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Subject:Re: leaky windshield
From:David McNeely
Date:Sun, 31 May 2020 13:24:57 -0700

Well, one possibility would be to try the third (second #2) on your list,
and if that doesn't work, then go for hiring someone.  But regardless, if
it were me, I might take photos, contact the original shop that did the
botched fix, and try for some reimbursement.  Of course, that's a real long
shot, since you are not local, and the shop might just brush you off.  You
might have a better shot at that if you use a local shop, and document.  I
once had a dealer in Little Rock replace a water pump.  It went bad just
800 miles later, and in Colorado.  I had Rocky Mountain Westy in Fort
Collins replace it, documented completely, and the dealer in Little Rock
reimbursed me for the failed pump and labor.  I did have to return the bad
pump to the dealer.

mcneely

On Sun, May 31, 2020 at 12:30 PM Dan N <dn92610@gmail.com> wrote:

> hi all...
>
> leaky windshield here... 6 months ago my wife's van had a cracked
> windshield.. she brought it to the mechanic who hired a windshield guy
> replacing the glass with new seal (from GW), he didn't use any sealant...
> and now it's leaking... (no rust around the windshield)
>  - it leaks on the driver side corner, around the clutch pedal...
> the problem is the shop's more than 1000 miles from where we live... so
> drive it there for warranty repair is out...
> so here I am thinking about... I need your input for the best solution...
> thanks
>
> 1. hire a another glass guy to pull out the windshield and replace the seal
> with sealant this time.
> 2. hire a another glass guys to pull out the windshield and the seal put
> the seal and glass back with sealant this time.
> 2. use some sort of clear caulking under the lip of the seal ... a DYI job
> by myself...
>
> thanks again
>
> dan
>

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