In a message dated 10/08/2005 6:27:48 PM Eastern Daylight Time,
LISTSERV@GERRY.VANAGON.COM writes:

OK y'all  are inspiring me... I am going to renew my crusty door window
seals  too.  Just looking at the parts diagram... anybody who has done  this
job before, is it smart to go ahead and order new "clips" for the  door
window weatherstrip (#171898485) at the same time as the seals, or  should
the old clips be usable a second time?

Robert, I just did this job on my '90 CARAT.   Fairly simple task.  I ordered
the clips and ended up not needing  them.  The existing clips were all there
and in fine condition.  You  can check yours very easily.  Just remove the
bottom two seals and look at  them, you can put them back easy enough until the
new ones arrive.  Some of  the clips may come out still attached to the seal
some may stay in the  door.  Be careful not to loose them inside the door or you
will be removing  the inner panel for a fishing expidition.  They should all
be in their  place on the door before inserting the seal.

Cheers,

Frank  Condelli
Almonte, Ontario, Canada
'87 Westy, '90 Carat & Lionel  Trains
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