If you've never handled a windshield before, you might want to talk to
someone that has and get some pointers- you put the least bit too much
torque or twist on the thing, or let it get unbalanced, it could blow into a
bazillion pieces and leave you standing there with glass crumbs in each
hand. It ain't a pretty sight.

Good luck,
Robert
'87 GL

----- Original Message -----
From: "Robert Harris" <rdh24@CORNELL.EDU>
To: <vanagon@GERRY.VANAGON.COM>
Sent: Monday, May 17, 2004 1:40 PM
Subject: windshield replacement

> Ouch!!  My Westy's windshield got smashed in transport by an auto hauling
> company (hate to see her in pain like that but I got a decent settlement
> from those cretins in the end).  I'd like to install the new glass myself
> if possible and have already removed the broken one.  The Haynes manual
> gives no instructions, but after consulting the listserv archive (what a
> terrific resource) I'm all set to give it a try.  Trick seems to be to lay
> 1/4" rope into the crevice of the new seal and have a helper hold the
glass
> up against the opening while you work from inside.  You slowly pull the
> rope out from around the seal from inside the van, which pulls the flap of
> the seal in around the body opening.
>
> Soo... for anyone who has attempted this, what kind of sealant should I
> use, if any?  I was thinking 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive.  And any other
words
> of wisdom come to mind for doing the job right the first time?
>
> thanks,
> Robert Harris
> '84 Westy
> '95 Subaru
> '93 Honda CB750