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Subject:Re: windshield replacement - sealant
Date:Wed, 19 May 2004 17:26:54 EDT

In a message dated 5/19/04 11:11:25 AM Eastern Daylight Time,
ryan@PRESSLAB.US writes:

>
> Bentley specified using adhesive AMV 172 003 05, and that from model year
> 1986 specific pieces of glass were glued.  More specifically, windshield,
> side windows, and rear lid glass.  Page 64.3.  I replaced my windshield a
> while ago and used 3M Weatherstrip Adhesive part number 08011.  This
> adhesive is designed for EPDM rubber.
>
> Anyway I was just going by the Bentley and did not have a strong opinion
> whether adhesive was required or not.  The 3M adhesive sure is messy
> though.
>
>

no vanagon windshield ive ever removed was glued in..  ive removed and
installed them.  no sealant needed.   just rope and some soap.
thats rope and soap, not soap on a rope  :<)

chris