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• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Ralph Meyermann
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 07:55:30 -0500
  ...I have new window seals to pull these out and tint them, was wanting to freshen up everything since I'll have them out...
• Re: Window Seal Alternative?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Wed, 23 Jun 2004 00:14:57 -0500
  ...Window Seal Alternative? I read with interest yesterday about someone who had replaced the cracked silver/chrome trim on their window seals with the...
• Window gasket sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Agent99
  Fri, 19 May 2006 10:11:17 -0400
  I'm installing a rear side window (86 vanagon) after some rust repair and I wondered what type of sealant the pro's use...
• Replacing left rear side window
  Historical mailing list - Jack R.
  Fri, 13 Jul 2007 20:20:15 -0400
  ...My question is, as I replace my side window glass, will I need to remove my rear cabinet in order to re-install the...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - 1980 VW Westfalia \"Pokey\"
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 16:31:55 -0400
  ...rust forming under my rear window seal (grrrrr....). > >Is it a straightforward task to pop out the rear window to clean up this > >rust...
• Re: 87 Westfalia: Rear closet removal?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Mon, 2 Jun 2014 10:54:58 -0700
  Hi Abel, When I tinted my windows, I had them out to replace the seals. Based on how long it took / how much it...
• Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Troy
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 15:41:23 -0800
  ...I'm guessing a good $1200 for a complete set of rubber seals to do all the doors and windows, pop top, rear hatch...
• Re: paint jobs
  Historical mailing list - , Dieter Thiessen
  Tue, 21 Mar 2000 21:15:35 EST
  ...and sunroof seal...remove and replace all outside hardware.....sandblast seams and recaulk....fix small rust spot under left rear window....prime and repaint...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:05:17 -0500
  ...rust forming under my rear window seal (grrrrr....). >Is it a straightforward task to pop out the rear window to clean up this >rust...
• Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:43:45 -0500
  Hi folks, I need to remove my rear window so we can fix some rust that started under the seal. The seal is fairly...
• Re: Window seals and other things
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Wed, 13 Apr 2016 18:44:13 -0500
  ...Replace rear heater core, refurbish windshield > washer tanks, replace sliding windows (with new) and new seals. Install > sound deadening. > > At some point I HOPE...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 19 Nov 2013 07:23:36 -0500
  > I've stumped quite a few glass installers when it comes to the left rear > side window on a Westy. Only 1 out of...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 07:09:23 -0800
  ...On my '88 GL I have a rust bubble that has appeared under the rubber seal on the right rear side window. It's...
• Re: Lessons Learned Again & Again
  Historical mailing list - ralph meyermann
  Sat, 12 May 2012 10:25:21 -0600
  ...I have a receipt dated May 27, 2011 for two window seals, says "seal, center side window" and "seal, rear side window" Last year...
• Chrome on front doors
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Berchin
  Sat, 23 Mar 2002 15:45:57 -0500
  ...I know that the chrome trim around the rear windows can be removed with apparently no issues for sealing, etc., but what about the...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 15:26:47 -0600
  ...Jim On Jan 21, 2008 2:50 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > The rear hatch window seal, like your front window seal...
• Re: Door seal replacement
  Historical mailing list - Aaron
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 09:30:48 -0700
  ...http://www.busdepot.com/details/vanagonrubber/ I'm not doing all of the seals�just the felt channel "Top & Rear Of Door Window". http...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!!
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 11:40:15 EDT
  ...window seal. remove the seal and glass , grind/sand down the rust, treat it, prime and topcoat, and then reinstall a NEW seal that...
• Re: Slider and rear side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Doug Alcock
  Mon, 14 Feb 2011 10:44:44 -0500
  All the glass is currently out of my 84 Westy for a body/paint job -- I bought a complete set of window seals from...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - John Meeks
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 10:54:14 -0400
  ...around the seal when putting > windows back in? > > Chris > Chris, 3/16" nylon braid worked really well for my rear hatch window. I also...
• Re: water under window seal
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Thu, 5 Apr 2001 16:05:50 -0500
  ...water under window seal > Hi, > I've just discovered water trapped under the lower part of the rubber seal > around the window at the...
