider can probably ship one to you but you'll need to check with him regarding pricing. 


BenT
sent from my electronic leash

> On Nov 15, 2013, at 10:36 PM, Brett Ne <brettn777@GMAIL.COM> wrote:

>   I was floored at what they told me:
> 
> *
> *
> .  I get that side & back windows are probably much
> more expensive than front windshields since they seldom get broken and don't gain the cost reductions afforded front windshields through large
> volume production.  But is the breakage rate for replacing seals really anywhere near 50%??  Or do they have the Three Stooges working for them?
> (whoo boy, just showed my age there!)  And I would be liable if they get broken during shipment??  After paying a pretty steep crating fee??
> 
> I am still stunned.  We've had two broken windshields replaced by them with good service & reasonably priced, so I was kinda figuring I'd be paying oh,
> say, 80-150 bucks... maybe more if more than a minor bit of rust is found. But $400 is the best case scenario and could quite possibly reach $1,000 or more.
> 
> Uhmmmm...I'm fairly new to the Vanagon world, is this typical for window seal replacements?