For a summer job in college I worked for an auto glass shop.  One of those
"we come to you" deals.  From what I know, I would not suggest that you do
it yourself.  There definitely are tricks and tools to get these things out
and in so that they don't break, and so that they don't leak.
----- Original Message -----
From: "Chris DeLong" <green536@HOTMAIL.COM>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 3:07 AM
Subject: Re: ??? New Windshield ???

> >
> >In a message dated 2/3/01 6:25:01 PM Eastern Standard Time,
> >JKrevnov@AOL.COM
> >writes:
> >
> ><<  Does anyone know
> >  of any pitfalls to avoid when replacing a Vanagon windshield which
seems
> >to
> >  be a rather straight forward job? >>
> >
> >It coudn't be easier. the jetta uses a different type of seal (glued in
> >with
> >urethane)
>
> Thi would apply to Jettas that are newer than '84. 1980-'84 Jettas have a
> rubber seal. '85 and newer Jettas have a glued in seal.
>
>
>
> Chris DeLong
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