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• Re: window trim
  Historical mailing list - The Bus Depot
  Mon, 6 Jul 1998 10:14:28 -0100
  ...try it on the windshield or rear window first rather than pulling if off of all the windows at once.) - Ron Salmon The Bus...
• Re: Rust Bubbles
  Historical mailing list - Scott Daniel - Turbovans
  Tue, 11 May 2010 15:40:22 -0700
  ...I'd put window rust bubbles into two categories : those that you can treat with window glass and seal in place, and those where...
• Re: De-chromify windows?
  Historical mailing list - Michael Diehr
  Sat, 17 May 2008 09:31:14 -0700
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them out, your windows will...
• Water leaking in vents at the bottom of the rear hatch when it rains
  Historical mailing list - David White
  Mon, 30 Apr 2012 16:38:27 -0700
  ...The internal seal around the hatch is relatively new and in one piece all the way around. The window gasket is probably original. There...
• replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Brett Ne
  Fri, 15 Nov 2013 22:36:16 -0800
  I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned on getting those replaced...
• Re: [T2] Rear window seals - Brazilian vs. German vs. U.S. for my 70 beetle.
  Historical mailing list - Old Volks Home
  Thu, 25 Jan 2007 13:42:34 -0800
  ...Initially Old Volks Home made seals for the Split Rear Window Beetle, then gravitated to the popular "California Look" Window Seals, that is the...
• Re: Chrome window strips removed ??
  Historical mailing list - Shawn Wright
  Fri, 17 Aug 2001 12:56:44 -0700
  ...them off when I removed the rear window on my '88 (to repair some rust under the seal) a few years ago. No problems...
• Re: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - B Feddish
  Mon, 3 Oct 2011 07:33:05 -0400
  ...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: Water in interior panel by slider
  Historical mailing list - vanagon
  Sat, 6 Mar 2004 23:13:47 -0800
  ...the rest of the body and roof are sealed. I am looking for a set of 88 on rear quarter windows with the chrome...
• Re: Rust Removal
  Historical mailing list - Malcolm Stebbins
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 09:13:32 -0700
  ...Any > suggestions, tips, pointers or product plugs? I'm doing this right now with the side & rear windows. There is a lot in the...
• Re: Rear Hatch Gasketage
  Historical mailing list - Alistair Bell
  Sun, 23 Sep 2012 11:47:59 -0700
  ...Rear hatch just barely does a good job sealing. I can see that the hatch is not quite aligned perfectly and I have fiddled...
• Window seal P/N's
  Historical mailing list - Sean Birkner
  Tue, 28 Sep 1999 16:37:41 EDT
  ...281-837-709 This is the part that goes along the top and rear of the window. Same part for both doors. If you...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Sat, 21 Jan 2006 12:33:52 -0600
  ...The problem is that the rear side window seals > are grey, while the rest of them are black. See the photo here: > http://home...
• Re: Rear Hatch Leak
  Historical mailing list - Joel Walker
  Tue, 12 Aug 2003 23:56:55 -0500
  ...might be water coming in that way when it rains. - the right rear window seal/gasket. although i can't for the life of...
• Re: Windows- experimentation (not software)
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Tue, 8 Jul 2014 10:41:12 -0500
  ...That should make >> it >> >> obvious that the middle windows will not fit. >> >> >> >> They did make sliders for the rear but they are relatively rare...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:13:48 -0600
  ...sealant. > > Jim > > On Jan 21, 2008 2:50 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > > The rear hatch window seal, like your front window...
• More questions from a rookie Vanagon owner
  Historical mailing list - Paul Bucco
  Sun, 27 Feb 2000 22:44:29 EST
  Any way of finding caps for factory Wolfsburg alloys for my 87 and the rubber ring/seal for the rear hatch lock? or are...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Marc Perdue
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 22:19:35 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows >> >> >> >> Wipers for the two front doors >> >> >> >> Seals for the refrigerator vent >> >> >> >> Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Re: Removing window seals
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 2 Feb 2007 00:32:14 EST
  ...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: seam rust
  Historical mailing list
  Fri, 28 Aug 1998 11:46:14 EDT
  ...window where the body curves at a 45 degree angle. >> actually forgot to mention that...pull away all the loose caulk (white seam sealer...
• Re: 89 + Rear window vents transplanted in an 85 Westy
  Historical mailing list - Al and Sue Brase
  Tue, 24 Jan 2006 16:35:20 -0600
  ...later rear window vents was to eliminate the exhaust vents that were previously in the side doors. By doing this, they then sealed up...
