In a message dated 98-05-11 01:37:51 EDT, Chrisw7971@AOL.COM writes:

<< Yet i decided to try silicone sealer around all edges of the windsheild
 anyhow. >>

Chris, Tim G, all --
You might want to check the archives on this subject.  There was some
discussion regarding silicone recently (past three months?)   Apparently the
silicone eats metal, or the gasket, or something).  I recall the auto glass
guy at the glass shop I worked at years ago used some black, gooey stuff (note
the use of highly technical jargon)  - might haver been butyl sealant or
something like that.
If you attempt either, be sure to make your repair on a dry day as you noted,
and blast any standing water out with air if possible.  Silicone will not
stick to any wet surface -- the black stuff might, but I'm not sure...

good luck!,
doug