Windshield to Dash Rubber, How difficult to replace? |
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Windshield to Dash Rubber, How difficult to replace? |
jdamiano |
Jul 14 2018, 09:40 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
The rubber between my windshield and dash is hard and cracked. Windshield and dashboard are fine. Is it possible to replace the rubber without removing the windshield or dash?
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mgphoto |
Jul 14 2018, 10:07 AM
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"If there is a mistake it will find me" Group: Members Posts: 1,330 Joined: 1-April 09 From: Los Angeles, CA Member No.: 10,225 Region Association: Southern California |
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DRPHIL914 |
Jul 14 2018, 10:27 AM
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Dr. Phil Group: Members Posts: 5,753 Joined: 9-December 09 From: Bluffton, SC Member No.: 11,106 Region Association: South East States |
I did this with window in, was not easy it kept falling apart, now my windshield is out
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Mikey914 |
Jul 14 2018, 11:29 AM
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The rubber man Group: Members Posts: 12,625 Joined: 27-December 04 From: Hillsboro, OR Member No.: 3,348 Region Association: None |
The answer to if the windshield needs to come out is , depends on who's it is.
The factory has a metal clip that i was never able to get fully engaged back on the seam it sits on. Even using a custom toll to install (paint mixing stick), I could not get it uniformly installed. So I made a version that has spring designed into the part. It's much easier to install. Note for install - I notch the shape of the pillar on the 1st side I install, then cut about 1/4 longer than I think it needs to be. Installation begins with both sides at the pillars and walk the seal to the center. If it's too long, keep trimming between fittings until it does fit, it will actually over center and pop into place, making a perfect seam at both pillars as they have some give. When installed they look uniform like they should. https://shop.914rubber.com/914-Windshield-t...m?categoryId=-1 And only $18.99. These were once as high as $42 elsewhere. Here's my original write up, it may be handy. http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...p;hl=windshield Attached image(s) |
AZ914 |
Jul 14 2018, 11:38 AM
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914 Dumbass Group: Members Posts: 1,459 Joined: 6-January 03 From: Sunny Tucson Member No.: 98 Region Association: Southwest Region |
I used the 914Rubber part and left the windshield in.
I referenced this thread: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...c=84862&hl= |
jdamiano |
Jul 14 2018, 01:39 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
I just ordered the rubber so I’m going to give it a try.
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Coastal6 |
Jul 14 2018, 11:22 PM
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Newbie Group: Members Posts: 47 Joined: 15-March 10 From: Florence, OR Member No.: 11,467 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
You can get the rubber seal installed with the windshield in place. The aftermarket seal from 914 rubber does not contain the metal insert that the original factory seal had. You can push it in place with a little help from some silicon spray and a plastic trim tool.
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Chris914n6 |
Jul 15 2018, 01:09 AM
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Jackstands are my life. Group: Members Posts: 3,287 Joined: 14-March 03 From: Las Vegas, NV Member No.: 431 Region Association: Southwest Region |
Depends if your windshield is glued to it. Mine is original and pulled out fine. Couldn't remove the dash frame with it in, rubber was too hard.
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Coondog |
Jul 15 2018, 03:22 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 2,089 Joined: 24-September 15 From: Apple Valley Calif Member No.: 19,195 Region Association: Southern California |
Just ordered, I love 914 Rubber.... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wub.gif)
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jdamiano |
Jul 15 2018, 05:56 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
Be ready with some dental tools before you start this. I just removed the old one and it was a mess. It came out in a million little pieces. I had to pull the metal out with needle nose pliers and it came out in small pieces as well. You have to be careful not to crack the windshield or damage your dash. I just did it so it can be removed but be ready!! No fun! I will let you know how the 914rubber version goes in.
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Larmo63 |
Jul 15 2018, 06:01 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 4,264 Joined: 3-March 14 From: San Clemente, Ca Member No.: 17,068 Region Association: Southern California |
If the seal is old and brittle, it will come out in dribs and drabs. You'll find little pieces of it all over your car. It can be done it the glass in situ, I've done it three different ways. Way back when, the first time I tried this, I cracked a windshield getting it out. I did another car with the windshield in successfully, and the last time I did it on Underdog, I did it while the windshield was out.
I recommend option #3, but be careful when you do option #2. |
Geezer914 |
Jul 15 2018, 06:48 PM
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Geezer914 Group: Members Posts: 1,358 Joined: 18-March 09 From: Salem, NJ Member No.: 10,179 Region Association: North East States |
Used a dental pic to remove the old cracked rubber seal and metal clips. Used a paint stick to install. Windshield was not removed. 914 Rubber is the best replacement. Coat the seal with 303 Aerospace protectant before you install it.
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jdamiano |
Jul 21 2018, 10:22 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
Picked these up at Harbor Freight yesterday. Small but worked perfect to get every last piece of the old rubber out.
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jdamiano |
Jul 21 2018, 12:16 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 335 Joined: 18-March 18 From: Jacksonville Member No.: 21,981 Region Association: South East States |
914Rubber replacement went in smoothly and looks great.
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