Leaking Windshield - Drain Hole Question

[Jcon]

My windshield leaks in the lower right hand corner (Drivers Side). Here's the question. Is it ok for water to get into the windshield channels. I mean is it expected and are there drain holes in there that could be plugged?

I did seal the windsheild rubber seal contact point with silicon all around the entire windshield on Friday. It slowed the water down, but did not stop it.


I can get a new windshield gasket / seal from pelican for $50 am I just better off replacing the old one ratherthan trying to find the leak?


Any thoughts

Jeff C

[dean]

No it is not ok. There is no windshield drain. When you put the new gasket in you are supposed to seal both sides of the gasket with sealer. I think it is a urathane.

[FRED/LI]

These seals are notorious for mysterious leaks. Have it replaced by a knowledgeable shop. Yes it should be sealed upon installation.
My former 84 would actually allow the water from a rainshower to visibly enter at the center of the dash at speed. They shrink over the years.......

[Formerly Steve Wilkinson]

Do _not_ use a urethane sealer on a 911 windshield gasket. Those are windshield glues, not sealers, and are intended for modern windshields that need to be glued in place for the passenger-side airbag to deploy properly. What you want is 3M Window Weld.

Stephan