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Subject:Re: Windshield? Leaking
From:Mark McCulley
Date:Mon, 16 Mar 1998 12:54:36 -0800

At 12:52 PM 3/16/98 EST, DEREKWH125 wrote:
>I noticed substantial leaks, on both driver and passenger side, after having a
>new windshield installed last year using an aftermarket seal. Recently I had
>the seal replaced with a factory seal and the leaks have stopped. I was told
>by the glass guy that he has seen a lot of problems with the aftermarket seals
>and only recommends the OEM.
>
I wached the installer replace my Vanagon windshield after it took a large
rock last winter. He used *lots* of black goop all the way around, but
especially along the bottom. It looked really messy when he was working, but
it cleaned up nicely and hasn't leaked a drop.

-Mark McCulley