Rear Window re-seal, I searched but didn't find any how-to's Options

[jhadler]

Well the car got a lot closer to done this weekend, but not there... Two steps forward, one step backwards...

Over the years that the car has sat in the garage, it appears that the rear window seal has evaporated. The rear window practically fell out. So... I need to re-install the window. I searched the garage forum for a how-to, but no joy. Can anyone point me to a link with a nice, easy to follow how-to on rear window removal and installation?

Thanks!

-Josh2

[john rogers]

I've had to do both our 914s and did them the same way. First I bought a couple of those glass moving suction cups with handles to move the glass around with. Second, I removed the seats and backpad. Next, I made some (3 or 4) braces that would press against the rear window and press it in place when glued in. Next I removed the window and cleaned the area where the adhesive goes on the glass very well. Next I cleaned and painted the area on the body where the window goes as there were some rust spots, etc. Next I layed the window on a couple of padded saw horses and put some masking tape around the glass in from the edge to keep extra sealer off. Then I used two tubes of the GOOP brand sealer and made a large bead around the glass. Then very quickly I put it into place using the glass suction cups and pressed it hard. Then I added the braces I had made earlier to press against the glass. Finally I wiped off excess sealer and let it dry for a couple of days. Finally I trimmed off excess sealer with an xacto knife and put the pad and seats back in. The GOOP brand sealer is still pliable after 6 years.