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Old 02-02-2014, 05:50 PM   #47
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Re: Windshield gasket

I hate the poor design of our WS sealing. They always leak, so make sure your installer guarantees against leaks for life, or you will be shelling out $50-$100 every time they have to be "re-sealed"...and shop around for prices. They really vary!
All replacement glass is much thinner than OEM, even Pilkington, and that can't help with the sealing problems. thinner glass does save $$$ and break easier for more WS jobs.
Try to space the glass & rubber evenly, to prevent "puckering" from stretching in the final areas. If the trim pops out during installation---take it all out and start again! You can't force it back in. Remember, the most important part is on the outside. The seal must lay down flat & smooth against the cab frame, then you can seal it.
The above example is bad on the outside and ugly on the inside.
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