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Subject:Re: Frustrated in Minnesota
From:Malcolm Stebbins
Date:Sun, 12 Oct 2003 16:45:52 -0700

I just did this.  I took the windows out and put the
trim in, then I put the windows back in. I could not
figure out how to get the trim in with the windows in.
 Once I took out - and replaced - the first window it
gets easier.  M

--- Larry Himli <lhimli@MSN.COM> wrote:
> The trim around my windows was very brittle and
> discolored so I ordered all
> new chrome painted plastic trim and was excited
> about how nice it would
> dress up the Westy.  It was pretty easy to remove
> the windshield trim ( so
> brittle it busted into small pieces).  I farted
> around trying to push, wedge
>  cram the new trim in.....without any success.
> PLEASE what do I need to do
> to get it into the rubber molding?
>
> Also, went to change the oil and discovered why
> there has been a leak at the
> drain plug.  The original must have been stripped
> and they put in one of
> those types that have an additional bolt in the
> center.  Now it just spins
> when trying to tighten it.  Should I rethread to
> different size and new
> bolt?
>
> On top of all of these frustrations....my Packers
> lost in OT to the Chiefs.
>
> Larry
> 87 Westy

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