Rear window seal replacement, How to replace Options

[warrenoliver]

I still haven't been able to drive my new baby, but maybe in a week or two if this darn snow would go away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I would like to replace the rear window seal on my 73 914. It is the seal on the outside at the bottom of the window. The one that is there curently, is pretty old, busted up, and brittle. I found what I think is the correct part on the Pelican website. They call it "Engine Lid Seal, Between Rear Glass and Engine Lid, 914 1.7/1.8/2.0 (1970-76), 914-6 (1970-72".

Before I order this thing, I would like to know if anyone has any tips on first, how to remove the old one without removing the rear window (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) , and second, how to install the new one.

Thanks.

Warrenoliver

[tyler]

The right way is to have the rubber seal in place with the window out and then install the window. I've done it twice, once with butyl tape and the last time with a tube. I think the tube works better if your good at it but otherwise don't use tap that's too thick or it will be hard to compress and not look good. Also it's good to use some Frit for a border around the edge so you cover the irregular buytl appearance. There are time restrictions for the Frit/buytl to be installed.
The rear window comes in and out pretty easy (seats removed) and it needs spacers on the bottom to keep it up in place.

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I still haven't been able to drive my new baby, but maybe in a week or two if this darn snow would go away. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/dry.gif)

I would like to replace the rear window seal on my 73 914. It is the seal on the outside at the bottom of the window. The one that is there curently, is pretty old, busted up, and brittle. I found what I think is the correct part on the Pelican website. They call it "Engine Lid Seal, Between Rear Glass and Engine Lid, 914 1.7/1.8/2.0 (1970-76), 914-6 (1970-72".

Before I order this thing, I would like to know if anyone has any tips on first, how to remove the old one without removing the rear window (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smash.gif) , and second, how to install the new one.

Thanks.

Warrenoliver