• Re: Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - Eric Caron
  Wed, 26 Feb 2025 07:24:36 -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...
• looking for Crew Cab Window rubber
  Historical mailing list
  Tue, 25 Jun 1996 22:50:29 -0500
  ...Do you have a source for the rear >door/drivers side rear side window rubber? I have not been able to find >this piece...
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replaceing
  Historical mailing list - Greg Marshall
  Fri, 4 Jan 2002 11:50:59 -0500
  ...It'll look better, I swear! > > > >http://www.bellfamilytree.org/vw > > > >AB > > > >brian Honan wrote: > > > >> I had one of my rear windows busted out...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Stan Wilder
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 16:18:36 -0500
  ...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: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Jeff
  Sun, 17 Nov 2013 21:26:09 -0800
  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: Early vanagon slider handle rear interior location
  Historical mailing list
  Wed, 20 Mar 2024 20:52:57 +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...
• Van painting cost for LESS
  Historical mailing list - HotelWestfalia
  Thu, 29 Sep 2011 18:06:02 -0700
  ...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: T2 rear window install, anyone?
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Wed, 22 Apr 2015 18:56:48 -0500
  ...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: water in the engine lid area
  Historical mailing list - Jim Felder
  Mon, 1 Mar 2010 15:32:59 -0600
  ...As has been stated, if the window seal is not OK, you will get water in, but water on the decklid and wet mattress...
• Re: Removing sliding windows and saving the gaskets?
  Historical mailing list - Andrew Martin
  Sat, 22 Nov 2008 12:13:59 -0800
  ...I'm trying to loosen the seal's bond all around the edges. The window behind the rear cabinet will be a real PIA...
• Re: What is that strip?
  Historical mailing list - Dennis
  Sat, 30 Oct 2004 18:25:59 -0400
  ...have noted that the "Marks Brothers" were installing the rear glass using a new seal with NO trim. There was no bead locker to...
• Re: How to remove windows
  Historical mailing list - David Menche
  Tue, 6 Jul 2004 14:21:05 -0700
  ...BTW, this > is only for side windows. Windshields and rear windows are too fragile > for this technique (or lack thereof). > > BenT > posting for the...
• Re: Rear window removal tips?
  Historical mailing list - John Lauterbach
  Wed, 18 Jun 2025 14:34:59 -0400
  ...need to remove my rear window so we can fix some rust that started under the seal. The seal is fairly new so still...
• Re: Source for black window seals w/o moulding groove
  Historical mailing list - Anthony Egeln
  Sun, 22 Jan 2006 11:20:22 -0800
  ...The problem is that the rear side window seals are grey, while the rest of them are black. See the photo here: http://home...
• <No subject>
  Historical mailing list - FOUNDS
  95-12-19 13:57:28 EST
  ...Window shades, rear view mirror: excellent, what do you want to know? Deluxe bumpers and step ups, including step rail beneath barn doors it...
• Re: side window removal
  Historical mailing list - Robert Steven Fish
  Sat, 28 Dec 2002 19:49:19 +0100
  Removing the sides, from what I gather, is pretty much like removing any windshield or rear window. This info below is based on my...
• Re: airflow management in hot weather driving
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Sun, 26 Sep 2010 19:53:53 -0400
  ...I remember the Stan Wilder window with pipe elbow trick. Might be worth it. Anybody else have experience converting to the venting rear windows...
• Re: Westy sliding windows.
  Historical mailing list - Edward Maglott
  Wed, 20 Jun 2018 14:49:30 -0400
  ...window to > see if that stops the noise. > > Mark > > > > Ralph Meyermann wrote: > >> I have heard rumors of rebuild/seal kits for the sliding windows...
• Re: Questions on your cat heater?
  Historical mailing list - David Bayer
  Tue, 21 Oct 1997 14:28:50 -0700
  ...Maybe two temp inserts would be needed to handle both intake and exhaust - one for driver's window and one for rear opening window...
• Re: Emergency/temporary window rubber fix
  Historical mailing list - Stuart MacMillan
  Thu, 22 Nov 2012 09:33:11 -0800
  ...I > just replaced my rear window seal for this reason. It was hard and > dried out from being in a sunny climate for years...
• PSA Frog Tape & Painting A Vanagon
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Sun, 9 Oct 2011 13:56:29 +0000
  ...I did do some of this backwards as well, as I also have new window seals, but I ended up masking off the windows...
