Posted by: Wes Notovitz ®
2001/10/30, 23:19:52
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:Well so much for the saying "it never rains in Southern California!" It rained today and I noticed that my front passenger door had water all over it, I then followed the drip up and it was coming from the gasket on the top right corner of the windshield. I knew I needed to replace it but shesssh! I need to know what parts I need to get so the glass guy (who is coming to replace my boyfriend weatherstripping on his 280z, all of it!) can put it on and or order the parts so he can put them on. I need to know all parts, gaskets (inner/outer?), clips for molding (chrome), and any other things. Also how much should these things cost and where can I find them, does anyone here have any of the stuff to sell me? And also, I need a new piece of chrome molding for the windshield (top left/driver's side), where can I get. I always like to buy the materials cause somehow I think it comes out cheaper, lastly, what would be a good price for someone to install these things? Just don't want to be taken advantage of. Thanks
:Jeri
:P.S. In case it matters I have a 1973 LDO Mav, 2 door. I bit of advice from someone who paid attention when he had windshield servicing in the past...find a good professional and let him (or her) do it! A leaking windshield means that the mastic (sealer) needs replaced. This is not something to play with or to tackle if you are not well experienced. One thing I found is that if water is getting in the windshield seal, it will cause rust, the type that will perforate your metal if not fixed correctly, or if allowed to leak without being fixed. The windshield should be removed, the old sealant removed as best as can be, any rust discovered ground away as best as can be, any scraped paint reprimered, and the windshield reset and resealed. One hazard is removing the glass without breaking it. It can be difficult, even for a seasoned pro. A well established auto glass shop may be able to help you with the window moulding. Very often, the moulding gets deformed on removal and has to be replaced anyway on any car or truck. I can't help you with cost as it varies from company to company. Hopefully they will be able to save the glass, but, don't be surprised if it breaks on removal. The sealant used from 1963 until present is quite powerful. I'm sure that some of this is not what you wanted to hear, but better to be truthfully informed than to be painfully surprised later.
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