Just out of curiousity, what function does foaming window cleaner have in
this operation?
John Middlesworth
On Thu, 28 Aug 1997 prsmith@navnet.net wrote:
> In <Pine.A41.3.95L.970827191959.131200A-100000@login4.isis.unc.edu>, on
> 08/27/97
> at 07:27 PM, John Middlesworth <jape@email.unc.edu> said:
>
> >After three very frustrating hours trying to install the seal under the
> >windshield in my MGB I turn to the group for help. I put a new
> >windshield in the frame and was prepared for that to be the real problem,
> >but it went okay. So now I've gone through the following routine five
> >times: I install the windshield-to-body seal in its channel, I set the
> >windshield on the car, I try to ease out the bottom part of the rubber so
> >that it points to the front of the car, I watch in dismay as I end up
> >pulling the seal out of the channel altogether. What's the secret?
>
> I just went through this.
>
> Place a relatively strong cord in the fold of the seal - leave long tails
> at both ends (you need these long tails as handles to wrap around your
> hands). Now place the windshield assy on the cowling and get at least
> one bolt started at both ends. Now spray the bottom of the seal with a
> foaming window cleaner (not the liquid type) which usually comes in
> aerosol form. Very gently, start pulling one end of the cord (have
> someone hold the other end for you) at right angles to the windshield.
> This should pull the 'folded over' portion of the seal out. Take your
> time and have patience.
>
> Hope this helps
>
> Preston
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