• Re: window scoop
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 07:58:23 -0700
  ...door sealing improvements are discussed (the added seals and the relocation of door vent to the plastic bit on rear side windows). It is...
• Interesting discoveries
  Historical mailing list - Per Lindgren
  Thu, 13 Apr 2000 20:38:35 +0200
  ...window, green, complete right rear Single parts: 283 847 703 - Channel chrome colored 253 847 173 B - Brush profile 253 845 341 - Seal for...
• Re: bus depot window gaskets
  Historical mailing list - pdooley
  Tue, 16 Oct 2007 19:16:50 -0400
  ...bus depot window gaskets i ordered bus depot's "window seal restoration kit: includes all window seals except front door window seals. Windshield, rear...
• Re: opening rear windows?
  Historical mailing list - Chris Mills
  Thu, 20 Jun 2002 16:49:49 -0500
  ...Is there a way to >get an opening rear side window for these things? >thanks >matthew I always thought the side windows from a...
• Removing internal window rubber
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 18 Jan 2007 13:00:28 -0500
  ...the window frames on the vehicle but rather the rubber WITHIN the window frame that seals the edges of the sliding windows to the...
• window leaks & wiper control
  Historical mailing list
  Thu, 2 Nov 95 09:40:11 EST
  ...First I have water leaking through the driver side sliding window. There is also a little surface rust under the window seal. So I...
• Re: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 19 Mar 2024 21:48:57 +0000
  ...window, angled slightly inward (away from window) positioned with the center of the handle just about centered on the seal between the rearmost window...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Benny boy
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 12:43:30 -0500
  ...rearmost window on the passenger side of the '82 and do the POR-15 thing, then put it back in with a new seal...
• Video of replacing left rear window w/o removing cabinets
  Historical mailing list - Bryan Feddish
  Tue, 2 Apr 2013 09:30:29 -0400
  ...I wanted to to replace the left rear window seal without removing the rear cabinet as I would have to remove the A/C...
• Re: 831/2 rear window for a westy
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 12:16:59 EST
  ...I need a window for the rear hatch. I was wondering > how feasible it might be to attempt to purchase a piece of plexiglass...
• Re: '81 Window seal & weather stripping kits?
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Wed, 26 Jan 2000 11:53:03 -0800
  ...Removing all the windows is not difficult, and most likely only the front and rear seals will need to be replace. > > But I have...
• Re: Removing internal window rubber
  Historical mailing list - Christopher Gronski
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 08:01:14 -0500
  ...the window > frames on the vehicle but rather the rubber WITHIN the window frame > that seals the edges of the sliding windows to the...
• WTB '88/newer right rear side window
  Historical mailing list - Arlen
  Tue, 3 May 2005 11:33:06 -0700
  You know, the one with the built-in vent. I do not need the rubber seal. Arlen
• PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Edward V Barger
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 11:21:59 -0700
  ...van and Seals for pop top and luggage rack Seals for the windows : windshield ,rear hatch and the 4 side windows , skylight Do I...
• Re: door edge seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 5 Dec 2009 15:39:00 -0500
  Your '87 would have the wiring sleeves if it had power locks, windows, and mirrors. For the front door edge seal the 87 and...
• T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - thewestyman
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:03:03 -0700
  Hi to all the masters of this Great List, I am trying to install a T2 left rear window and it’s a b...
• Re: window scoop
  Historical mailing list - Chris S.
  Sat, 21 Apr 2012 12:27:24 -0400
  ...door sealing improvements are discussed (the added seals and the relocation of door vent to the plastic bit on rear side windows). It is...
• 831/2 rear window for a westy
  Historical mailing list - Lee Whetstone
  Tue, 5 Nov 2002 10:49:10 -0600
  ...I need a window for the rear hatch. I was wondering how feasible it might be to attempt to purchase a piece of plexiglass...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 07:17:29 -0700
  ...If you are doing the rear side windows, start in the upper rear corner of each side, especially if you have the late model...
• Re: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list - Matthew Thyer
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 12:50:18 -0800
  Check the seal between the hatch and the van. Also the seal on the window, but less likely the cause. -- Matt Thyer ---------------------------------------- > Date: Mon...
