Re: [diesel_mercedes] Windshield gasket replacement

 

Removing the glass isn't as difficult as putting it back in. The old seal can be cut to remove it. Be sure to use a factory replacement seal when you do this job, and I strongly advise you have a qualified glass shop do the work. We'll give you a decent price on the new seals.
 
Tom Hanson
Mercedes Benz Classic Center USA
MBUSA, LLC
thomas.hanson@mbusa.com
949 598-4842 direct
949 598-4870 fax
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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