--- JordanVw@AOL.COM wrote:
> In a message dated 3/19/02 12:00:49 PM Eastern
> Standard Time,
> Doss88Wkndr@AOL.COM writes:
>
>
> > I removed my back windscreen to take care of that
> pesky under gasket rust.
> > When I removed it, I peeled out the plastic
> spline, and worked the gasket
> > out
> > from the top down, pushing the window out, and
> pulling the gasket inside.
> > It
> > was a real chore.  I know I'm going to have a time
> getting it back in.  I
> > have (on other vehicles) used a cord to pull the
> lip of the gasket around
> > the
> > glass.  I'm wondering, do you install the gasket
> -and- the spline -then- the
> > glass?  Is it best done from the inside -or- the
> outside?  Is it best to
> > start at the top -or - the bottom?
> >
> >
>
> forget the plastic chrome stuff and just use the
> rope method to get the seal
> back in..  i have ripped all the fake chrome plastic
> strips out of my vanagon
> with no leakage..   looks better without anyway..
> chris

Also it helps to let the van sit in the sun with the
window rolled up for an hour. Gets that gasket nice
and
soft. I used a little dish soap(dont get any on the
string or it will slip out too easy) A heavy-set
friend to help push/punch in the bottom left or right
corner from the outside helps.
Archives will help

Phil
84' Westy Tiico "Millenium Falcon"
60' Morris Mini1340CC
84' Westfalia Wolfsburg edition--FOR SALE-FOR SALE-SE
VENDE!!!!!!(Florida)
AC, PS, 4spd. Super clean interior, Captains chairs,
Rare removeable center bench seat for 6 passenger
capability. Body has some rusty seams
Rolling Chassis-(Has NO engine)-Perfect for a
conversion project!!! Tiico? Subaru?

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