Windshield

agabriel · 03-31-2003, 05:17 AM

Hello All,
Well my car now runs great in the rain! However I two small leaks around my wind shield in the two lower corners. I would like to know who can pull the existing glass (I know my radio ant is in the glass) and replace the seal. I like my windshield and it seems thick so I really don't want a new wimpy piece of glass....

What do the people building from tubs w/o glass do?

I'm sure others have had to do this....

Thanks,
Anthony

Dave Ploss · 03-31-2003, 06:37 AM

Anthony,
I'm looking for a place to replace the seal around my windshield. Someone mentioned Wagner Motors in Worcester...their body shop is there. No experience with them but several people mentioned them.

I'm having an alignment, Height and corner balance next week in Natick and I'll ask them about the seal. They may know someone that has done Porsche's. I'm not comfortable with the run of the mill glass place until I know they've done these cars.

Dave

agabriel · 03-31-2003, 06:56 AM

hmmm - okay. I'm hoping glass install is glass install - I don't think porsche invented anything new (I hope not anyway). Sounds like your on the right track - are your leaks in the same place as mine?

I'm thinking it would have to be someone who has been doing glass for awhile as all of the new windshields are glued in differently than our cars...

If you could keep me informed it would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Anthony

agabriel · 03-31-2003, 07:04 AM

I actually just called Jerry @ epe and he has a guy next door that will do it under insurance. His guy uses factory glass (pitting is covered under replacement) and seal to get the whole thing done.

I think I'm going to take it there - I trust Jerry he did good job before.

Anthony

Dave Ploss · 03-31-2003, 07:08 AM

Even better....I'll talk to them when I'm there next week. It's my first experience with them but I've heard EPE is very good.

Dave

dhoward · dhoward's Garage

Just about any auto glass place should be able to regasket your windshield. I just had a guy do mine Friday. Glass Doctor. $100. You're right. No vodoo here...
After watching this guy, I think I could do it myself now...

Formerly Steve Wilkinson · 03-31-2003, 08:14 AM

Be sure whoever does the glass/gasket gives you a guarantee, because I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with the same leak. I put a brand-new windshield and gasket into my '83 SC myself and still had to inject sealant into both lower corners to seal it. It's a 3M product made especially for that purpose. Do _not_ use the windshield-sealant "glue" that they use to fasten in modern windshields, though.

Stephan

ricwon · 03-31-2003, 10:11 AM

any good online retailers that carry 911 windshields, or is it better to just buy locally due to shipping hassles? i checked with our host but they don't carry glass. i forgot to ask the salesguy about the seal tho.

agabriel · 03-31-2003, 12:28 PM

Tell me more about the 3m stuff sealant, if I can put that in even better. I like my windshield its orginal.... Is it expensive? Where can I buy it? Is it easy to use?

Thanks,
Anthony

CJ · 03-31-2003, 12:36 PM

My 87' leaks when it rains too. Does the 3M sealer work? Do I have to pull the windshield?

TopsailBeach · TopsailBeach's Garage

You might want to look in 101 Projects at the procedures for windshield removal and replacement, and do a search on this board. I had a leak on the passenger side and after talking with several glass shops, decided to do it myself--mainly because they wanted me to sign a waiver in the event the glass broke during removal or replacement.

Harbor Freight (and a lot of hardware stores) sell 4" suction cups for pulling dents, etc. that work great for handling the glass. I removed the old gasket (cut a V into the gasket starting on each side of the trim using a boxcutter) and lifted out the trim. Other than that, the book tells all. Oh, and the gasket price from our host was great!

It took a little more than two hours to do the entire job, but I struggled with the trim replacement (which MUST be done prior to roping the gasket over the pinchweld) and I got really anal about the placement of the glass in the car. No leaks after two rainy winter months, though!

I figure now I could do it in much less time. I'm a real fan of 101 Projects--this a few other jobs have saved me lots of $$.

Rouxzy · 03-31-2003, 02:13 PM

Be sure to buy the gasket here at Pelican. There are some other places that are cheaper in price and quality. It is definately not worth the cheapness. If you are buying a new piece of glass I believe the brand name of something like Pinkerton, (spelling) is about the best. As the ole saying goes, "You get what you pay for." Don't skimp here because you have to look at it or thru it every time you're in the car.
Tom

Formerly Steve Wilkinson · 03-31-2003, 02:31 PM

Re. the several questions asked about the 3M windshield sealant that I used: I modified a hypodermic syringe (removed the needle) so that I could inject the stuff deep into the cavity that the gasket fits into. You'll need to figure out some way, some device, to accomplish that with. It's a bit messy, but the stuff cleans up with ordinary solvents that aren't strong enough to bother the paint at all, like bug-and-tar remover. (I actually use the stuff that bodyshops use to clean silicone residue off about-to-be-painted metal.)

It's called 3M Windo-Weld Resealant, p/n 08633. I believe they sell some kind of applicator with it, if you want it. Does it work? 3M doesn't make stuff that doesn't work. Where to get it: you need to find a shop that supplies material to bodyshops--paint, tools, chemicals, sandpaper, etc. Technically, they're not supposed to sell to the general public, but I find that they're not only happy to, they're usually full of information and advice. And when you see the kind of car-care products they carry, you'll never again buy the crap that Autozone, Pep Boys and Advanced carry.

Stephan

Formerly Steve Wilkinson · 03-31-2003, 02:31 PM

Pilkington. OEM.

Stephan