Report on New Uro Windshield Seal
 

Just a quick post to report on the newly-redesigned Uro windshield seal. My glass guys (one with 40 yrs of auto glass experience, the other has 28) do a lot of work for Porsche restoration shops in S. Florida. They first tried the factory seal and, after fitting it on the glass but before even putting the glass on the car, could see that it wasn't going to work and rejected it. I gave them the Uro seal and within half an hour they had the glass in. They really liked the way it fit in the corners with the wider lip. Needless to say, I'll be returning the factory seal. Here are some photos of the corners:

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That is a very nice looking seal/fitment.

Good to know ;) Thanks for posting.

Any idea how to tell the old and new style apart when ordering it? Different part number? Wo'pac lists a URO-009765. Is that it?

Hi John- Yes, the Uro part number I have is URO-009765. To my knowledge, it just became available last month.

Anyone know if they're doing the various targa seals?

Black 993...I assume by your moniker you have a 993...if your looking for older targa seal (the Bar one) I have an extra that I ll let you have for 50...

How is this seal different from the previous URO windshield seal? I installed the last version on my 1973 coupe, and after relaxing in to final position, it fits very well and has held its shape for the past 3 years.

Maybe a Uro rep will chime in, but here's a thread that talks about some of the differences:

https://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/998122-re-designed-new-uro-windshield-seal-review.html

FYI - just found this post by Uro from 11/8/22:

Hi guys, we're still working on setting up a new production line for seal 911 541 225 03 / 91154122503, so it'll be quite a while before we have more available. Remember, our latest version of this seal (softer rubber with the wide lip) has batch code 7874 or higher in the bottom right corner of the URO label. There's a chance batch 7389 might have been the new version, but we can't confirm.

*** FYI ***
If you buy an old-version "NOS" URO seal at a swap meet or in the for-sale section, be aware that it's going to be harder rubber (even more so the older it gets) and have the same lip width as OEM, which means it won't be easy to install and you'll probably have gaps at the corners. As an example, batch 5012 is more than seven years old, and batch 6306 is more than five years old (and well outside of our two-year warranty). Be sure to verify that the code in the bottom right corner of the label is 7874 (or higher) if you want to minimize installation challenges.

I really like new URO front window seal.

If you have a car with a paint line at the window gasket the URO seal wll cover it right up.

I was advised to use the factory seal. Which I did. Was a major struggle but it is in. I feel strange saying this but I wish I had used the Uro product.

Do they make a rear window seal?

I'm going to replace all four window seals, my new to me 87 roller definitely has a leak in the rear and I will need to take the front out to repair the dash... and I need to replace the headliner so all four will be coming out.

That 's fantastic Isby, thanks for the report! Good news everyone - Windshield Seal 911 541 225 03 is back in stock! Only about (200) units from this production run, so don't delay if you've been patiently waiting to order one. Doesn't look like Pelican is currently showing them available; we'll send them a message.


Our current version of this seal (softer rubber with the wide lip) has batch code 7874 or higher in the bottom right corner of the URO label. URO-009765 is our internal part number for 911 541 225 03, so you can search for it using either number.


That's a great tip Eastbay, thanks for sharing.


We offer Rear Window Seal 911 545 225 00 for coupes, and Rear Window Seal 911 545 051 41 for targa models. About two years ago the rubber was softened a bit for both seals, and around that same time the coupe version was updated with molded corners (the prior version was a continuous loop of rubber extrusion). Both are similar to OEM, and do not have a wider exterior lip like our redesigned Windshield Seal 911 541 225 03.

URo..any updates on windshield seal without trimming?
Ivan

Ordered two 009765 from Wo'pac. Hope they're the good ones.

Hi Ivan, sorry but Windshield Seal 964 541 225 00 (911 541 225 03 without trim groove) isn't going to happen, unfortunately. Thanks for checking.


URO-009765 is our internal part number for 911 541 225 03, so you should be good to go.

Can you link Pelican's link or whoever has the new one for sale? Is there a direct URO buy link?

We just sent an email to Pelican to get this seal reactivated in their system, now that it's back in stock. Normally it takes them about a day to make updates to their online catalog, thanks for your patience! (Sorry, we only sell through retailers.)

Amazing, I'll check back on the forum to see if they pop back up in the next day or two and buy both the front and rear so I have them on hand when I take on that project.

Thank you

Hello Uro,

Do you hove any info on your rear quarter window seals? Both glass to frame and window to chassis.

Thanks for the update for the stock of the windshield seal.

