It can be a DIY project. But, I had someone else do replacement windows + the rubber seals, and was happy I did. As I recall it was a $200 tab. I was most happy with a body guy who called in some window replacement pros. One trick I learned was they tossed the rubber seal out into the sun for 30 minutes to soften up before installation. I now put anything rubber out in the sun to soften up before installation - makes life much easier.
brian from laverne, ca
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
Mary (195K) Martha (280K)
1983 w123 300d's
From: diyernh <diyernh@comcast.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Thursday, October 4, 2012 8:59 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Windshield gasket replacement
I think it's about time for me to swap out the gaskets on the windshield
and possibly back window on my 85 300D. I looked into adding flowable
silicone, but the gasket is pretty cracked and crumbly. The water is
channeling around the window and pouring onto the passenger floor.
The glass isn't really that bad(pitted). My 80 240D is a lot worse. I
would like to remove the glass and just replace the gasket. Has anyone
done this job? Successfully without snapping the glass?
Do I try this myself? Maybe hire a glass replacement service? I
wouldn't think that they would guarantee not breaking the glass. They
would make more $ if it did break.
My favorite junkyard owner says that he uses oven cleaner to eat the
gasket when he salvages glass. I've heard through work that it works on
a lot of epoxies also.
No, I don't have insurance on the car for free glass replacement if a
stone accidentally smashes it.
Thanks for any heads up.
Carl
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