how to install the window squeege?

[brittbolen]

I'm trying to install the outer window seal, commonly known as the squeege, part number 911 531 931 02 (driver side), into my original 1970 chrome trim.

Of all the body seals on my 911 (and i've done a LOT of them lately) this one seems the most impossible.

what technique works for this? I tried soaping things up and sliding the gasket down the channel in the trim, but there is just too much gasket.

Popping the gasket into the channel is also just a no go, there really seems to be too much rubber for the channel...

Any suggestions?

thanks a ton,

Britt

[jstobo]

Is the AL trim off the car? Pop off the trim, it just snaps to the door top, and the seal will slide right in. There is also a small seal for the vent window that fits at the front of the trim. Good luck.

JIm

[Evans, Marv]

Also, the squeegie has an angle on the front & back ends. If I remember correctly, the angle in the front goes forward. If you don't get it right, it's easy to take apart & redo. Also when you pop off the trim on the top of the door (sometimes it comes off/out easily if you just pull up on it), you might put a rag or something to protect the paint if you use something to pry up on it.

[brittbolen]

The trim is off, but the gasket just doesn't want to fit... There seems to be too much gasket for the channel... perhaps a little triming is in order...

Britt

[Gunter]

On my SC it went easy: Window all the way down, pry gently with a screwdriver to lift trim moulding, it pops up, remove, slide old squeegy out, slide new one in, use a little Vaseline on the clips when re-installing.
If the new rubber doesn't fit right, compare the profile to the old one and check the length.
It should fit easily. Is it the right one for that year?

[brittbolen]

PET lists the same part for 68-89 but the new rubber does not look like what came out of my trim. The channel profile is different, and the squeege is a bit deeper, but that could just be due to 35 years of shrinking. The length is spot on. This gasket came from my mechanic and I think it's at least 7 years old (there's a 99 date on the tag).

It does not fit easily, not at all...

I'll try vaseline...

Britt

[brittbolen]

the new gasket is very different from the original, not a shrinkage issue, but an entirely different shape.

Britt

[Classic]

I had the same problem with mine. It would appear that some where along the line Porsche changed the profile of the trim and hence the rubber.

I ended up shaving a small section off the rubber to make it fit.

[Ivs]

You MUST take at least 50% of the rubber off & use copious amount of lube to make this work. Have fun!

[Early_S_Man]

This sounds like the same situation as some of the Targa seals that are NLA -- some genius at the factory decided that a seal for a later model could be made to fit with a bit of handiwork ... so they superced the part!

[jpnovak]

I tried window cleaner, soapy water and some other lubricants to get mine in. It will slide in but with lots of hard work. I found that small amounts of silicone spray worked the best. Use the feeder hose to keep the spray in the trim channel. Try not to get it on the outer edges of the trim or rubber. It will make your hands to slippery to push the rubber. I found the squegee was too long and had to trim it. Or maybe I just stretched it trying to wrestle it into place. Its not easy but it can be done.

[c911s]

I have the same problem with a 73, window extrusion obviously changed at some point 74 on. New rubber seal is thicker and has a longer contact edge with the glass. I did get one side on without modifying the rubber but it took my fingers about 3 weeks to return to normal.
What is the easiest way to remove excess rubber from the seal? dremel?

[brittbolen]

i'm just using a razor blade to remove some of the edge, I think it's working...

Britt

[Classic]

Yeah i clamped mine to the bench and then used a flat razor blade with a wooden spacer so i didn't cut to much off.

[brittbolen]

That SUCKED. i mean seriously, THAT TOTALLY SUCKED.

I would have paid $30+ for each gasket just to have the proper shaped gasket and those 3 hours back.

I trimmed both sides of the gasket and use pliers for grip and some lube to get the damn thing in the in the trim.

Here are 2 pictues of the new gasket and the old gasket.




Britt

[Tim Casey]

Wow, yours appear to be a lot closer to what you removed then the two i just received. They are the right length...but not even close as far as profile...and it appears that there is a metal strip inside thus i cant even cut it down.....based on your pics, im hoping our host sent me the wrong item

[brittbolen]

Tim, what part number did you get?

B

[78silver]

I had the same trouble getting mine in and my wife came to the rescue! WINDEX!!! Works like a charm. Coated the rubber with windex and also sprayed a little into the channel and it slid right in with very minor manipulation.

[ApacheOEM]

Thanks to you guys for always being there for me! This went very easily for my '85. I can't figure out how to view my "recent orders," but, one of the outer window seals (aka. Squeegee or Squegee) was part number 911-531-931-02-M136 (if that part was the left side, the other was a non-Porsche part that was exactly the same. My previous seals had shrunk, leaving inch wide gaps between them and the main window. Some here apparently had issues with non-matching parts, mine were exact with no need to trim anything or lube. The trick was to pull the metal trim off with an easy pry of a flathead using a paper towel to alleviate any possibility of scratching. "Easy peasy" thanks to our host! You Guys are awesome! - (Neophyte) Rick

[boxster03]

what ever Pelican is selling it ain't right for a 1970 anyone in quality control ?