Rear Window Fix/Install Step-by-Step, get rid of rattles and leaks Options

[jdogg]

Ok, Root.....Say someone "accidentally" removed the cover on the seatbelt retractors, and the spring sprung all over the place.....how does it go back together? Best I can tell, the spring gets wound back on "against the grain" of its coil...Any tricks to getting this done, other than pitching them and getting new retractors???

[BGman]

Thanks Eric- I completely understand now and see t in your pictures. My window did not have any factory tape on ot when it came out.

jdogg- I know another guy who did the same thing as you!
My fingers were sore for a week as I was cussing myself for wanting to "see inside"!!!
I can't tell you exactly how I did it without opening it back up- and that is not going to happen!

It seems to me that you do have to wind it from the outside in and against the natural spring tension to get it to work.
Good luck. I feel for ya.
-g

[Root_Werks]

Ok, Root.....Say someone "accidentally" removed the cover on the seatbelt retractors, and the spring sprung all over the place.....how does it go back together? Best I can tell, the spring gets wound back on "against the grain" of its coil...Any tricks to getting this done, other than pitching them and getting new retractors???

Jdogg! What have you done!? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

Yeah, prepare for sore fingers. I have done the same thing and if you are thinking like I am, the spring goes "against the grain" so to speak. It took me a couple of tries before figuring it out.

VW I think still makes the springs new? If it has sprung appart, might be worth checking out a local VW dealer and pop in a new one. I replaced both springs once, wow, seatbelts retracted, strongly I might add. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)

But I haven't done it since becuase of the time I spent winding the &$#@!*! springs back in. Make one slip and they look like spagetti. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/ohmy.gif)

[StratPlayer]

Thanks for this thread, got my rear window resealed today. I got my new seat covers finally, had to have them special made and took the seats out to put them on. Hell, had the seats out might as well tackle the rear window. Had no problem getting the window out didn't need any knives or guitar strings, it just came out, don't know what the hell was holding it in place. So the window is now in and fits nice and snug. I used butyl tape to reinstall the window.

So tomorrow I will put the new seat covers on the seats and enjoy the ride. Glad this little project is behind me.

[CptTripps]

Why isn't this in the "Classic Threads" section?

It's a prefect 'How-To'

[Gint]

QUOTE (CptTripps @ May 26 2005, 08:09 AM)

Why isn't this in the "Classic Threads" section? It's a prefect 'How-To'

Because I've never seen it before!

[JRust]

Damned if I didn't use the search feature to perfection (IMG:style_emoticons/default/evilgrin.gif) . I need to redo the one in my LE. I'll go buy the tape tomorrow. Thanks for the write up (IMG:style_emoticons/default/piratenanner.gif)

[Meoshe]

Anyone know where the rubber that the glass sits on can be sourced. My car does not have them apparently, the glass is wedged in with some newspaper rolled up.

[euro911]

I looked at Mark's site, 914rubber.com, and saw some window setting blocks, but it looks like they're for the front windshield.

Don't know if they can be used for the rear as well. Maybe he'll see this thread and chime in? ... or you could PM him (mikey914)

http://shop.914rubber.com/product.sc?produ...mp;categoryId=5



Oh, and yeah, nice write-up Eric (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[jpodesva]

13 years on, this is still a great how-to. Thanks, Eric!

[Mikey914]

Excellent how to. The setting blocks are just to ensure the glass doesn't contact the metal. It is possible to have it break as tempered glass can pop if the edge is hit.

I finally have the butyl and blocks.

And now I even have the glass....with tint if you like. As well as the polycarbonate one.

Id offer a $50 credit for some good pictures of one installed and some feedback on it.

[Wyvern]

This and the Sail vinyl are on my list so just doing research.

I did discover and to answer a question asked ... that the Front Window Blocks & the Rear Window Blocks are the same part #.
91454190710 Spacer For Windscreen
91454190710 Spacer For Rear Window

[Mikey914]

Yep, and factory retail at $8 each so we made them.

[nine11speedster]

i want to install the Polycarbonate window into my street/race 914. Does anyone know if i would just simply use the Butyl to hold the window? any clips or brackets? Thanks.
(Car has stripped interior)

[913B]

bookmarked for future reference (IMG:style_emoticons/default/aktion035.gif)

[Mikey914]

i want to install the Polycarbonate window into my street/race 914. Does anyone know if i would just simply use the Butyl to hold the window? any clips or brackets? Thanks.
(Car has stripped interior)

Got Poly in stock. Urethane or butyl will both work.
Mark

[Lmaze]

I had to laugh, I was only going to replace the outside rubber seal and draw a new bead of sealer on the bottom inside of rear window. When I removed the two side pads the window just plopped down, none of the original seal anywhere on the window's four sides was sealing anything. The old seal just pulled right off with zero effort needed.

Lesson - Just do it right and forget about any short cuts to sealing the rear window. These instructions are great and it's an easy project to take on. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wacko.gif)

[Cairo94507]

Getting ready to remove my existing heated rear glass and replace it with a new to me heated rear glass. My original has slight scratches and I wanted a better glass.

Thought I would give this thread a look so I know what to expect. Getting help with this from Greg T. in Tracy. Looking forward to a nice rear glass, sealed, (mine was not secure at the bottom) and going to take the opportunity to add the hi-mount 3rd brake light under the roll bar. Very excited to get this all done and buttoned up.

Will try to get some pictures as we progress. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[76-914]

Be sure both surfaces are clean. Also, I doubt this would apply to your 914, I like to offer the glass up against the frame before rolling out the Butylene cord. This way you can check for high & low spots. Watch the width of the tape as pressure increases against the glass. If the glass was equidistant from the frame before then the butyl cord will be an equal width all the way around once the glass is seated. It's a piece of cake and you'll Ace it! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

[Cairo94507]

Sorry- should have mentioned we are going to use Urethane for the install. I have the electric gun a local shop let me borrow so it pushes out a nice ribbon. After the Butyl failed in about 1 year, I do not want to have to do this again. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beerchug.gif)

OK, so here is the car with the upholstery out so we can do the glass tomorrow. Took about 1 1/4 hours to disassemble carefully.