Re-designed New URO Windshield Seal Review

[Turboteko]

I just finished replacing my windshield in my '83 911 Cab, ordered a Porsche seal and my buddy and I spent two days trying to get the glass back in. I could not get the corners to work right, so I ordered a new URO seal from Pelican and it worked perfectly. The corners are molded in and it held the alloy trim better and at the very least I was able to finish the project. I would never try this again with the Porsche seal.

[mike monde]

Can anyone conform that Pelican is stocking this new seal?

[pmax]

Originally Posted by 4flyboy

Don't mean to be a negative Ned but my other BIG concern with aftermarket rubber parts is longevity.

For example the axle boots that Porsche put on my Carrera lasted 30 years, the replacements were shredded in 2 years with very limited driving.

That's the original good Porsche stuff from way back in the 80's.

Apples to apples comparison would the current Porsche new parts vs aftermarket, be it fuel pump relays, rod bearings, seals or ignition coils etc.

[Discseven]

Originally Posted by 4flyboy

... BIG concern with aftermarket rubber parts is longevity.

For example the axle boots that Porsche put on my Carrera lasted 30 years, the replacements were shredded in 2 years with very limited driving.

Scott

I agree with MonkeyMan... CV boots can be a durability joke. Not sure which brand it is or supplier that offers boots that totally blow.

My front windshield & seal have never fit correctly---'80 Targa. Gona give this a try. Thanks 3D.

[chrisbalich]

i'd also like to know how to differentiate this from the old version.

[toddu]

What about the rear seal?

Todd

[UROParts]

Big thanks to 3Ddesigns911 for the comprehensive write-up and all the great photos, glad you like the new seal!

Here's a quick photo showing the outer lip measurement for those asking how to identify the redesigned version. OEM and our prior version have a lip that's about 8 or 9mm, while our redesign is about 12mm. Also, the photo doesn't show it, but there's another rib hiding next to the inner lip for a total of four ribs, just like OEM.

We discontinued the prior version about four months ago and started shipping the new version about two months ago, so more than likely any orders from Pelican will be the new version. Perhaps Dimitri at Pelican could chime in regarding any seals they might have in inventory, and how long they've have them. The pipeline should be mostly redesigned seals at this point.

Toddu, I'll have to check with the product development department regarding the rear seal and get back to you.

[Fixer]

No matter what I tried I could not get my rear quarter windows to close using URO seals.

[trond]

I too had nothing but trouble before. Today however I ordered a new windshield seal and can only hope I will receive new version. Worth an attempt to get rid of those ugly gaps

[UROParts]

Thanks for the info Slanski62 and Fixer, we'll have engineering get on this. Was it the "Frame to Body" Quarter Glass Seals that gave you trouble (left 901 543 901 20 and right 901 543 902 20)? Or was it the "Frame to Glass" seal 901 543 191 20 (fits both sides)?

[proporsche]

uro..do you make the type of seals for windshields with no aluminum trims?

thanx
Ivan

[trond]

got confirmation from pelican they do not have uro new improved design windhield seal... had order in with condition cancel if not new design and order was cancelled. When and where will it be available ? Would like to try if it is the fix to my problem

[47silver]

On the front window use a splinth to slowly expand the corners to fit. Splinth a thin piece of wood or plastic rounded to mirror the window corner. Insert under rubber hit with plastic hammer and see it eventually expand to cover the frame. Worked for me on a 72 and 75

[UROParts]

Originally Posted by trond

got confirmation from pelican they do not have uro new improved design windhield seal... had order in with condition cancel if not new design and order was cancelled. When and where will it be available?

Hi Trond and Mike, sent you a PM. (We contacted Pelican for an inventory status update, they should be responding shortly.)

[uwanna]

Originally Posted by UROParts

Hi Trond and Mike, sent you a PM.

Can you please inform ALL of us when Pelican will have the updated seal
in stock so we can order without having to be concerned or asking
PP if they have the latest seal?

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Hello Everyone - we're now carrying the updated version.

[Harpo]

link please

Thanks

David

[Dmitry at Pelican Parts]

Originally Posted by Harpo

link please

Thanks

David

https://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search_2016.cgi?command=DWsearch&description=911+541+225+04

[47silver]

does it have the slot for the chrome for a 1975?

[Autoban]

Originally Posted by UROParts

Big thanks to 3Ddesigns911 for the comprehensive write-up and all the great photos, glad you like the new seal!

Here's a quick photo showing the outer lip measurement for those asking how to identify the redesigned version. OEM and our prior version have a lip that's about 8 or 9mm, while our redesign is about 12mm. Also, the photo doesn't show it, but there's another rib hiding next to the inner lip for a total of four ribs, just like OEM.

We discontinued the prior version about four months ago and started shipping the new version about two months ago, so more than likely any orders from Pelican will be the new version. Perhaps Dimitri at Pelican could chime in regarding any seals they might have in inventory, and how long they've have them. The pipeline should be mostly redesigned seals at this point.

Toddu, I'll have to check with the product development department regarding the rear seal and get back to you.

My '86 Cab has the windshield antenna for the radio. Can I use your seal for this application? Does it have a slot/hole for the antenna cable to go through?

Juergen