Hi Brookieslayer, we recently redesigned Quarter Window Seals for 1965-1977 coupe with hinged window (901 543 901 20, 901 543 902 20), and currently have several pair out for fitment testing. The new version is thinner and the profile has been adjusted to better match the body contour. The batch code for the new version is 9440 or higher.

Our Quarter Window Seals for 1978-1987 coupe with stationary glass are 911 543 035 01 and 911 543 036 01.

Does this seal fit a 1973 911 and is it now in stock at Pelican?

I'm guessing anyone that purchases as a direct ship from you all will get this latest version

^ That is correct. (Drop-ship would be more accurate, since we don't sell retail.)

This windshield seal basically fits 1965-1989 911 models with windshield trim, see detailed application list here: 911 541 225 03 (click the blue triangle to expand apps). The seal isn't live on Pelican yet (it would be here), we'll send them another message.

Pelican is currently working on getting Windshield Seal 911 541 225 03 working in their catalog, thanks for your patience guys! They hope to have it resolved on Monday.

Hi everyone, Pelican has the latest-version windshield seal live on its website, but due to interchange part number challenges it won't come up if you search for the exact OE number. Pelican's part number for our seal is 911-541-225-04-M253 (dashes are required, and M253 is their code for URO).

Direct link: https://www.pelicanparts.com/More_Info/91154122504.htm?pn=911-541-225-04-M253&SVSVSI=583&DID=11703

Other interchange formats
91154122503
91154122500
911 541 225 03
911 541 225 04

Hey Isby, how did the aluminum trim fit-up into the seal? All good? Your photo/comments just address the seal alone. Also, I am sending a PM on your glass guys (I am local to you and can use a good resource).
Thanks.

Hey Lyle- No issues with the trim. It fit nicely in the seal. I used the genuine Porsche trim pieces from our host.

In the interest of full disclosure, getting the windshield in required (a) carefully gluing down the dried, stretched out vinyl so that it was tight against the back of the pinch weld all the way around; and (b) replacing the upper part of the dash. The old dash had warped just enough to prevent the windshield from seating properly. I used the genuine Porsche dash piece, which was pricey. My glass guys said that some of the aftermarket dash pieces will cause problems with the windshield install.

Just adding a +1 but for the Rear window seal. Just did one on my car and it worked a treat!

New batch
 

Good Morning,

I was wondering if our host has the new batch in stock? I would like to try the thinner moveable seals for my project. (901 543 901 20 and 901 543 902 20)

Thanks in advance.

Hi Brookieslayer, our warehouse has been shipping the updated version of Quarter Glass Seals 901 543 901 20 and 901 543 902 20 for about six months, which can be identified by a batch code in the bottom right corner of the URO label that's 9440 or higher. Couldn't say how many of these seals Pelican keeps on their shelf, but most retail sellers should be shipping the updated version by now.

Here's a thread about the seals: http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsche-911-technical-forum/1042135-quarter-window-seals-too-tight.html

Since we seem to have drifted from the windshield to the quarter windows, I'm going to take us back towards the front.

Seems like Uro has been making updates to their rubber seals - both in design and the rubber itself. Is this also true of the rubber seals for the movable front vent windows? These are very, very expensive ($80 each from Uro, or $180 each from Porsche). Any updates to the Uro parts here?

Thanks,

Mark

Hi guys, warehouse inventory update: we have about (120) of Windshield Seal 911 541 225 03 / 91154122503 (which cross-references to 911 541 225 00 / 91154122500 and 911 541 225 04 / 91154122504).

Get them while you can, could be a while before we have more.

I ordered the new URO front windshield seal for my 73 and it fit PERFECTLY! I had previously tried the Porsche seal and I couldn't get it to seat. My son and I installed the URO in about 45 minutes.

Hi everyone, we're getting closer on having Windshield Seal 911 541 225 03 / 911 541 225 04 available again (ETA is six to nine months), thanks for your patience. Technically this will be a new version of the seal, but it should be very similar to the highly regarded last version.

Tags: 91154122503, 91154122504

Greetings,

Do you offer 964 front or back seals? I'm just about to try retrofitting 964 front (and rear) glass to my 1989 3.2, that missed the factory change to 964 glass & seals by ~75 cars. Have 964 F&R glass in hand.

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URO parts,
Just wondering how you guys go about verifying quality of the particular rubber compound being used in your products. I know you have had issues in the past, but what many people don't understand is that many vendors are having durability issues with new compounds of rubber.

^^

That's a good question. On my old '68 Volkswagen I replaced the rubber window seals and within a couple of years the rubber started cracking in the corners. Not saying that will happen with the new URO seals but I wish I'd stayed with genuine seals at the time.