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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