• Re: Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success
  Historical mailing list - Daniel O Stevens
  Mon, 1 Aug 2011 17:46:51 -0400
  ...Rear Sliding window modificaiton - Success Dan, Good jod. I have a couple of questions. 1) Do you sale these yet? 2) Xan you make...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY
  Historical mailing list - Michael
  Fri, 6 Mar 2015 16:50:31 -0500
  ...windshield , rear hatch and the 4 side windows > > > > Wipers for the two front doors > > > > Seals for the refrigerator vent > > > > Seals for the 3 boxes...
• Re: list vendor: Re: vanagon rear side sliding windows (euro option)
  Historical mailing list - Doug F
  Tue, 13 Dec 2005 21:13:19 -0800
  ...Wish the rear hatch window would pop out a couple inches. I use suntex shades which act as a bug screen. All and all...
• FS: 84 Vanagon Westfalia Camper
  Historical mailing list - Scott Walker
  Sun, 8 Nov 1998 15:00:49 -0500
  ...Parts replaced in last seven years- rear wheel cylinders, clutch master cylinder, windshield seal, exhaust, temp/O2 sensors, air flow meter, gas tank seals...
• Re: Rear hatch leaking water into my Westy?
  Historical mailing list - neil N
  Mon, 21 Jan 2008 16:31:45 -0800
  ...sealant. > > > > Jim > > > > On Jan 21, 2008 2:50 PM, Kim Brennan <kimbrennan@mac.com> wrote: > > > > > The rear hatch window seal, like your front window...
• Re: Rust Removal
  Historical mailing list - David Maurio
  Tue, 16 Sep 2003 16:27:57 +0000
  ...Any > > suggestions, tips, pointers or product plugs? > > I'm doing this right now with the side & rear windows. > There is a lot in the...
• Re: airflow management in hot weather driving
  Historical mailing list - David Beierl
  Sat, 25 Sep 2010 15:01:35 -0400
  ...Do those rear window vents make a >big difference? Judging from a tech bulletin VW put out, they're not as good. The bulletin...
• Re: replacing window glass seals
  Historical mailing list - Dennis Haynes
  Sat, 16 Nov 2013 11:59:16 -0500
  ...replacing window glass seals I found two windows with leaky seals this summer, the rear hatch and the sliding door windows. So I planned...
• Re: Fridge fan and water behind the fridge
  Historical mailing list - L&A Johnson
  Thu, 20 May 1999 21:18:08 -0400
  ...Look for signs of rust on the inside in the lower rear corner of the window seal. BT,BTTS Larry
• Re: Chrome window strip trim replacing
  Historical mailing list - Ron Schlamp
  Wed, 2 Jan 2002 23:08:42 -0600
  ...Chrome window strip trim replaceing > I had one of my rear windows busted out the other night. I was wondering > about that chrome strip...
• Re: Cabin Air Flow
  Historical mailing list - J Stewart
  Wed, 2 May 2012 20:16:09 +0000
  ...seals with me and had to drive home (100 miles) with my head out the drivers side window. Without the rear hatch seal in...
• Re: Little help with wind wing rubber replacement
  Historical mailing list - John Bange
  Mon, 5 Jun 2006 16:19:26 -0700
  ...inside the quarter-window rubber seals. By tapping on > the guide channel with a mallet, I can move it rearward about 1/2'', > then...
• I finally installed my window A/C
  Historical mailing list - Jeffrey Layton
  Sat, 20 Jul 1996 09:45:22 -0400 (EDT)
  ...I installed it in the rear part of the middle drivers side window, between the stove and the rear table. I had to let...
• Re: De-chromify windows?
  Historical mailing list - Keith Ovregaard
  Sun, 18 May 2008 21:04:40 -0700
  ...I notice that this page says, regarding the > chrome strips inside the side & front window seals: "Don't pull them > out, your windows will...
• Re: Window gasket sealant?
  Historical mailing list - Frank Condelli
  Sat, 20 May 2006 07:43:08 EDT
  ...I'm installing a rear side window (86 vanagon) after some rust repair and I wondered what type of sealant the pro's use...
• Re: PREPING FOR PAINT JOB ON 87 WESTY part 2
  Historical mailing list - Stacy Schneider
  Mon, 9 Mar 2015 13:29:15 -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: Van painting cost
  Historical mailing list - Jon Kanas
  Fri, 30 Sep 2011 23:37:21 -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: adding central locking -- SWAP DOORS and HATCH?
  Historical mailing list - BenT Syncro
  Wed, 13 Sep 2006 22:37:22 -0700
  ...My hatch is dented and > window seals on the doors are fading fast. This would give me power > windows/locks/mirrors and fresh(er...