Date:         Thu, 7 Oct 1999 02:18:21 +0200
Reply-To:     Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Per Lindgren <lindgre@ONLINE.NO>
Subject:      Re: Rust around window openings
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David Crook wrote:

> Couple of questions;
>
>    * are the windows difficult to remove?  Without removing them I
>      won't be able to reach all of the problem areas.
>
No, you just need to know how. If you are replacing the old rubber with
new, simply take a knife and cut the rubber, and the glass will come out
very easily. If you are not planning on replacing the rubber, start in a
corner, using a couple of screw drivers, carefully working the rubber
over the edge. It is difficult in the beginning, but once you have
started the procedure and get the hang of it, it will be easy. Be
careful with the front windshield, it cracks very easily!!

>    * Once the rust problem is treated and the vans are painted, will I
>      be able to buy replacement window moulding ?
>
Yep, No problem.

>    * Where?
>
I guess Bus Depot carries them. WCM has them, at least

>    * Will I be able to get them back in without prior experience or
>      special tools?
>
This is easier than getting them out (if you took them out the hard way
that is). Install the rubber on the glass, then insert a clothes line or
wire in the right size (2-3 mm) in the section of the rubber where it
sits on the body. You also need a spray bottle of soapy water, and a
helper. Have the helper hold the window up against the body, and start
puling the line so the lip of the rubber goes over the lip on the body.
If it falls off, just try again. After a couple of tries you'll get the
hang of it.

> Thank you very much...

You're welcome.

PerL
87 Syncro 112i