• Re: Rust treatment process and products?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Fri, 28 Feb 2025 06:37:42 -0500
  ...Rust treatment process and products? > > Rust! > > So, under my rear window seal on my 85 was a patch of rust that started to show...
• Re: What is my problem?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Sat, 23 Feb 2002 12:02:41 +1200
  ...My Caravelle burst a rear wheel seal once, and I lost most of my braking. I assume you've checked for fluid on the...
• Re: REMOVE THOSE HATCH PLUGS!! Re: Rear hatch for '88 GL - whatyears fit?
  Historical mailing list - John C...
  Wed, 10 Sep 2003 12:39:43 EDT
  Might be a good idea, to take a smooth, 1/2" spatula, and as you're lifting and sliding the window seal rubber up...
• Re: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Dug Smith
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 15:06:47 -0700
  ...having new seals. > There must be a way, which I’d like to know. And the window has that rectangular vent window with it...
• Re: Window trims on my '87 - YANK 'EM OUT!!!!!
  Historical mailing list - John Brush
  Mon, 8 Apr 2002 17:49:20 -0600
  ...is part of the seal. The stuff around the side windows looks removable, and what is on the rear hatch looks like it would...
• Re: Removing reaer window
  Historical mailing list - Marshall Ruskin
  Fri, 6 Oct 2000 15:22:34 -0500
  ...rust forming under my rear window seal (grrrrr....). >>Is it a straightforward task to pop out the rear window to clean up this >>rust...
• Side Window Removal
  Historical mailing list - John Rodgers
  Sun, 18 Apr 2010 10:38:06 -0500
  I have discovered a significant rust bubble just under the edge of the rubber window seal of the right hand rear most side window...
• AC powered Air Cond.for van
  Historical mailing list - phil stanhope
  Thu, 18 Jan 2001 14:08:18 -0500
  Ive got my rear windows and seals out to treat some rust. This summer I plan on installing a small A/C unit that...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Barrett Willet
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 10:49:09 -0700
  ...I've had no problems with the windshield but just curious if the remaining window seals might become problematic if I just remove the...
• Re: airflow management in hot weather driving
  Historical mailing list - Al Knoll
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:59:48 -0700
  Hi David, If you are referring to the vents at the lower rear of the passenger and driver doors, look carefully at the seal...
• Re: Requesting - Tips & Tricks for Rear Side Window R&R
  Historical mailing list - Paul Guzyk
  Sun, 7 Nov 2010 10:51:40 -0500
  ...rust bubble that has appeared under the rubber >seal on the right rear side window. It's a must that it be repaired >ASAP...
• Re: SDM-East, bad dog, door panel needed.
  Historical mailing list
  Sat, 12 May 2007 23:43:16 EDT
  ...It was the upper window seal - completely destroyed. He also > ripped the top off the passenger door panel, tore the curtains off the rear...
• Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:22:14 -0600
  ...This included some small dents, surface rust under the window seals, seam rust on both rear quarter panels and right front step. I removed...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Grebneff
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:54:01 +1200
  ...It'll look better, I swear! > >http://www.bellfamilytree.org/vw > >AB > >brian Honan wrote: > >> I had one of my rear windows busted out...
• Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list - Gary Bawden
  Thu, 1 Feb 2007 09:21:29 -0800
  ...rearmost window on the passenger side of the '82 and do the POR-15 thing, then put it back in with a new seal...
• Re: Putting windows back in
  Historical mailing list - Mike Collum
  Mon, 1 Oct 2007 11:10:06 -0400
  ...around the seal when putting >> windows back in? >> >> Chris >> > > Chris, > 3/16" nylon braid worked really well for my rear hatch window. I also...
• Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - brian Honan
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:57:27 +0000
  I had one of my rear windows busted out the other night. I was wondering about that chrome strip. If I replace it will...
• Re: Warm air from under dash.
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 19 Jul 1996 10:54:07 -0400
  ...the two pairs of vents in the rear ceiling area above the windows. If the door seal(s) are not tight, the air can...
• Re: Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Steven Brower
  Tue, 25 Feb 2025 13:30:19 -0500
  ...need to remove my rear window so we can fix some rust that started under the seal. The seal is fairly new so still...