|
|
|
|
| Author |
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6
|
Water Leak Around Windshield - 1980 911SC
I have been putting up with a leak near the left-hand side of the dashboard on my 1980 911SC for a while. I have not found the source and was wondering if anyone else has experienced this problem. The windshield seal is original so that could very well be the problem. I just cannot find evidence of where it is originating. I thought I would pose the issue to the forum before I look into removing the front windshield and replacing the seal. Thanks for any thoughts you might have on this. I have attached a photo.
|
||
06-02-2023, 10:36 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Grapevine, TX
Posts: 1,092
|
The front windshield seal is a very common source of leaks similar to what you have. If you post pics of the outside of the windshield that may help up assess its condition. the other thing to keep in mind is that its not uncommon for the windshield frame to rust in the areas near the bottom corners of the windshield. water gets trapped between the seal and body and can lead to corrosion issues. If you plan to remove the windshield it is probably worth planning some time to remove and treat any area that are showing corrosion in those areas before you reinstall the windshield.
|
||
|
06-02-2023, 10:47 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6
|
Windshield Seal Photos
   The A-pillar photo (second photo) shows a gap between the windshield and the seal. It runs down the A-pillar for approximately 12 inches. (The last two photos are turned 90 degrees) Maybe this is the culprit? |
||
|
06-02-2023, 11:27 AM
|
|
|
PCA Member since 1988
|
Unfortunately, it's common. You can try to use some sealer around the edges, but if that's the original seal, it's past time to replace it. I think of window seals as 10-year replacement items. Especially the rear seal, which seems more prone to leak, and the water then runs down under the rear sound deadening layers, and stays on the rear shelf and in the rear seat buckets where it rusts away.
I know it's a PITA, but pull out the windshield and see what condition the frame is in, then repair as necessary and put in a new seal.
__________________
1973.5 911T with RoW 1980 SC CIS stroked to 3.2, 10:1 Mahle Sport p/c's, TBC exhaust ports, M1 cams, SSI's. RSR bushings & adj spring plates, Koni Sports, 21/26mm T-bars, stock swaybars, 16x7 Fuchs w Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 3+, 205/55-16 at all 4 corners. Cars are for driving. If you want art, get something you can hang on the wall! |
||
|
06-02-2023, 01:26 PM
|
|
|
Dave
|
I had this problem with my 83 SC. I still have nightmares about the time it rained, and the temperature dropped below freezing overnight. Scrapping frost off the inside of the windshield and pulling the clutch pedal up by hand at 5:00 AM is not fun.
|
||
|
06-02-2023, 01:53 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 382
|
Quote:
Replace the seal properly in a dry state, and call it a day. I had same problem to the extent that my glove box flooded......not anymore Bill |
||
|
06-02-2023, 02:45 PM
|
|
|
|
Still here
|
Quote:
|
||
|
06-02-2023, 02:57 PM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: San Jose, Ca
Posts: 853
|
Not a Targa, correct?
__________________
Tony 1973 914 2.2 FAT Black 1974 911 Targa Lime Green 2018 Macan GTS White 2019 Targa GTS Agate Grey |
||
|
06-03-2023, 06:55 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Jan 2017
Location: Michigan
Posts: 6
|
It's not a Targa. I don't know if the seal has been replaced. I have owned it for 20+ years. I probably will have to remove the windshield and seal inspect the opening and repair if needed and replace with a new seal. I will look up some videos or instructions on how to do this - it seems a bit daunting! Thanks for everyone's input.
|
||
|
06-03-2023, 08:24 AM
|
|
|
Still here
|
Maybe the same seal but the trim strip has been cut and partially removed.
|
||
|
06-03-2023, 10:03 AM
|
|
|
Registered
Join Date: Feb 2008
Posts: 382
|
Quote:
Bill |
||
|
06-03-2023, 11:44 AM
|
|
|
Coram Deo
|
Read this thread. Study the pictures. Make your decision.
Why windshield trim should be a regular maintenance item. Here was my resulting project. It's not as scary as it seems. SC Windshield / targa window seal replacement and trim refinishing
__________________
Dru 1980 911SC Targa Petrol Blue Metallic Cork special leather Sport Seats Limited Slip 964 Cams SSIs Rennshifter 1990 250D Opawagen 1995 E220T Sportline Familienwagen 1971 280SE Beverly... hills that is 1971 Berlina 1750 Faggio Last edited by RDM; 06-03-2023 at 12:02 PM.. |
||
|
06-03-2023, 11:49 AM
|
|
|
Get off my lawn!
|
I would remove the windshield, and carefully clean and check the body of the car for rust in that area. Properly fix any and all rust before you do anything more.
If it has been leaking, it may well have let the rust worm get into the area. Get a new seal, and reinstall the windshield. Do the fix properly. Squirting in sealant is a hack job. I bet there is rust in the area now if it has been leaking. You may have the best luck driving it to a local body shop that is familiar with G body 911s, and have them remove the windshield and the seal, and make sure there is no rust and fix what is in there. Unless you are familiar with rust repair. Good luck, and don't put it off any longer.
__________________
Glen 49 Year member of the Porsche Club of America 1985 911 Carrera; 2017 Macan 1986 El Camino with Fuel Injected 350 Crate Engine My Motto: I will never be too old to have a happy childhood! |
||
|
06-03-2023, 01:18 PM
|
|
95 Carrera
83 SC
Black Label
Bella Macchina
Blue Bus
Petrol Blue
Damen (on to a new owner)
Groίe Gurke (The Big Pickle) (on to the scrapyard)
Carrera
