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Posted by: Mueller Jan 19 2005, 10:21 AM

I'm going to replace my windshield frame seal (top and A-pillar) and the 2 vertical window seals (B-pillar) that mount on the body near the roll bar.

When I removed the old seals, I noticed on the inside of the frame, there are a few indentations which I guess are to prevent the seals from moving up/down.

Should I straighten the trim in these areas, install the new seals and then bend/peen the trim back?

Posted by: rdauenhauer Jan 19 2005, 10:51 AM

Good question Mike. I just pulled those same seals and noticed the same thing. Id seen it befor on prevois cars but never given an thought. Apparrenly no adhisive was ever used so on the vertical sections the seals were simply "pinched" IPB Image
OT: I know you have a few things going on (Dizzy ect) but did you ever get to mock up that Hub?

Posted by: SLITS Jan 19 2005, 10:54 AM

If you don't straighten them, you won't get the seal in. You can "re-peen" them after installation. And use lots of soapy water.

Posted by: Root_Werks Jan 19 2005, 10:54 AM

I haven never bothered to re-bend the trim. I straighten it out and just leave it. Never had a problem with the rubber scooting around. It is so hard to get in. IPB Image

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 19 2005, 12:08 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 19 2005, 08:21 AM)
and then bend/peen the trim back?

i didn't ...

i straightend as good as i could and then ground off anything that stuck out.
didn't pinch the new rubber, seems to work just fine ....
IPB Image Andy

Posted by: Sammy Jan 19 2005, 03:17 PM

I've used soapy water too, but recently someone said that using talcum powder works much better. Any BTDT experiences out there?

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 19 2005, 03:22 PM

QUOTE (Sammy @ Jan 19 2005, 01:17 PM)
Any BTDT experiences out there?

yes

DON'T try to slide them in. put one side into the channel, then use something like a (blunt) flat-blade screwdriver to tuck in the opposite side.
works *much* faster and easier ...

IPB Image Andy

Posted by: Mueller Jan 19 2005, 03:26 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jan 19 2005, 02:22 PM)

QUOTE (Sammy @ Jan 19 2005, 01:17 PM)
Any BTDT experiences out there?

yes

DON'T try to slide them in. put one side into the channel, then use something like a (blunt) flat-blade screwdriver to tuck in the opposite side.
works *much* faster and easier ...

IPB Image Andy

any need for lubrication of any sort with that method??

Posted by: SirAndy Jan 19 2005, 03:27 PM

QUOTE (Mueller @ Jan 19 2005, 01:26 PM)
any need for lubrication of any sort with that method??

nope ...

Posted by: James Adams Jan 19 2005, 03:29 PM

QUOTE (SirAndy @ Jan 19 2005, 04:22 PM)
yes

DON'T try to slide them in. put one side into the channel, then use something like a (blunt) flat-blade screwdriver to tuck in the opposite side.
works *much* faster and easier ...

IPB Image Andy

I concur - I have had much better luck this way.